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TOWN OF TIBURON Tiburon Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920
Tiburon Town Council
March 1, 2023
Regular Meeting
6:30 P.M.
TIBURON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
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REGULAR MEETING – 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Councilmember Thier, Councilmember Welner, Vice Mayor Fredericks, Mayor Ryan ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons wishing to address the Town Council on subjects not on the agenda may do so at this time. Please note however, that the Town Council is not able to undertake extended discussion or action on items not on the agenda. Matters requiring action will be referred to the appropriate Commission, Board, Committee or staff for consideration or placed on a future Town Council meeting agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes. INTERVIEWS FOR VACANCIES ON TOWN COUNCIL
• Isaac Nikfar, Town Council Interim Appointment
• Lou Weller, Town Council Interim Appointment
• Nora Noguez, Town Council Interim appointment
• Kathleen Defever, Town Council Interim Appointment
• Karen Carrera, Town Council Interim Appointment
• Chuck Hornbrook, Town Council Interim Appointment
• Christina McElreath, Town Council Interim Appointment INTERVIEWS FOR VACANCIES ON TOWN BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
• Brette Daniels, Diversity Inclusion Task Force CONSENT CALENDAR CC-1. August 29, 2023 Special Municipal Election – Adopt resolution calling a special election on August 29, 2023 to fill a vacancy on the Town Council (Department of Administrative Services) ACTION ITEMS AI-1. Appointments to Town Boards and Commissions – Consider appointments or reappointments to Town Boards and Commissions following term expirations (Department of Administrative Services) AI-2. Town Council Interim Appointment – Consider making one interim appointment to the Town
Council (Department of Administrative Services) TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS TOWN MANAGER REPORT CLOSED SESSION 1. Public Employee Performance Review: Government Code Section 34957 Title: Town Manager ADJOURNMENT
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Town Council and Town Staff,
I am submitting this Letter of Interest for the open seat on Tiburon Town Council.
Our family moved to Tiburon in May of 2012. We were drawn to Tiburon’s beautiful Open Space,
excellent schools and safe community. Our 3 children attended the Reed Union School District
beginning in kindergarten (one child currently at Redwood High School and two in the Reed Union
School District at Del Mar Middle School).
I have a strong record of community involvement and volunteer work (see below), recently ran as a
Challenger for Town Council in November 2022, receiving 2,000 votes and proactively solving
problems as a member of Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission.
Tiburon Community Involvement:
●Vice-Chair of Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission since 2017 (also former Chair)
○Partnership with TPSC and SMLAX for MCKegney field use within recommended
use-guidelines
○Co-Author of Tiburon IPM Policy
○Greenwood Cove Beach Improvements (coming in 2023)
○Tiburon Parks and Open Space Master Plan Subcommittee (Current)
●Volunteer Athletic Director of St. Hilary CYO since 2016
●Volunteer Coach in Tiburon for Basketball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Little League and Soccer
since 2012
●Endorsed by Sierra Club for the 2022 Election
As a candidate in 2022 I heard from many people in the community and if appointed I will continue
to listen to the community and learn from members of Town Council, the boards and commissions
and Town Staff. There are many large issues facing Tiburon; Climate Change, Housing Mandates,
need for new and improved Parks and Open Spaces, Traffic among others and I am excited about
the opportunity to serve the Town of Tiburon at a greater capacity.
I ask that you consider me for appointment to Tiburon Town Council.
Thank you,
Isaac Nikfar
Isaac Nikfar
515 Hilary Drive | Tiburon, CA | 94920 | (408) 499-5045 |isaac@nikfar.com |
Summary:
Consistently high-performing Sales and Partnerships Leader with a strong background in SAAS, AdTech and Media, most recently Business
Principal for Google Exchange Connected TV (CTV) Business (120% YoY Growth) and Established Net-New $10M+ CTV Business Line in 2022.
Prior roles included Managing a Team of Agency sellers managing relationships and partnerships with major Holding Companies (WPP, IPG and
Publicis) in North America. Grew Agency business line from $30M/year in revenue to $1B/Year (2014-2018).
