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Paul Da Silva

Retired College of Marin Professor

Top 3 Priorities

Educational Excellence
Enhanced Equity
Environmental Enlightenment

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Stephanie A. O'Brien

Business Owner/Professional Services...

Top 3 Priorities

Increase the college's actions relative to the climate...
Provide leadership stability as we face a challenging...
Continue to protect taxpayer's investments in higher...

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Philip J. Kranenburg

Incumbent and Certified Public Accountant

Top 3 Priorities

Maintaining a Strong Fiscal Profile
Environmental Stewardship and Indian Valley Campus...
Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and supporting Our At-Risk...

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Eva Long

CEO, Educator, Gerontologist/Medical...

Top 3 Priorities

Guiding our College through the COVID-19 crisis, with...
Innovative programs for students and adult populations,...
Earnestly addressing racial and diversity issues...

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Stuart Tanenberg

Business Owner, CEO

Top 3 Priorities

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY - I WILL PROVIDE BOND MANAGEMENT...
NSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE / STUDENT SUCCESS - I WILL...
COMMUNITY RESPONSIVESS - INFORM THE PUBLIC OF THE...

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Robbie Powelson

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Paul Da Silva

Retired Biology Professor

76,526 votes (21.34%)Winning

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My Top 3 Priorities

Educational Excellence
Enhanced Equity
Environmental Enlightenment

Experience

Profession:Retired College of Marin Professor

Professor, College of Marin (1997–2020)

President, Pacific Coast Entomological Society — Elected position (2018–2019)

Education

University of California, Berkeley — PhD, Entomology (1994)

UC Berkeley — M.S., Resource Management (1982)

UC berkeley — B.A., Biology (Ecology) (1979)

Who supports this candidate?

Featured Endorsements

College of Marin Student Honor Society
Marin County Green Party
Marin County Democratic Party

Organizations (2)

Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers
United Professors of Marin

Candidate Contact Info

Website: pauldasilvaforCOM.org

Email - pdasilvamarin@sonic.net

Stephanie A. O'Brien

Incumbent

70,782 votes (19.74%)Winning

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My Top 3 Priorities

Increase the college's actions relative to the climate crisis
Provide leadership stability as we face a challenging financial future
Continue to protect taxpayer's investments in higher education while supporting student success

Candidate Contact Info

Email - sobrien10@marin.edu

Philip J. Kranenburg

Incumbent

63,651 votes (17.75%)Winning

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My Top 3 Priorities

Maintaining a Strong Fiscal Profile
Environmental Stewardship and Indian Valley Campus Utilization
Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and supporting Our At-Risk Community Members

Experience

Profession:Incumbent and Certified Public Accountant

Partner, Kranenburg Certified Public Accountants (2002–current)

Member, California Secretary of Education's Schools of the Future Committee — Appointed position (2011–2012)

Vice Chairman, Marin County Economic Forum — Appointed position (2006–2009)

Chairman, Marin County Office of Education School District Organization — Elected position (2003–2006)

Vice Chairman, Central Marin Community Advisory Committee — Elected position (2003–2006)

Trustee, Miller Creek School District — Elected position (2001–2003)

Education

Stanford University — Certificate, Leadership for Sustainability (2019)

Environmental Forum of Marin — Certificate, Environment (2006)

California School Boards Association — Certificate, Masters in Governance (2003)

Stanford University — B.A. (1982)

Who supports this candidate?

Organizations (3)

California Democratic Party
North Bay Building & Construction Trades Council
North Bay Labor Council

Elected Officials (22)

Brad Honsberger, Miller Creek School District / Marin County School Boards Association President
Jack Gibson, Marin Municipal Water District, Division 1
Jennifer Rienks, Marin Healthcare District
Ann Sparkman, Marin Healthcare District
Carole Mills, DCCM, San Rafael, District One
Bob Casey, DCCM, Greenbrae, District Two
Marilyn Nemzer, Trustee, Marin County Board of Education
David Hellman, Trustee, Marin County Board of Education
Damon Connolly, Marin County Board of Supervisors, District 1
Katie Rice, Marin County Board of Supervisors, District 2
Stephanie Moulton-Peters, Marin County Board of Supervisors - Elect, District 3
Dennis Rodoni, Marin County Board of Supervisors, District 4
Shelly Scott, Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk
Gary Phillips, Mayor, City of San Rafael
Denise Athas, Mayor, City of Novato
Elizabeth Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem, Town of Ross
Eli Beckman, Mayor, Corte Madera Town Council
Debbie Butler, President, Novato School District
Greg Knell, Trustee, San Rafael School District
Heather McPhail Sridharan, President, Kentfield School District
Steve Burdo, Councilmember, Town of San Anselmo
Richard Sloan, Trustee, Lagunitas School District

