Candidate profiles Candidate profiles (September 13, 2002)

Bill Eastman Mayor

Age: 61 Neighborhood of residence: Old Towne Number of years living in Pleasanton: 21 E-mail: billeastman4mayor@hotmail.com Web site: www.eastmanformayor.com Education: Masters degree in public administration, USC; BS in public management at Pepperdine University Occupation: Retired Pleasanton police chief Spouse: DiAnn, 38 years Children: Jennifer and Erica; seven grandchildren Affiliations/organizations: Gov. Wilson's Transition Council; two appointments to California State Athletic Commission, elected five times as chairman; appointed to Board of Governors, State Bar Association; former president, California Police Chiefs Association; Chairman of Committee to Defeat Rose Bird, et al; President Alameda County Police Chiefs Association; Governor's Law Enforcement Advisory Committee; Governor's Policy Council on Drug & Alcohol Abuse Relevant Experience: Police Chief 1981-2000 with very low crime through growth and after; implemented D.A.R.E. program in 1980s; major role in improved traffic safety; expanded crime prevention effectiveness; elevated levels of education and training; enhanced animal services; insisted on fiscal responsibility; computerized all department operations; increased citizen-police interaction; canine & SWAT programs; Neighborhood & Business Watch Programs; Pleasanton schools truancy program; Bad Check Collection Program; Neighborhood Conflict Resolution Efforts; 100% Detective Follow-up with Victims; Instituted Chaplains Program; District Chairman Boy Scouts of America; Board of Directors - The Center; Advisory Board- P.P.I.E.; first police department to voluntarily drug test; chaired city's Strategic Plan Committee; developed layout for Operations Service Center Key issues: Public safety, traffic, housing decisions, cost efficiency in government, business vitality, education, parks
Tom Pico Mayor

Age: 58 Neighborhood of residence: Pleasanton Heights/Downtown Number of years living in Pleasanton: 19 E-mail: tompico@yahoo.com Web site: www.PicoForMayor.com Education: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Golden Gate University; Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from San Francisco State Occupation: Self employed Certified Public Accountant. Tom has held financial management positions as VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer. He is a former US. Army Finance and Accounting Officer, worked on congressional investigations for the U.S. General Accounting Office, and was an audit supervisor with Deloitte & Touche. Spouse: Karen Pico, executive director of a nonprofit child abuse prevention agency Children: Four married adult children; one grandchild Affiliations/organizations: Founding member of the Pleasanton Youth Collaborative; Antioch Chamber of Commerce Director and Treasurer; Jaycee President; a founder of the Antioch Meals on Wheels program; founding Director and Treasurer of the Delta Memorial Hospital Foundation; and active in scouting, youth, sport, and senior citizen activities. He is proud to have received the Pleasanton Mayor's Award, the Key to Hacienda Business Park from the Property Owner's Association, Long Term Friendship Award from the Silicon Valley Chinese American Computer Association, "Favorite Public Official" (Pleasanton Weekly's 2001 poll), Army Commendation Medal, Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, Tom Milan Award from the Boy Scouts, and the Greenbelt Star Award from the Greenbelt Alliance. Relevant Experience: Pleasanton's Mayor for past two years; City Council City member from December 1992 until elected Mayor in November 2000. President of the Alameda County Conference of Mayor's, Chair of the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Local Government Commission, Alameda County Local Agency Formation Commission, Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Agency (WHEELS), Livermore-Amador Valley Wastewater Authority, and as Pleasanton's liaison to the City of Livermore, Dublin San Ramon Services District and Zone 7 Water District. Tom also serves as a member of the I-680 Sunol Grade Policy Steering Committee, the I-580 Corridor BART-Transit Policy Advisory Committee, and Pleasanton's Audit Committee; Pleasanton representative on the Tri-Valley Transportation Council, Tri-Valley Affordable Housing Committee, Alameda County Waste Management Authority, Altamont Pass Rail Advisory Coalition, Altamont Interregional Corridor Study Committee, South Livermore Valley Land Trust Steering Committee, and as liaison to the East Bay Regional Park District, the Pleasanton Unified School District, Pleasanton Economic Vitality Committee, and the City of Dublin. Key issues: Cut-through traffic, water and air quality, and affordable housing remain concerns we all share. Working with other Tri-Valley mayors, school districts and business groups, I will fight fiercely to protect the interests and security of all residents. Major projects to be addressed in the next two years include master planning for the Bernal Park, building the Happy Valley Golf Course and realigned Vineyard Avenue, planning for expansion of our Civic Center and Library, and conversion of the downtown fire station into a civic arts center. I support Measure V, the Bernal Property Initiative to limit future housing on the Bernal Property owned by the City, guaranteeing that all uses accessible to the public. Solving our traffic problems will require creativity and a lot more money than is currently available. I oppose the Las Positas Interchange and the extension of Stoneridge Drive to Interstate 580/El Charro Road because we need to find ways to reduce cut-through traffic rather than encourage it.
Steve Brozosky City Council

