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Eric L Reed
2,983 votes
21.4%
- Occupation: Father / Biotechnology Director
- Former Planning Commissioner, City of Belmont, 2008-2013
- AYSO Coach
- Belmont 4-H Project Leader
- MBA, Santa Clara University
- Associate Director, Genentech, Inc.
- Supervisorial District Lines Advisory Committee, Alternate
Priorities:
- Build an economically vibrant Belmont that maintains the City's character
- Reduce burdensome regulations on homeowners and businesses
- Make Belmont more family friendly by improving playing fields and recreational facilities and strengthening the City's relationships with its schools
Charles Stone
2,745 votes
19.7%
- Occupation: Father / Business Owner
- Attorney
- School-Force (Belmont-Redwood Shores Education Foundation) Endowment Chair
- B.A. in Political Science from UC San Diego with Minors in Law & Society and Psychology
- J.D. from Santa Clara University
Priorities:
- Encourage smart growth along the transit corridor.
- Foster a symbiotic relationship with our education partners.
- Encourage appropriate economic development.
Warren Lieberman
2,632 votes
18.9%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Ph.D., Operations Research, Yale University
- Former Mayor, City of Belmont
- Former Finance Commissioner, City of Belmont
- AYSO and Belmont/Redwood Shores Little League, Coach and Manager
- President, Consulting and Software Development Firm
Priorities:
- Enhancing Our Parks, Recreation Programs, and Open Spaces
- Economic Development
- Improved Infrastructure (e.g., Roads, Walkability of City)
Kristin Mercer
2,292 votes
16.4%
- Occupation: Belmont Planning Commissioner 2006 to present
- Led Belmont High Speed Rail Task Force
- Authored Village General Plan Element
- Belmont 4-H community & project leader, 9 years
- Public school volunteer & PTA organizer, 9 years
- Masters in Business Management
- Technical Writer, former Retail Operations Executive
Priorities:
- Revitalize commercial districts to provide jobs, grow property values, and generate revenues, while enhancing Belmont's small-town character.
- Address street maintenance and traffic problems with a long-range funding plan, and encourage bikes, pedestrians, and public transit.
- Develop public-private partnerships to fund sports fields, preserve open spaces, and strengthen City-School relationships.
Gladwyn d'Souza
1,909 votes
13.7%
- Occupation: Engineer / Nonprofit Director
- Director, Green Youth Alliance
- Planning Commissioner, Belmont
- Engineer Atmel Semiconductor 25 years
- Trails Master Plan task force, County of San Mateo
- Downtown Access Plan, City of San Jose
- Green Building Task Force, County of San Mateo
Priorities:
- Manage the budget to continue keeping our police
- Provide incentives for school children to use buses on Ralston
- Create quality jobs with a busy downtown that invites people to gather, shop and work.
Michael C. Verdone
1,379 votes
9.9%
- Occupation: Businessman / Consultant
- UCSD BA Psychology
- Vice Chair Legislative Committee
- Belmont resident for 3 generations
Priorities:
- Promoting sustainable smart planning downtown and reduce overregulation that hurts job creation
- Fixing streets and reinvesting in Belmont's infrastructure
- Ensuring parks and fields are maintained and enjoyed through collaboration with public and private schools
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