DAVE TROTTER for MORAGA TOWN COUNCIL |
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Protect open space lands and Moraga’s magnificent ridgelines from development
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- 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 |
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Uphold the General Plan and Voter-Approved Moraga Open Space Ordinance
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- 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 |
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Exercise Fiscal Discipline
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- 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 |
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Develop Solutions for Maintaining Essential Town Infrastructure
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- 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 |
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Enhance Recreational Opportunities for All Moragans
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- 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 |
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BACKGROUND AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
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| - 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 |
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ENDORSEMENTS INCLUDE:
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