Steve lists numerous civic achievements and awards associated with his public service leadership
TRANSPORTATION LEADER
- Chaired Marin's transportation agency for 13 YEARS
- Led 2 successful funding campaigns that provide $22M/ yr
- Captured $78M in bridge tolls for Twin Cities & SMART train
- Prevented Caltrans from closing Madera Avenue
- Led completion of carpool lanes from Novato to Corte Madera
- Saved local bus service after Golden Gate cut back 35%
- Established 1st regular bus service serving West Marin
- Introduced the Muir Woods Shuttle
- Re-building Sir Francis Drake through West Marin
- Founding Chair- Bay Area Electric Vehicle Strategic Council
SUSTAINABILITY ADVOCATE
- Eliminated over 800 lots on sensitive West Marin lands
- Helped Marin Agricultural Land Trust protect 45,000 acres
- Greatly expanded renewable energy in Marin
- Helped pass Marin County's plastic bag ban
- Organized award-winning Salmon restoration program
- Permanently protected Lawsons Landing sand dunes and wetlands
- Replaced failing septic systems on east shore of Tomales Bay
- Established County permit-free gray water program
- Re-directed green waste into 3 new composting sites
- Passed ordinance limiting vineyard expansion
- Expanded County open space lands and trails
- Currently serving on the California Coastal Commission
ECONOMIC INNOVATOR
- Led successful efforts to keep Marin General Hospital open
- Pushed MMWD to secure a reliable water supply and more conservation
- Created a public-private economic development program
- Established countywide emergency communication network
- Approved a new Emergency Operations Center
- Greatly expanded organic farms and farmers markets
- Supported new farm and curriculum at COM`s Indian valley campus
- Started Green business certification program
BICYCLE CHAMPION
- Funded nationally recognized Safe Routes to School program
- Succeeded in getting $25M in federal funds for biking and walking
- Led efforts to re-open Cal Park tunnel for biking and walking
- Succeeded in getting bike path along SMART train route
- 1 of 2 Californians recognized by national Rails to Trails Conservancy
FRIEND OF FAMILIES
- Secured funding for Senior Transportation programs
- Protected Alzheimer support program in Marin
- Expanded primary care health clinics in Novato and San Rafael
- Expanded preschool and child care programs through out Marin
- Established partnership insuring all Marin children get health care
- Created Community grant program that helps fund community centers
- First Five Commissioner for 13 years
- Addressing gaps in educational, housing, and job opportunities
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