Get the facts on the California candidates running for election to the Mayor — City of Gilroy
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Gilroy Teachers Association = GTASanta Clara County Democratic PartyHerman Garcia, Founder of Coastal Habitat Education & Environmental Restoration = CHEERKristi Abrams, Retired Director of Community Development for City of GilroyErik Martin, Founder of Gilroy Rodeo
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My Top 3 Priorities
Economic recovery and financial stability
strong public safety service levels
transportation and streets
Experience
Experience
Profession:Certified Public Accountant
City councilmember, City of Gilroy — Elected position (2018–current)
Education
Santa Clara University, Golden Gate University — Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Santa Clara University; Master of Science, Golden Gate University, BSC in Accounting; MS in Taxations (1998)
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My Top 3 Priorities
Revitalize Downtown Gilroy
Promote economic growth of existing and new businesses while creating good jobs and career opportunities
Improve the quality of the natural environment
Experience
Experience
Profession:Architect
Owner, Reid Lerner Architects (2000–current)
Commissioner, Gilroy Planning Commission — Appointed position (2020–current)
Chair, Gilroy Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee — Appointed position (2019–2020)
Chair, Gilroy Housing Advisory Committee — Appointed position (2018–2019)
Education
University of California at Berkeley — Bachelor of Arts, architecture and environmental design (1979)
Community Activities
Founder & Chair, Gilroy Compassion Center (2011–2020)
Founder, Gilroy Arts Alliance (2010–2012)
Founder, Gilroy Center for the Arts (2010–2012)
Chair, Gilroy Downtown Business Association (2002–2003)
Who supports this candidate?
Featured Endorsements
Gilroy Teachers Association = GTA
Santa Clara County Democratic Party
Individuals (3)
Herman Garcia, Founder of Coastal Habitat Education & Environmental Restoration = CHEER
Kristi Abrams, Retired Director of Community Development for City of Gilroy
Erik Martin, Founder of Gilroy Rodeo
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
“Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.” --President John F Kennedy