Sales managers, product managers, my current and previous bosses in addition to coworkers would be happy to speak to my ability to manage,
think strategically and execute.
Google Experience:
January 2019-Present
Business Principal, Connected TV, Google Exchange
Responsibilities:
●Grew the CTV Exchange Channel at Google (Across Agencies/DSPs/SSP Open Buyer) from $XX/Year to $XXX/Yearoo
●Presented new strategic opportunities for growth to Senior Management and Product Management and created significant new
business lines with net-new recurring revenue across Connected TV and Audio of $10M+ Revenue in 2022.
●Worked independently to grow Google’s Connected TV Revenue line including partnership discussions with Amazon, Magnite and
others
●Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including Product Management/Engineering and Clients) to present strategic
product improvement opportunities with associated revenue to improve Google’s CTV offering
January 2014-January 2019
Team Lead - Google Exchange (AdX) Agency Team
Responsibilities:
●Manage a team of 3 Account Executives/Account Managers handling the day-to-day operations of programmatic buying
●Provided Performance Feedback, Mentorship, Identify Opportunities for Career Development and Empathetic Leadership
●Sell the value of Google’s Exchange technology at the Agency Trading Desk, Operating Company and Holding Company Level
●Create and establish relationships and joint business plans with Senior Leaders both at Google and Agencies
October 2009-January 2014
Senior Account Executive/Business Development - DFP Video and Audience Manager (SAAS)
Responsibilities:
●Close Deals:>30 DFP Video deals (YTD 2013) accounting for >67%of all DFP Video business (32Bil annual impression RR) and >45 AdX
Video Deals accounting for 95%of all AdX Video Impressions (5Bil annual impression RR)
●Craft Google’s Video story, Value Proposition, Objection handling and Sales Deck
●Proactively monitor AdX Video revenue, oversee account optimization meetings and Best Practices meetings with clients
●Represent Sales in cross-functional commercialization meetings for Video products
●Train the PBS Account Management Team on Platform and Monetization products
●Co-Created, commercialized and launched DoubleClick’s Audience Manager and Data Platform for Publishers (business line account
for over $30M in revenue)
February 2008-October 2009
Account Executive - DFP Platform New Business (SAAS), PBS Americas
●Responsible for prospecting, cold calling, presenting and closing major new business deals with publishers which did not have an
existing relationship with DoubleClick/Google
●Consistently a top performer, with several quarters as the #1 rep on the Americas team
●Over $8mil in Ad Serving Bookings over 6 quarters in role (avg >$800k/quarter in Platform Bookings)and 26 new AdX Deals signed.
Pre-Google Experience:
January 2004-February 2008
Director of Sales (SAAS) - Zedo, Inc.
●Started as Account Executive at Zedo, Inc., and Ad Serving company competing with DoubleClick’s DFP (revenue was <$1mil/year)
●Closed significant new business deals with major publishers/contributed >50% of all company revenue
●Promoted to Director of Sales reporting to the CEO and Junior Executive within the Company Executive Leadership Team with sole
global responsibility over all revenue and a sales team of 5 reps located in Mumbai, London and San Francisco. Grew (SAAS) Ad Server
Revenue to >$7mil and personally accounted for 83% of total company revenue.
●Other Pre-Google Experience (Pre-January 2004) can be detailed as needed.
Education
SCPM, Advanced Project Management, Stanford University, 2011
●Google sponsored professional development program
●Elected for track focused on strategy and finance
B.S., Business Administration, San Francisco State University/Chico State, 2004
●President, Iota Kappa Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity
●Varsity Rugby (Division I)
●Vice President, SFSU CHapter of the American Marketing Association
●College Radio Disc Jockey, KSCU 93.3 The Underground Sound
February 13, 2023
Lea Dilena
Town Clerk Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920 ldilena@townoftiburon.org
Re: Tiburon Town Council Vacancy
Dear Lea: This confirms my interest in an appointment to fill the current vacancy on the Tiburon Town
Council resulting from the resignation of Noah Griffin. I am interested and willing to serve on the Council for the period from appointment until whoever wins the special election scheduled for
August takes office. At present I do not intend to stand in that election for the balance of Mr.
