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— October 9, 2016 MidPeninsula Media Center
Commissioner — San Mateo County Harbor District
2 Year Term
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Ed Larenas
Scientist/Biologist: Led mulitdiciplinary...
Top 3 Priorities
- Improve the water quality of both Harbors and continue...
- Protect the Princeton Shoreline and Surfers Beach...
- Ensure that Oyster Point Development Projects take...
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Tom Mattusch President San Mateo County Harbor DistrictState Senator Jerry HillSan Mateo Daily Journal: Larenas has a wide breadth of experience...that would complement the board.Sierra Club Loma Prieta ChapterSan Mateo County Democratic Central CommitteeSan Mateo Daily JournalHalf Moon Bay ReviewLisa Ketchum Midcoast Community Council (for ID only)Neil Merrilees, Commissioner San Mateo County Parks (for ID only)Dave Olson Midcoast Community CouncilHarbor Commissioner Sabrina BrennanSupervisor Don HorsleySenator Jerry HillLennie Roberts Legislative advocate, Committee for Green Foothills (for ID only)John LynchKris LiangApril Vargas
Brian Rogers
Business Owner/Licensed Captain/community...
Top 3 Priorities
- I will work to control the constant drain on the finances...
- I believe that both marinas are incredible assets...
- I want them to focus on the badly needed maintenance...
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San Mateo Labor CouncilFormer Harbor Commissioner Will HolsingerNORTH PENINSULA DEMOCRATIC CLUBSan Bruno City Councilmember Ken IbarraHarbor Commissioner Robert BernardoHarbor Commissioner Virginia Chang KiralyFormer Harbor Commissioner Jim Tucker
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Biologist / Coastal Advocate
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Improve the water quality of both Harbors and continue improvements of both the Coastal and Bay Trails.
- Protect the Princeton Shoreline and Surfers Beach using sand replenishment and minimal or no armoring.
- Ensure that Oyster Point Development Projects take sea level rise into account and protect environmental quality and public access.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Scientist/Biologist: Led mulitdiciplinary multinational team on development of biofuels.
Scientist Project leader, DuPont Industrial Biosciences (1989–2016)
Community Activities
Chair of the San Mateo Chapter, Surfrider Foundation (2001–current)
Advocacy Committee Chair, Committee for Green Foothills (2010–current)
Advisory Board, Coastside Land Trust (2014–current)
Biography
Who supports this candidate?
Featured Endorsements
- Tom Mattusch President San Mateo County Harbor District
- State Senator Jerry Hill
- San Mateo Daily Journal: Larenas has a wide breadth of experience...that would complement the board.
Organizations (4)
- Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter
- San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee
- San Mateo Daily Journal
- Half Moon Bay Review
Elected Officials (6)
- Lisa Ketchum Midcoast Community Council (for ID only)
- Neil Merrilees, Commissioner San Mateo County Parks (for ID only)
- Dave Olson Midcoast Community Council
- Harbor Commissioner Sabrina Brennan
- Supervisor Don Horsley
- Senator Jerry Hill
Individuals (5)
- Lennie Roberts Legislative advocate, Committee for Green Foothills (for ID only)
- John Lynch
- John Lynch
- Kris Liang
- April Vargas
Candidate Contact Info
Tech Business Owner
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My Top 3 Priorities
- I will work to control the constant drain on the finances of the district due to legal fees and settlements for the bad behavior of one.
- I believe that both marinas are incredible assets to the community, and the neglect must come to an end.
- I want them to focus on the badly needed maintenance and upgrades that both marinas are desperately in need of.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Business Owner/Licensed Captain/community Volunteer
Biography
I created my company in 1999. I sell, install, and support a retail point of sale software for small to medium size retailers and wholesale companies. I help clients make better business decisions through the use of technology, and better information.
Skill Highlights
Small business development Training clients
Project management Trouble shooting issues that come up
Leadership/ communication skills
Professional Experience
Restaurant management from 1985 through 1998 for three different companies in Seattle
Community groups
San Bruno Lions, I was the president of our club 2014-2015
South San Francisco Elks, I am a Trustee
San Rafael Yacht Club and Metropolital Yacht Club
Who supports this candidate?
Featured Endorsements
- San Mateo Labor Council
- Former Harbor Commissioner Will Holsinger
Organizations (1)
- NORTH PENINSULA DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Elected Officials (3)
- San Bruno City Councilmember Ken Ibarra
- Harbor Commissioner Robert Bernardo
- Harbor Commissioner Virginia Chang Kiraly
Individuals (1)
- Former Harbor Commissioner Jim Tucker
Candidate Contact Info
Email brian@bjrservices.net
Brandon Kwan
Marine Consultant / Ecologist
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