Alameda has made tremendous progress over the last four years in protecting public safety services during a rough economy, supporting public schools and preserving our open spaces. Next to raising a family, giving back to Alameda has been one of Jim’s top priorities. Jim is running for city council to keep Alameda’s streets safe, partner […]

Ken has had a very diverse career with the police department working as a Patrol Officer, various investigative positions, a Crisis Negotiator and is currently assigned to the Traffic Unit as the Traffic Investigator. He worked as a member of the county’s Forensic Mental Health Team, which was a coalition of multiple county agencies, nonprofit […]

Tim Grayson has been a Concord resident since 2001 and was elected to serve on the Concord City Council in 2010, and re-elected in 2014. He served as Vice Mayor in 2013, Chair and Vice‐Chair of the Local Reuse Authority, and Redevelopment Chair and Vice‐Chair. Grayson has been a general contractor since 1999, currently serves […]

Lena wants to take the leadership experience that she has gained while serving as an elected official on the Alameda City Council and the Alameda Health Care District Board and apply it to BART as a Director.  She can offer her skills and background in balancing budgets during tough times, facilitating collaboration between management and […]

Eve Phillips was elected to the Orinda City Council in November 2014.  Eve also serves as CEO of Empower Interactive, Inc., a digital health company dedicated to improving access to high-quality, measurable behavioral healthcare for those in need.  She volunteers with the Miramonte Cycling Team and is a graduate of Stanford, MIT and Miramonte.

Mayor Schroder graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a B.S. from the Haas School of Business.  After graduation he moved to Chicago and worked for the Home Insurance Company in the Commercial Casualty Underwriting Training Program.  After 1 ½ years he moved back to Walnut Creek and went to work in the family insurance […]

Laureen Turner was elected to the Livermore City Council in November 2011. Prior to serving on the City Council, Laureen was active in the Livermore community, serving on the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Board of Directors. Councilmember Turner holds a Masters Degree in Nursing Education, a Masters Degree in Organizational Management and is […]

A city that has endured its share of racial tension in recent years reached a political milestone this week: the swearing-in of the first black mayor in Antioch’s 162-year history. The significance of Wade Harper’s elevation to the city’s top elected post is also reflected in his position as a career police officer who ran […]

Robert Storer has served as Danville Town Councilmember/Mayor and looks forward to helping preserve our small town atmosphere. Protecting quality of life, small town character, open space, historical treasures, Veterans, seniors, and children is his personal goal. Robert will continue to work with and build upon our relationship with the San Ramon Valley School District […]

In 1978, at the age of 7 years old, Kathy Meuy Seng Chao Rothberg, emigrated with her family as Vietnam War political refugees to the Bay Area. She now serves as Mayor of San Pablo City (www.ci.san-pablo.ca.us). At a very young age, Mayor Chao Rothberg learned the importance of resourcefulness, family and community, the value […]