Individuals (11)

Shawn Marshall, Former Mayor, City of Mill Valley
Dennis Fisco, Former Mayor, City of Mill Valley
Paula Freschi Kamena, Marin County District Attorney (Ret.)
Jeff Slavitz, Former Councilmember, Tiburon Town Council
Ann Peterson, Chair, Kentfield Planning Advisory Board
Margaret de Somma, Member, Marin Community College District Bond Oversight Committee
Linda Novy, Environmental Leader
Julia Violich, Director, Marin Conservation League
Dr. Fernando Agudelo-Silva, College of Marin
Dr. George Rothbart, College of Marin
Gabby Hojilla, Former Student Trustee, College of Marin

Candidate Contact Info

Website: PhilKranenburg.com

Email - philkranenburg@gmail.com

Eva Long

Incumbent

63,005 votes (17.57%)Winning

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My Top 3 Priorities

Guiding our College through the COVID-19 crisis, with priority to health and safety; and safe-guarding students' direct instructional time.
Innovative programs for students and adult populations, without deficit spending.
Earnestly addressing racial and diversity issues as a District with results through a process that is transparent, balanced and inclusive with elements of reconciliation.

Experience

Profession:CEO, Educator, Gerontologist/Medical Researcher

Founder and President, Center for Longevity, Transition, and Renewal (1994–current)

President, Excellence Launch Associates (1994–current)

Founder and President, Ahlers and Long Associates (1994–current)

Education

San Francisco State University — Bachelor’s, Education (current)

Stanford University — Master’s, Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision (current)

San Francisco State University — Master’s, Art (current)

Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara — Doctorate, Educational Research (current)

Biography

Elected:

Ross Valley Sanitary Service District Board of Directors: 1996-1999
Marin County Democratic Central Committee 26 years from 1993 to January, 2020

Appointed:

Past Chairperson & Commissioner, three terms appointed by the State Board of Education, State of California Curriculum and Instructional Materials Commission, 1993-1997
1993- 2006 Dr. Long was nominated and selected by California State Department of Education under the authority of the California State Board of Education to conduct Certified Evaluations of under-performing Districts and schools mandated by law to improve.
For more than 12 years, Dr. Long worked closely with the responsibility of a management process toward significant higher student achievement in school reform. A time of some of the darkest years in student achievement in California education by Dr. Long’s “know how” and earning respect while instituting a training Program in turning around Districts and schools for higher achievement, and support of its community.
Marin County Workforce Investment Board: 1993-1998
Marin County Red Cross Board of Directors: 1998-2008
Marin Retired Teachers Association Board of Directors: 2012-2015
Kentfield Planning Advisory Council: 2010-2016
Stanford University Alumni Association Board of Directors: Marin County, and Sonoma Count (Partnership Liaison) 2012-2020
Past President of National Women’s Political Caucus, Marin Chapter: 1993-2010
Past President, & Member Marin Coalition 1993-2016
Marin County Asian American Alliance Board of Directors at Large Representative 1993-2016

Professional Memberships:

American Association of University Women Marin Chapter (Since 1993, and prior from graduation onward 1963 B.A., MA, Ph.D. to present).
College of Marin Emeritus College member.
College of Marin’s Emeritus College Club: Ethics & Morals Lectures From 1999 = onward to present. Also presented lectures on Medical Science Research, Living with Passion and Zest in Life/Work for the Emeritus Program

Regional Honors: Dr. Eva Long has dedicated more than 21 years of service to the Marin Community College District as a Trustee. She has been recognized for her civic work since 1999 commitment to our College and our Marin Community.

Community College League of California, Fulfilling Trust Award for Civic Service 1999-2021
Marin County Women’s Hall of Fame Award 2020-2021
National & Regional Honors:
Rockefeller Foundation Award 1977-1978
Ford Foundation Award 1977
Marcus Foster Community Award (Civic Rights Recognition) 1978
Fulbright Scholar Award 1998

Candidate Contact Info

Website: vote4evalong.com

Email - longeva@comcast.net

Stuart Tanenberg

Incumbent

59,575 votes (16.61%)