Age: 41 Neighborhood of residence: Vineyard Corridor Number of years living in Pleasanton: 20 E-mail: steve@brozosky.com Web site: www.brozosky.com Occupation: Independent Software Developer Spouse: Annie Brozosky, office manager for Livermore company; Recreation Program Assistant at Pleasanton Senior Center Children: Robin, 15; Richelle, 9 Affiliations/organizations: 4-H club leader, Vintage Hills SPO, Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council, Former Pleasanton Rage Soccer Coach, Pleasanton Field of Dreams: Committee for Measure V, Endorsed by Mayor Tom Pico Relevant Experience: Co-author Measure V - Bernal Property Initiative; member Bernal Property Task Force; member Park & Recreation Commission; participated in development of Vineyard Corridor Specific Plan; member of Executive Team of a public company later purchased by PeopleSoft; volunteer instructor of Vintage Hills Elementary Robotics Program, volunteer at Ridge View Commons & Senior Center; member of Alameda County 4-H Leaders Council Key issues: Traffic (cut-through and traffic signal synchronization); removing West Las Positas Interchange from General Plan; ensuring development brings exceptional amenities as we approach build-out; implementation of Bernal Property public facilities and lighted sports fields; working on regional solutions to senior and human service needs; building Cultural Art Facilities & Programs; continuing to enhance our exceptional Downtown; implementing Youth Master Plan; being fiscally responsible, especially with slow economy
Jennifer Hosterman City Council

Age: 46 Neighborhood of residence: Vintage Hills Number of years living in Pleasanton: 16 E-mail: jenniferhosterman@attbi.com Web site: www.electjenniferhosterman.com Education: BS University of San Francisco; in second year at John F. Kennedy University School of Law Occupation: Downtown business owner Spouse: J. Michael Hosterman Children: Heather, 21; Sarah, 19; Megan, 15 Affiliations/organizations: Member Energy Advisory Group Relevant Experience: Long-time activist in community service; Girl Scout Leader; PGA Soccer coach; Chair Site Councils, both elementary and high schools; Task Force on High School Size; member Bernal Task Force; Measure I; Chair Bernal Task Force; member Energy Advisory Group Key issues: Growth, traffic, affordable housing, health of Arroyo del Valle, water quality/availability, air pollution, solving long-term energy issues, and generally quality of life and preservation of Pleasanton's future.
Cindy McGovern City Council

