I am Nancy Radcliffe,  born in SF but grew up on the Peninsula. While I  have lived in RWC for over 30 years my family roots go back generations. Family history has it that a great uncle was the first welder/ blacksmith in Redwood City. And my grandfather was the CFO of the cement plant Pacific Portland out at the port.

Most of my career has been in small business. I have managed a variety of small business. The most recent being 28 years managing an Interior design firm before leaving to open my own business on Main Street, called Lulu’s, which I had for 5 years. 

Then the last 10 years have been in property management. 

So I bring multiple perspectives to the table from retailer, renter, representing property owner, as well as an owner of rental property.

In 2016 the Chamber honored me as Business Woman of the year.

I have been involved in our community in multiple ways but I will highlight just a few.

As a long time Planning Commissioner I was involved in our current General Plan and the extensive process and public outreach of developing our Downtown Precise Plan. I have chaired this commission multiple times.

I can be tough when need be.Just after our DTTP was ratified the county announced their plans for a new jail downtown. I started NO Additional Jails in RWC. You will notice that the jail is not downtown.

20 years on the board of CityTrees which takes care of RWC Urban Forest, has brought over 3800 street trees into all neighborhoods of RWC through plantings that brought together   100’s of  volunteers from all walks of life. In fact I am organizing a planting at our library parking lot for October 10th  to replace the trees that had died and were taken out earlier this year. I would invite you to come plant with us but due to Covid, we are using an abunadce of caution and currently not using volunteers at our plantings.

Working on The Library Foundation Board we created the largest STEAMFest , that is STEM with Art thrown in, in the bay area.

Career online High School has given our citizens an avenue to getting their High School diploma. 

Bridging the Didital Divide is a program we started when we noticed families in their cars in the library parking lots afterhours so the kids could access our wifi to do their homework. Now they can check out hotspots to take home. 

When covid hit we became aware of our returning college student population that did not have wifi. The grade schools and high schools could track their kids but the college students were falling through the cracks. We quickly got a grant and 75 hotspots went to our first generation college students. 

Next on our list is upgrading the interpretive center in the Shores Library. Can you believe it is over 10 years old already.

As a member of Bair Island Aquatic Center you will often find me on the water in a scull.

 I know our waterways intimately and how important they are to the health of our community and recreation.

I am fortunate to still have my mom with me. She is 96 years old so I am keenly aware of the challenges seniors face on a daily basis.

I believe my community-focused experience will be of value to Redwood Shores because I can provide a strong voice on the City Council at this critical time. I’ve learned a great deal while on the Planning Commission, working within the constraints of the law and working to put appropriate well planned development in the right places. Being the longest-serving member of the Redwood City Planning Commission has prepared me well for this important next step.

This is the first year for District elections in Redwood City and I will be running in the newly formed District that I proudly call my home - District 1 - Redwood Shores. While I will only be voted in by the residents of Redwood Shores, I will be representing all of the residents of Redwood City.

Having many conversations with many of you  has only strengthened my desire to serve our community in a Council leadership role. I will be a resident-centered Councilmember, and I will work hard on practical solutions to issues common to ALL Redwood City residents, including:

• New housing at all levels of affordability

• Protections for the 50% of RWC residents who are renters

• • Rate and pace of development

  • Jobs / housing imbalance

  • Protection of the Bay and our open spaces

  • Recreation opportunities for all ages 

   

  Governing in a post Covid-19 time presents many challenges and as local officials we are at the forefront of the fight. We must continue to provide the social services that provide a safety net for those in desperate need. Budget constraints due to reduced revenue are inevitable and I have the determination to make the hard decisions that will allow our City to weather the financial storm.

   

  While specific issues are important, also important is how our Councilmembers work together to address your wishes and concerns.  My leadership style is based on the belief that we can bring people with different points of view together and find common ground.  Together we can find solutions that are acceptable to all.  I am committed to listening to all your opinions with an open-mind and thoroughly researching and analyzing every issue that comes before Council.