Griffin’s term. I believe my background in law and public policy, prior service on the Tiburon Design Review Board and Planning Commission and more than 30 year residency in Tiburon make me
qualified for this position. Thanks for your assistance. I look forward to meeting with the Council if selected to proceed to
interview phase of the process..
Sincerely,
Louis S. Weller
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LOUIS S. WELLER
291 BLACKFIELD DRIVE • TIBURON, CA • 94920
PHONE: 415.205.1031 • FAX: 415.783.9029 • EMAIL: lweller@comcast.net
February 2023
LOUIS S. WELLER 291 Blackfield Drive Tiburon, CA 94920
Tiburon Resident since 1989 Telephone: (415) 205-1031 Facsimile: (415) 887-9239
Email: lweller@wellerpartnersllp.com EXPERIENCE
2015-Current Weller Partners, LLP, Sausalito, California Business and taxation law practice emphasizing complex real property and corporate transactions and taxation; concentration on transactions
and tax planning for the real estate industry including formation of corporations, partnerships and joint ventures, syndications, purchases, sales, subdivision planning, financing and development 2012-2015 Bryan Cave LLP, San Francisco, California
Consulting and advising on tax and legal issues arising in real estate purchase, sales, leasing, development, financing and entity creation,
including REIT issues.
1999-2012 Deloitte Tax LLP, San Francisco, California Principal and Director of Transactions Planning Practice, National Real
Estate Tax Services. National Leader, Like-Kind Exchange Services. 1975-1999 Private law practice in Oakland and San Francisco focusing on business, real
estate and taxation including 1988-1999 with Weller & Drucker, LLP. 1970-1971 Environmental Protection Agency, City of New York: staff analyst
EDUCATION Law School
University of California, Berkeley School of Law: J.D. 1975 California Law Review: Note and Comment Editor 1974-75 Moot Court Board
American Jurisprudence Award in Real Property Graduate School University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Public Policy:
Master of Public Policy 1975 Goldsmith Public Service Scholarship 1972-73 Undergraduate Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut: B.A. cum laude 1970 Honors in Political Science
Louis S. Weller Page 2 AFFILIATIONS Town of Tiburon, Design Review Board, Planning Commission (2012-2018)
Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Board of Trustees, 2009-2018, Chair of Board 2016-2018.
American Bar Association; State Bar of California; Bar Association of San Francisco. Various committees and sections dealing with real property, taxation, business and
partnership law. Fellow, American College of Tax Counsel Member, Congregation Kol Shofar, Tiburon
TEACHING AND PUBLICATIONS
Board of Editors, Journal of Taxation, review and edit articles relating to real estate issues. Instructor and Lecturer in Tax, Real Estate, Securities and Finance:
California Continuing Education of the Bar; Golden Gate University Graduate School of Taxation, San Francisco; California Society of Certified Public Accountants;
Practicing Law Institute; California Association of Realtors; Mid-American Tax Institute; Yellowstone Tax Institute; National Real Estate Resource Center; University of Southern California Tax Institute; New York University Federal Income Tax Institute; American Bar Association Tax Section; State Bar of California Tax Section; Bar Association of San Francisco (numerous programs and courses in tax, real property finance, secured transactions, work-outs, contracts and securities
issues) Founder and Chair since 1996: Jeremiah Long annual Conference on Internal Revenue
Code Section 1031. Consultant and author for California Continuing Education of the Bar volumes on Real
Estate Exchanges, Partnership Taxation, Leasing and Condominium & Planned Development practice.
