As a previously elected Official at MHUSD (2014-2018), I learned that good Governance is essential to making intelligent decisions. I’m a graduate of Masters in Governance from CSBA with training in Finance, Collective Bargaining and Risk Management to name a few. Bold Leadership is desperately needed to address city issues like stopping Large Distribution Centers like Trammell Crow which adds to our already congested streets and ultimately erodes the essence of our once peaceful community. I am a graduate of Leadership Morgan Hill (2003/2004), I was on the 4th of July (Largest Parade in northern California) for 10 years. I have lived in Morgan Hill for the past 35 years and I know how to listen to community members especially when it comes to their needs. I also graduated from the CPA (citizens police academy) given by the MHPD, a 4 month program. Being educated in all aspects of our city is vital to making the right decisions for our citizens. 

I believe in fiscal responsibility and value that the money spent in government is taxpayer money so I will be accountable to the taxpayer and I will represent the taxpayer. I believe in ensuring our town is a safe community and that all essential services are fully funded to secure our safety. Data like 1 in 56 people will be a victim of a violent crime or property crime is simply not acceptable (FBI Data) I believe in responsible growth but one that takes into account our sustainability in maintaining our crumbling roards plus providing decent housing and clean air. 

Community members tell me all the time that they are extremely unhappy with the direction that the city is going, especially in housing. We must tackle these disappointing issues by having the courage to challenge the status quo and ask the right questions. Our once peaceful town is being threatened by haphazard out of control building!

WE THE PEOPLE, have to take back our city by having elected officials who have experience and knowledge on all aspects of the city, not just special projects. Encouraging community input is vital to good government. I will work hard to ensure the voter has a voice at the city level. 

Larry Carr was first elected to the Morgan Hill City Council in November of 2000. Larry is a Morgan Hill native, whose family moved to Morgan Hill in 1972. He attended Morgan Hill public schools from kindergarten at P.A. Walsh to graduation from Live Oak High School in 1987.

A veteran elected official and public affairs executive, Larry has served in government, business and academia.  Larry is a public relations and political science graduate of San Jose State University.  He has worked in the congressional offices of Representatives Norm Mineta and Anna Eshoo and later headed education and workforce preparedness for the Silicon Valley leadership Group, was director of government and community relations for Stanford Hospital and Clinics and served as associate vice president of public affairs at San Jose State University, where he is a distinguished alumnus.  Later, Larry joined Joint Venture Silicon Valley as Executive Vice President.  Currently, Larry serves as the Corporate Director of State & Local Government Relations for the Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Larry served four years (1996-2000) on the Morgan Hill Unified School District Board of Trustees. While President of the Board for two years, he oversaw implementation of class-size reductions, strategies to relieve the district of severe over-crowding that resulted in the construction of a new elementary school, and renovations of Live Oak and the construction of Morgan Hill’s second comprehensive high school - Sobrato High School. 

Larry has two children, Patrick & Katie.  He is active in a variety of community and volunteer organizations and was named by the Silicon Valley Business Journal in 2004 as one of “40 Under 40” people to watch for contributions to the community.

I am proud to serve as your councilmember. I am running for re-election with a clear, positive vision and plan to make Morgan Hill even better.  

As Morgan Hill’s most experienced councilmember I have provided leadership in making Morgan Hill one of the most desirable communities in California.  We’ve made our community a place where safety and life-quality are priorities, a place where families and businesses are growing and flourishing.

Morgan Hill has come a long way, but today faces many significant issues, some new and some recurring.   With my experience and proven leadership, we will positively resolve them.

As your councilmember I will always put our quality of life, including your safety, first. 

·         I will continue to support managed and controlled growth – working with Sacramento to gain back local authority in housing and holding developers accountable for the impacts that growth brings to our community

·         I passionately support open space and the preservation of agricultural resources. We must require development to include and protect open space

·         We will continue to be fiscally sound and responsible by using our sustainable budget policies to guide our budget; and we need to create a locally controlled revenue source, approved by voters and overseen by a citizen’s committee.

·         To maintain and enhance city services, we will continue implementation of our economic development blueprint, helping existing businesses to thrive while attracting the right kinds of new businesses to Morgan Hill.

·         I have and always will put public safety first and am proud to have the support of both our Police and Firefighters.  I fully support our first responders, finding innovative ways to respond to people in need or crisis with mental health, housing, and other social services.  We will strengthen our partnership with the Morgan Hill schools to provide School Resource Officers who are role-models and mentors for young people while keeping our schools and kids safe.

Please support my campaign with our vote. Though we may not agree on every issue, you can always be confident of my knowledge of the issues, my ability to positively address them, and how much I care about Morgan Hill.

Learn more about our campaign at www.larrycarrformorganhill.com

Larry Carr for City Council

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