Age: 55 Neighborhood of residence: Foothill Road Number of years living in Pleasanton: 29 years E-mail: electcindymcgovern@hotmail.com Web site: www.electcindymcgovern.com/index.htm Education: Registered Nurse, graduate of Thomas Jefferson University School of Nursing. Additional course work taken at University of Miami, Florida, Chabot College and Cal State Hayward. Occupation: School Board Trustee and community volunteer Spouse: Ed McGovern, married 33 years Children: Two adult children Affiliations/organizations: Member Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees; California School Board Association and the Alameda County School Board Association; serve on the Tri-Valley Special Education Board; City of Pleasanton/School District Liaison Committee, and District Strategic Plan committees. Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation Board of Director since 1992. Relevant Experience: Appointed to the School Board in 1993. Elected to the School Board in 1995 and 1999. Elected School Board President for two consecutive years. Elected as regional delegate to California School Board Association for 4 years. Representative to City/District Liaison Committee since 1996; worked for joint emergency plans, adoption and implementation of the Youth Master Plan, adoption of Community of Character standards, middle and high school Resource Officers, a Rides to School program and free bus passes for middle school students. On citizen campaigns to protect ridgeland open space, funding for library construction, safety locks on hand guns, against the injection of treated sewage into the ground water basin and to purchase the Bernal Property for Pleasanton residents. Co-chaired the Pleasanton Youth Master Plan Committee; graduate of Leadership Pleasanton. Key issues: First and foremost is freeway congestion and cut-through traffic. Cooperative regional and state solutions must be identified, funded and completed. Second, affordable and senior housing will continue to be a priority. I have introduced the concept of a community generated Senior/Elder Master Plan to make recommendations on housing, job opportunities, programs and services. Third, Pleasanton will continue working to provide adequate flood control, water quality and supply, and to preserve open space. Finally, our General Plan was adopted in 1996 and it is now out of date. The state requires general plans to be updated every five years. The 1996 General Plan did not include a comprehensive land use or traffic circulation plan for the east side of Pleasanton. An updated General Plan needs to address the impacts of traffic and development in Dublin, Livermore and San Joaquin County.
Jerry Thorne City Council

Age: 58 Neighborhood of residence: Pleasanton Valley (Birdland) Number of years living in Pleasanton: 26 E-mail: jtthorne2002@yahoo.com Web site: www.geocities.com/jtthorne2002/index.html Education: BA in chemistry and zoology: University of Tennessee, certificate holder; Brookings Institute - interacting with Federal Government Occupation: Retired multi-function manager, Hewlett Packard and Agilent Technologies. Vocation: Environmental Engineering and Occupational Safety Engineering. Spouse: Sandra R. Thorne Children:Keri Elizabeth Thorne Affiliations/organizations: Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Commission since 1995. American Society of Safety Engineers; American Industrial Hygiene Association; Past Board of Directors San Jose/Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce; past president Pleasanton Seahawks; past member Environmental Committee of California Manufacturers Association. Past member Environmental Committee of American Electronics Association. Relevant Experience: 26 years as multi-function manager with Fortune 500 corporation. Parks and Recreation Commission since 1995. Commission leadership for Bernal Community Park, Alviso Adobe, Amador Park, Fairlands Park. Legislative experience at state level reviewing and developing environmental legislation. U. S. Army Corps. Key issues: Traffic: Must solve problems on a communitywide basis and not on a neighborhood by neighborhood, which has resulted in over burdening some neighborhoods while protecting others. Housing: Must provide additional affordable senior housing, including on a small portion of the city-owned land on the Bernal Property. Additional workforce housing is also essential. Arts: Must provide an appropriate balance between sports, recreational activities, etc., and the cultural arts. Trails: Must complete Master Plan. Environmental: Must apply professional approach to solving environmental problems, not social activism.

Bob Wright City Council

Age: 59 Neighborhood of residence: Country Faire at Valley & Hopyard Number of years living in Pleasanton: 31 E-mail: thewrightvote@aol.com Education: BS Biological Sciences, Chico State Occupation: Retired Electrical Construction Superintendent Spouse: Marilyn J. Wright, 36 years Children: Laura, 34; Stephan, 32; Michael, 26 Affiliations/organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers I.B.E.W. Local 595; PGSA, BUSC, PNLL, Girls Softball Association, Amador Booster Band, De La Salle Booster Board Relevant Experience: Human Services Commission, Parks and Rec Commission, Design Review Board, S.F. Water District Property Citizens Committee, Bernal Property Vision Statement/Land Use Committee, Bernal Property Land Use Task Force; Pleasanton Planning Commission (eight years), General Plan Review Committee Key Issues: Local and regional traffic, continued economic vitality, Pleasanton's build-out future, affordability in senior and workforce housing