KATHLEEN M. DEFEVER, Esq. LLM 132 Sugarloaf Drive ● Tiburon, CA kathleen@defeverlaw.com +1 (312) 286-1076 February 24, 2023 Tiburon Town Council Attn: Town Clerk Lea Stefani Tiburon Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Re: Application for Vacant Councilmember Seat Dear Councilmembers: Thank you for your continued service to our exceptional community, and thank you for taking the time to carefully consider each candidate for the vacant councilmember seat. Although we have likely interacted on numerous occasions before – there is undoubtedly much more that I can share about myself, and my activities in Tiburon. I will attempt to do so, here. You will see from my resume that I am a consumer insurance attorney. This means that I advocate on behalf of insurance policyholders. Recently, I have advocated on behalf of victims of the Glass Fire (of 2020), in a rural community called the Alpine Valley, in Sonoma. This past year, I also used my advocacy skills to aid the residents and government of my home township in rural Michigan, when they sought my advice on how to manage a large-scale wind farm project which had applied to place twelve 500-foot wind turbines near the homes of residents. I understand - and deeply appreciate - the importance of community, of government, and collaboration. Outside of my professional work, I am very active in my beloved home community of Tiburon. I have served on the Planning Commission for five years, including one year as Chair. I have a deep understanding of the General Plan, our Town ordinances, and how our Town government operates. I have personally worked on recent General Plan and ordinance updates, including the addition of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, and the recent ADU and housing element adaptations. I understand the difficulties the Town is currently facing with the state of California housing initiatives, and I am invested in seeking the ideal policies for our Town. I now serve on the Board of Farley Place, an affordable housing project in Belvedere, so I can better understand how affordable housing can integrate seamlessly into our communities. I appreciate the intricacies of the Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, and I am dedicated to ensuring we create concrete goals and tangible results for our resident minorities who are so admirably volunteering their time, experience and expertise. I spend time listening to the voices of our minority residents, and I support the Town whole-heartedly in strengthening those voices, while creating programs to expand the diversity and strength of our Town.
In my work as the President of the Rotary Club of Tiburon-Belvedere, I collaborate with residents and town leaders on events such as Get Ready to Go 94920, where our Club donated 200 emergency evacuation lanterns. Our Club also sponsors the Teacher of the Year award at both Saint Hilary’s and the Reed Union School Districts, as well as presents the Dave Hutton Service Above Self Award to a deserving student at Del Mar Middle School, and co-sponsors the Citizen of the Year award with the Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. I coordinate these events, and present the awards at the ceremonies. During the pandemic, through my initiative, our Club lifted Tiburon morale by awarding deserving residents with special Service Above Self awards, for their exceptional service to the community during what were very uncertain and anxious times. In the spring and summer, we help the Richardson Bay Audubon Center with gardening and planting. This spring we are also sponsoring a Tiburon Peninsula Little League Team, the Phillies. In the fall we volunteer at the Tiburon Peninsula Club’s world-renowned tennis tournament, the Tiburon Challenger, as well as the Tiburon Wine Festival, managed by the Chamber and supported by The Ranch. In December, we volunteer at the Town’s Holiday Festival, handing out popcorn, hot chocolate, and other treats. I am personally involved in the coordination and on-site volunteering for every one of these events. Soon we will be handing out popcorn at The Ranch’s Belvedere Spring Carnival and Egg Hunt. And in June, we are the primary food and beverage vendor for the ever-popular Tiburon Classic Car Show, where we raise money for our many charitable projects on the Peninsula, in Marin, and beyond. I am proud to lead a Club which cares so deeply for the community, and doesn’t just talk about it. We get out there and do it. I also serve my community by educating neighbors about fire safety. The Upper Sugarloaf FireWise community is the only active FireWise group in Tiburon, and I would like to expand these educational opportunities to other neighborhoods on the Peninsula. During Covid, I volunteered my legal expertise to support the small businesses of Tiburon and Belvedere with their insurance claims, through the Chamber of Commerce. As you can see, I am very active in the Tiburon community, and this is because I love my community, and I love collaborating to make our community a better place. I will be honored to have the opportunity to further serve our wonderful Tiburon community by joining you on the Tiburon Town Council. Best,
