- Occupation: Councilmember/Retired Educator
 - Encinitas resident 38 years; Retired from 27 years at UCSD; UCSD Employee of the Year 1993-94
 - United Way Community Hero Award in 2000
 - Hands of Compassion Award in 2006
 - League of California Cities, Environmental Quality Policy Committee
 - Board Member, Local Government Commission, working to build sustainable communities
 - Founding Board Member, Spay-Neuter Action Project (SNAP)
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Strong Fiscal Health
 - Open, transparent, collaborative, responsive government
 - Preserve irreplaceable coastal and inland habitats
  
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- County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price
 - Sierra Club
 - League of Conservation Voters
  
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- Preserve the unique charm and character of our five communities
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Five unique communities, beautiful beaches, incredible parks and trails.  I pledge to work on your behalf to preserve and enhance our beautiful city and the high quality of life we deserve.
 - Protect our Quality of Life
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Environmental quality and economic vitality go hand in hand.
 - "Of the People, By the People, For the People"
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The success of our City depends on transparency of local government, full citizen participation in decision making, and fiscal prudence and accountability.
  
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