Leadership

Marin Values. Local Experience. Democratic Leadership. Proven Results.

Recent Speaking Engagements and Discussions

• Marin Conservation League’s Land Use, Transportation and Water committee meeting – Sept. 6, 2023 (Intro: 3:10 and Presenting: 11:22, 20:15, Questions 40:15)

Local Leadership Positions

For newcomers to San Anselmo, or as a reminder to longtime residents, less than a decade ago historic and quaint downtown San Anselmo was in disarray. A number of longtime and beloved restaurants had closed and many of the storefronts were empty and had been for sometime. I had drive and passion and some ideas and wanted to bring the success I had in the private sector to the public realm and so I joined the Economic Development Commission. That allowed me to better understand how local government works, but I realized that the EDC had limited power and so that led me to run for Town Council. Since I first took office, San Anselmo has become a thriving town with a vibrant and engaged merchant group, weekend closed streets with entertainment, parklets and a sense of community that is very real and tangible.

• San Anselmo Town Council: Elected 2017, Re-elected 2020, Mayor 2020-2021
• Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM): Chairman of the Board January 2023-present, Commissioner 2018-present, Member of the EV (Electric Vehicle) Adhoc, Safe Routes to Schools and State Route 37 Policy Committees
• Marin Transit: President of the Board of Directors – present, Vice President 2023, Director since January 2020
• Marin Council of Mayors and Council Members (MCCMC): President June 2022-June 2023, Vice-President June 2021-June 2022
• MCCMC Economic Recovery Committee: Focused on supporting local businesses and improving Marin’s post-pandemic economic climate
• Marin Economic Recovery Taskforce: Steering Committee Member (Rapidly put a process in place and eased the way for employers and other aspects of the community to reopen in Marin County; CLICK HERE for News Release)
• Marin Economic Recovery Symposium Series: Co-host with Kate Colin Mayor of San Rafael (CLICK HERE to read more and view video recordings)
• Marin County Economic Vitality Strategic Plan: Project Steering Committee Member