Dave Trotter for Moraga Town Council
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DAVE TROTTER for MORAGA TOWN COUNCIL


As Mayor and Councilmember, I will continue to:
LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT
Mayor (2009) and Councilmember (2006-present)
Record of effective leadership and community service
Proven commitment to community values
Listens to and considers views of all Moragans
Shape and Implement the Approved Moraga Center Specific Plan
Revitalize our two commercial areas and work to create new energy in the heart of Moraga
Provide pedestrian-friendly residential and senior housing around our shopping centers
Support locally-owned and operated businesses and the Moraga Chamber of Commerce
Complete and implement the Rheem Park Specific Plan

Uphold the General Plan and Voter-Approved Moraga Open Space Ordinance
Enforce the General Plan’s directive to “Protect ridgelines from development”
Oppose ridgeline homes in the proposed Rancho Laguna II project
Steer development away from open space and ridgelines to comply with the
Town’s General Plan and ordinances

Exercise Fiscal Discipline
Insist on and adopt balanced Town budgets
As Mayor, I reduced General Fund spending by $1 million in 2009 while maintaining
essential Town staffing and services
Pursue pension reform

Develop Solutions for Maintaining Essential Town Infrastructure
I appointed and served on the Moraga Revenue Enhancement Committee in 2009
I will implement the Committee’s roadmap for future financing and repair of Town roads and storm drains

Enhance Recreational Opportunities for All Moragans
Worked with the Moraga School District and sports groups to improve playing fields
Approved use of Town’s Measure WW funds to upgrade Camino Pablo fields
Open up the Hacienda de las Flores to greater public use
Plan for community gym and other needed facilities
Build closer ties with St. Mary’s College

BACKGROUND AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Moraga Town Council, Mayor (2009) and Councilmember (2006-present)
- Contra Costa Mayors’ Conference, Vice Chair (2010)
- Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority, Director (2008-present)
- Moraga Revenue Enhancement Committee, Member (2009)
- Moraga Planning Commission, Chair (1994-1996) and Member (1991-1998)
- Moraga Historical Society, President and Director (1996-2002)
- Moraga Park and Recreation Foundation, Director (2003-2005)
- LMYA and CYO Basketball and Soccer Coach (1994-2005)
- Strong Supporter of Moraga’s schools and Moraga Education Foundation (1991-present)
- Graduate of Occidental College and Stanford Law School
- Attorney, Bowles & Verna LLP
- 22-year resident of Moraga
ENDORSEMENTS INCLUDE:
Phil and Gretchen Arth
Marty Aufhauser
Trish Bare and Gordon Erspamer
Connie Barnard
Scott Bowhay
George and Gail Bjornsen
Jan and Mary Lou Blumer
Linda and Gary Borrelli
Bob Bratton
Tom and Mary Beth Breslin
Larry and Barbara Briggs
Phil and Ann Brooks
Lisa Brown
Dick Callahan
Karen and Steve Chin
Frank and Nancy Comprelli
Tom and Laurie Constable
Sarah Cory
Graig Crossley
Harry Crouch
Serina and Tim Culleton
Suzanne D'Arcy
Christina and Dante DaRodda
Rob and Joan Davies
Mohinder Datta
Coral and Margaret DePriester
Bob and Jane Ellerbeck
Joan and Larry Evans
Carol Franklin
Miles and Elaine Frazel
Heather Gevertz
Bob Giomi
Cherie Grant
Carol Haag
George and Judy Helder
Richard Immel
Bess Inzeo
Suzanne Jones
Cathy Kathan
Robert Kennedy
Kirpal Khanna
Christine and Matt Kuckuk
Jon and Meagan Leuteneker
Cheng and Cathy Liao
Pat and Don Lopker
Dexter Louie
Ron Louis
Rob Lucacher
Ed and Carole Lucas
Lad and Leslie Lynch
Charles MacNulty
Ravi and Yvonne Mallela
Elsie Mastick
David and Marianne McKay
Bob and Robin Merritt
Jerry Meyer
Lee and Lois Nelson
Devin and Linda O’Brien
Dick and Candace Olsen
Teresa Onoda
Roos Pal and P.J. Singh
Morgan and Phyllis Parrill
LaVerne Peralta
Cristina and Kevin Polk
Jon Ranstrom
Karen Reed
Bill and Margaret Rees
Dan and Nilda Rego
Matt and Christine Rei
Gwen and Don Reinke
Pat and George Renworth
Bob Reynolds
Carol and Glenn Robak
Luis Salvago-Toledo
Gary and Janet Sanders
Fred and Marla Schroeder
Jeff Shields
Al and Marilyn Simonsen
Susan Skilton
Karen and Tad Slocum
Dan and Anne Smith
Vel and Bill Snider
Dick Socolich
Renata Sos and Judy Miles
Frank and Shelby Sperling
Susan and Sam Sperry
Ben Spiteri
Malcolm and Casey Sproul
Larry and Carol Tessler
John and Carol Tomei
Eugene Tomine and Sharron Sue
Carmen Turre
Bill and Kimberly Vaughn
Tracy Vesely
Dale Walwark
Fred and Joan Weil
Phyllis Wells
Lily Wescott
Tom and Carolyn Westoff
Bruce Whitley
Mike and Julie Wirth
Caroline and David Wood
Dan and Julie Wood
Shivaun and Jim Wraith
Ching and Kathy Wu
Kelley Yanes
Kathy Zuber

Endorsed by the Sierra Club for his commitment to open space protection and Moraga's quality of life.
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