Kathleen M. Defever
KATHLEEN M. DEFEVER, Esq. LLM 132 Sugarloaf Drive ● Tiburon, CA kathleen@defeverlaw.com +1 (312) 286-1076
EDUCATION
Ghent University Faculty of Law and Criminology, Ghent, Belgium
Doctoral Fellow, April 2023 – April 2027 University of Connecticut College of Law, Hartford, CT Master of Laws in Insurance Law, May 2018 DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, IL Juris Doctor with Specialization in International and Comparative Law, July 2007
DePaul University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, June 2003
Certifications State Bar of California, California and Colorado Public Insurance Adjuster, European Law Institute – Member of Special Interest Group on Insurance Law
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Town of Tiburon, California Planning Commissioner, February 2018-Present
Defever Law (Consumer Insurance Litigation, http://www.defeverlaw.com ), Tiburon, CA Owner / Principal Attorney, 2013 – Present
MisInsured, LLC (Insurance Claim Consulting), Tiburon, CA
Owner / Public Insurance Adjuster, 2021 - Present
The Greenspan Co./Adjusters International (Property Insurance), South San Francisco, CA
Public Insurance Adjuster, July 2015 – April 2017
Thomson Reuters / Findlaw.com (Law Publishers), Sunnyvale, CA
Legal Content Writer (Contract), May 2014 – August 2014
Ray Bourhis Associates (Disability Insurance Litigation), San Francisco, CA
Managing Attorney, May 2009 – March 2013 Office of the Federal Public Defender (United States Federal Government, Criminal Law), Chicago, IL Legal Intern, January 2007–May 2008
Elite Model Management, Chicago, IL
Professional Fashion Model, 1999–2003
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Rotary International Club of Tiburon-Belvedere, California
President, July 2021 – June 2024 (joined 2019)
• Get Ready to Go 94920, donation of emergency lanterns (2022)
• Tiburon Classic Car Show, provision of food and beverages, managing and volunteering at
event (annually)
• Reed Union Schools, facilitating donation of playground equipment (2022)
• Teacher of the Year Awards at St. Hilary’s and Reed Union Schools, presentation of awards
(annual)
• Dave Hutton Service Above Self Award to Del Mar Middle School student, presentation of
award (annual)
• Citizen of the Year, in collaboration with Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, presentation of award and charitable donation (annual)
• Service Above Self Awards to deserving community members, presentation of awards (periodic)
• Volunteering at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center, gardening and planting (seasonal,
ongoing)
• Tiburon Peninsula Little League sponsor, providing uniforms and equipment (for one team), a
cheering section, and popcorn (seasonal)
• Tiburon Peninsula Club Challenger Tournament volunteers, organizing volunteers (annual)
• Tiburon Wine Festival, volunteering (annual)
• Tiburon Holiday Festival, volunteering (annual)
• The Ranch’s Spring Carnival and Egg Hunt, volunteering (annual)
• Lifebox for Liberia program to update hospital sterilization and anesthesiology in Liberia, assisting with orchestration of Global Grant through District and Rotary International (2023)
• Fundraising and donations to The Global Book Exchange (locally managed by Tiburon
resident), Homeward Bound, Marin Housing for All (locally managed by Tiburon small
business owner), the Canal Alliance, and many, many more (annual and ongoing)
Farley Place (affordable housing in Belvedere)
Board Member (2022 – present)
Upper Sugarloaf FireWise Community
Co-Founder and Co-Chair (2021-present)
Servino’s Opera Night
Original Co-Founder and Continuous Supporter (2009 - present)
Free Covid Insurance (Legal) Advice for Tiburon Small Businesses
Advised Tiburon businesses on their business interruption insurance during the Covid
shutdowns, free of charge, through the Chamber of Commerce (2020)
Community Events Volunteer
Serving Tiburon by welcoming guests at the Tiburon Wine Festival, serving food and
