Candidate Statement of Qualifications
I, TOM BATES, hereby declare that I am a candidate for an elective office in the City of Berkeley, and make the following statement:
1. That my name is Tom Bates
2. The office for which I am a candidate is Mayor
3. That my residence is [Contact City Clerk]
4. The place of my birth is San Diego, California
5. My present occupation is Mayor of Berkeley
6. I have held the following public offices: Supervisor Alameda County (1972-1976); Member, California State Legislature (1976-1996); Mayor, City of Berkeley (2006-present); Director, Bay Conservation and Development Commission, (2003-present); Member, Bay Area Air Quality Management District (2006-present); Commissioner, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, (2006-present); Chair, Joint Policy Committee (2010-present), Chair, East Bay Green Corridor (2007-present); Member, Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority Governing Board (2004-2006); President, Alameda County Conference of Mayors (2005-2006)
7. Record of community service: Co-founded East Bay Green Corridor, East Bay Shoreline Park, Regional Sports Complex, Berkeley City College, Ed Roberts Campus, David Brower Center, YMCA Teen Center, CIL
8. I am a taxpayer in the City of Berkeley.
9. As your Mayor, I’m proud of what we have accomplished together. Even in these challenging times, Berkeley has balanced ten straight budgets, maintained the highest bond rating for any city our size, and maintained and expanded programs for homeless people and for youth. Our Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions was recognized by the UN as "the best plan in North America". Our “2020 Vision” education partnership with the school district and community groups to end the achievement gap and health disparities is making great progress. We have built over 300 low income and 1200 affordable housing units, and improved conditions in our business districts and in the Downtown. The City’s major crime rate is at a 20 year low. To develop additional employment opportunities in Berkeley, I’m working to facilitate start-up incubators and increase flexible zoning to allow the small businesses that begin in Berkeley to expand in Berkeley. I'm running for re-election because I'm excited about our progress and our potential. I’m endorsed by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the Sierra Club, seven City Council members and four members of the School Board. I would be honored to have your support and your vote. For more information; www.tombates.org
10. I refer to the following residents of the City of Berkeley:
Sylvia McLaughlin, Co-Founder Save the Bay
Robert B. Reich, Chancellor's Professor, U. Cal. Berkeley
Weldon Rucker, Former City Manager
Nicky González-Yuen, Trustee, Peralta Colleges Bd
Alice Waters, Restauranteur
Andy Katz, Director, East Bay Municipal Utility District
Jan Garrett, Disability Rights Activist
Josh Kornbluth, Monologuist
Karen Hemphill, Berkeley School Board Director
Shahryar Abbasi, ASUC External Affairs Vice President
Ying Lee, Retired Congressional Aide
Barry Fike, Former President Berkeley Federation of Teachers, (Current BUSD Teacher)
Malcolm Burnstein, Elected Member, KPFA Local Station Board
Wise E. Allan, Former Chancellor Berkeley City College
Susan Medak, Managing Director, Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Beatriz Leyva-Cutler, Berkeley School Board Director
Susan Duhan Felix, artist
Ces Rosales, Northern CA Vice Chair, CA Democratic Party Women’s Caucus
Nancy Skinner, Assemblymember
Loni Hancock, State Senator, District 9
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