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My Top 3 Priorities

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY - I WILL PROVIDE BOND MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT, PROVIDE LONG TERM DEBT MANAGEMENT, AND ADHERENCE TO RESERVE POLICY
NSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE / STUDENT SUCCESS - I WILL FOCUS ON POSITIVE STUDENT OUTCOMES, PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND EVALUATION OF STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES, MONITOR TECHNOLOGY AND DISTANCE LEARNING
COMMUNITY RESPONSIVESS - INFORM THE PUBLIC OF THE BENEFITS OF OUR CAPITAL PROJECTS, THE VALUE OF COM AS A COMMUNITY ASSET, AND INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY IN THE DECISION MAKING PROCESSES

Experience

Profession:Business Owner, CEO

CEO, Beressi Custom Mfg. Co. (1986–current)

Trustee, Marin Community College District — Elected position (2014–current)

Committee Member, Past President, Marin County Committee on School District Organization — Appointed position (2002–current)

Commissioner, Tow of Corte Madera - Accessibility Advisory Commission, Past Chairman — Appointed position (2006–2010)

Trustee, Larkspur, Corte Madera School District — Elected position (1986–1990)

Council Member, Marin County Special Education Advisory Council, Past President — Appointed position (1980–1985)

Education

Dominican University of California — MBA, Business Administration / Strategic Leadership (2007)

San Jose State University — BS, Business Administration (1969)

Community Activities

Volunteer, Marin Medical Reserve Corps, MMRC – Training Officer, Operations/Logistics specialist (2008–current)

Director,Treasurer, Marin Medical reserve Corps Foundation (2010–current)

Committee Member, Past President, Marin county Committee on School District Organization (2002–current)

Larkspur CERT Division Supervisor, Central Marin CERT Steering Committee, Central Marin CERT (1991–current)

Who supports this candidate?

Featured Endorsements

Terena Mares Deputy Superintendent, Marin County Office of Education
Karen Crockett Former Trustee, Miller Creek School District

Organizations (3)

Marin County Democratic Party - DCCM
California Democratic Party
Marin Women's Political Action Committee - Recommended for Re-election

Elected Officials (15)

Damon Connolly Marin County Board of Supervisors
Robert K. Goldman Trustee, Marin County Board of Education
Brad Honsberger Trustee, Miller Creek School District
Debbie Butler Trustee, President Novato Unified School District
Marc Levine Assembly Member, CA State Assembly
Marilyn Nemzer Trustee, Marin County Board of Education
David Hellman Trustee, President, Marin County Board of Education
Katie Rice Marin County Board of Supervisors
Dennis Rondoni Marin County Board of Supervisors
Judy Arnold Marin County Board of Supervisors
Stephanie Moulton-Peters Marin County Board of Supervisors-Elect
Mary Jane Burke Marin County Superintendent of Schools
Catherine Way Mayor, Larkspur
David Kunhardt Vice Mayor, Corte Madera
Eric Lucan Council Member, Novato

Political Beliefs

Position Papers

Stuart Tanenberg MBA, Candidate Statement

Summary

Stuart Tanenberg for Re-election to the Marin Community College District Governing Board.

Position Qualifications

STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER Marin Community College District

Stuart Tanenberg, MBA Occupation: Incumbent / Business Owner, CEO

Qualifications: As a Marin resident for more than forty years, with thirty five years of advocacy and service to our public education community, I currently serve as a Trustee on the Marin Community College District Governing Board. I am an experienced leader with proven skills in financial, organizational, and operations management. I have worked with my Board colleagues and College President to advocate and advance a vision for the College of Marin through communication, collaboration and commitment to success for both our Kentfield and Indian Valley campuses.

Continuity in leadership is critical at this time, as the Board deals with the delivery of quality education under the coronavirus cloud, completion of our Measure B facilities modernization projects, and to maintain fiscal integrity with projected budget cuts

I am dedicated to working for educational access for all, enrollment management, accreditation, community partnerships, diversity, and sustainability. In addition, I will continue to address fiscal responsibility, institutional planning and resource management by providing oversight and accountability for budgets, programs, and services.

Education and learning are lifelong endeavors. I am committed to provide educational opportunities for students preparing for transfer to complete their undergraduate degree, pursue a course of study in a career technical education program, or take classes for lifelong learning through the College Emeritus programs and Community Education courses.

I respectfully ask for your vote on November 3^rd. Please visit my website for more information.

www.stuart4com.com

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Candidate Experience

The 93rd Annual College of Marin Commencement Address by Board President, Stuart Tanenberg

— September 15, 2020 Marin Community College district

Stuart Tanenberg, Board President, addresses the College of Marin class of 2020 on the 93rd annual commencement. This was a virtual commencement brought on by the COVID-19 restrictions.

Candidate Contact Info

Email - stuart.tanenberg@yahoo.com

Email - stuart4com@gmail.com

Robbie Powelson

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25,023 votes (6.98%)

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