beverages at the Tiburon Classic Car Show, handing out popcorn at Main Street festivals, gardening at the Audubon Center, and numerous events other through leadership of the
Rotary Club
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS / MEDIA APPEARANCES
• “United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Insurance: No Poverty and Zero Hunger,” sponsored by the European Commission, Nova School of Law, Lisboa, Portugal (Upcoming, May 2023)
• “Expanding the Concept of Microinsurance to Reduce Uncertainty and Aid Development in the Balkans,” AIDA (Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances/ International Association of Insurance Law) Europe, Serbia Chapter 21st Annual Conference (Upcoming, April 2023)
• “Insurance and Your Legal Rights,” Your Legal Rights, KALW Radio 91.7FM San Francisco (Upcoming, March 2023)
• “Insurance Companies Withhold Policies from California Homeowners Due to Wildfire Risks,” KCBS Radio (August 3, 2022)
• “Insurance Coverage, COVID, and Other Disasters,” on Your Legal Rights, KALW Radio 91.7FM San Francisco, https://www.kalw.org/show/your-legal-rights/2021-06-16/insurance-coverage-covid-and-other-disasters (June 2021)
• “Transparency in Insurance Contract Law,” AIDA (Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances / International Association of Insurance Law) Europe, AIDA Europe Webinars 2021 (May 2021)
• “Insurance Coverage and Your Rights,” on Your Legal Rights, KALW Radio 91.7FM San Francisco, https://www.kalw.org/post/ylr-insurance-coverage-and-your-rights-0 (March 2021)
• “Lessons from American Insurance Consumers,” AIDA (Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances/ International Association of Insurance Law) Europe, Serbia Chapter 21st Annual Conference (September 2020)
• “American Insurance Law: The Consumer’s Experience,” Faculty Lecture at University of Antwerp, Belgium (April 2017) PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
• “Expanding the Concept of Microinsurance to Reduce Uncertainty and Aid Development in the Balkans,” AIDA (Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances/ International Association of Insurance Law) Europe, Serbia Chapter 21st Annual Conference, European Insurance Law Review (Forthcoming, April 2023)
• “Insurance is Accelerating Economic and Social Change in the United States – A Legal and Sociological Perspective” (Forthcoming, AIDA Europe Research Series on Insurance Law, Springer 2023)
• “Lessons from American Insurance Consumers: What to Avoid and What to Adopt When Building Consumer Protections,” European Insurance Law Review, Jovanović, S.,
Marano, P. (Eds) in: Modern Aspects of the Legal and Regulatory Insurance Concept (297–305). Beograd: Udruženj, 2020
• “Enaction of Chap. VII of the Insurance Distribution Directive – What Can Member States Learn from the Enforcement Failures of the United States?,” Chapter in: Marano, P., Noussia K. (eds) Insurance Distribution Directive, AIDA Europe Research series on Insurance Law and Regulation, vol. 3 Springer, Cham; Switzerland, 2020, https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-030-52738-9_9#DOI
• “Comparative Analysis of European Union and United States Insurance Law Systems – With Emphasis on Consumer Protection Law,” European Journal of Commercial Contract Law, Vol. 10 No. 2/3 2018, https://misinsuredwordpress.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/ejccl2018-2-3-kathleen-m.-defever.pdf
• ABA recognized blog “MisInsured” at http://www.misinsured.net/ (2013 - Present)
• Numerous articles on Findlaw.com (samples: ERISA Preemption and HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) (2014)
• Pamphlet “Advising Long Term Disability Insurance Policyholders Concerning Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith”; second edition with co-author Ray Bourhis (2012)
• Physician’s Practice Articles on Disability Insurance (2011-2012)
Karen C. Carrera, Esq.
22 Apollo Rd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
415-272-1244
Via Email: ldilena@townoftiburon.org
February 23, 2023
Lea Dilena Town Clerk/Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920
Re: Statement of interest for interim appointment to Tiburon Town Council
Dear Ms. Dilena:
I would be honored to be considered for the interim appointment to the Tiburon Town Council. I have devoted my life and career to serving my community and sincerely wish to continue to help the Town of Tiburon meaningfully. I am only interested in the interim position and do not intend to run for the position in September.
My involvement in Tiburon is the reason I want to serve. I love living in Tiburon and serving the community. I moved to Tiburon with my husband in 2001, when my children were just babies. My children attended the Reed School District schools and then Redwood and Tamalpais High Schools. I am deeply entrenched in my community. My dearest friends live in Tiburon; I visit the Tiburon Peninsula Club daily, and my office is in downtown Tiburon. My office is located
across from the Tiburon library. I shop locally, eat at the local restaurants, and previously volunteered at the public schools. I also served as General Counsel for the Reed Schools and was the President of the Belveron Homeowner's Association.
Since 2020, I have served on the Town’s Council’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with my fellow Task Force members, the Town Council, the
City Manager, and other members of the Tiburon Town staff. Our collaborative work on the Task Force has been rewarding and significant.
I also want to serve in the interim position on the Tiburon Town Council because of who I am. I am Peruvian American, identify as Latina, and speak Spanish fluently. My entire career has been devoted to public service and serving my community. My ethnic background uniquely qualifies
me to serve on the Town Council and help diversity it. I want to bring my unique perspective to the Town Council.
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Karen Carrera – Tiburon Town Council Interim Appointment Statement of Interest
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Karen Carrera – Tiburon Town Council Interim Appointment Statement of Interest
Career
My career experience gives me a unique perspective I can bring to the Tiburon Town Council
interim position. I am an experienced former litigator and employment law attorney. I served as a
civil prosecutor and San Francisco Deputy City Attorney for almost ten years, filing lawsuits against the City's worst slumlords and code violators for creating public nuisances. I filed lawsuits against property owners who violated San Francisco's housing, health, fire, and police codes. I facilitated meetings with City departments, community groups, and service agencies to
solve issues of code enforcement, public nuisance, blight, and quality of life crimes. My clients
were police officers, health and housing inspectors, city planners, and fire department personnel.
After the City Attorney's Office, I worked as a supervising attorney at Legal Aid of Marin where I supervised employment and housing cases and managed a diverse staff, including volunteers. I facilitated community outreach meetings with community members and services agencies.
For the next 20 years, I worked as a litigator, employment lawyer, and partner at
Talamantes/Villegas/Carrera, LLP (renamed Villegas Carrera, Inc. after Mark Talamantes was appointed Judge of the Marin County Superior Court).
Currently, I am a solo practitioner, consultant, and workplace investigator/trainer. I advise small and growing companies, city governments, and non-profit organizations on employment law,
conduct workplace investigations, and train company employees to prevent harassment at work.
As a neutral investigator, I conduct workplace investigations for both public and private employers. I have completed numerous investigations of employee complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, bullying, and other alleged employee misconduct. I also draft policies and procedures for employers to assist them in responding to and investigating complaints.
Community Involvement & Awards
My previous and current community involvement also qualifies me for the Tiburon Town Council interim position. I am General Counsel and a former board member of Canal Alliance in San Rafael, a non-profit organization assisting low-income communities in Marin County by providing access to education, youth programs, family counseling, and immigration services. I
am also a member of the boards of the Marin County Women Lawyers, the Marin Trial Lawyers
Association (former co-President), and the Association of Latino Marin Attorneys.
Please see the attached resume for a complete list of the community awards I have received.
I appreciate your consideration for the interim appointment to the Town Council.
Best regards,
Karen C. Carrera
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KAREN C. CARRERA, ESQ., AWI-CH
Carrera Workplace Solutions
1110 Mar West, Suite K Tiburon, CA 94920 415-272-1244 (cell) karen@carreraworkplace.com www.carreraworkplace.com
Professional Experience
Carrera Workplace Solutions, May 2019-present. Bilingual Attorney, Investigator, Trainer & DEI Consultant. I conduct neutral workplace investigations for both public and private employers in response to employee complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, bullying, and other alleged
employee misconduct. I also provide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and harassment prevention trainings and consultations for corporations, government agencies and individuals, in both English and Spanish. I am a member of and hold a certificate from the Association of Workplace
Investigators (AWI). I hold a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate from the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University.
I have conducted investigations and trainings as a contract attorney with Oppenheimer Law Group, Employment Practices Specialists, and The Mitzel Group.
Villegas/Carrera, Inc., July 2003-2019.
Attorney at Law/Owner/Litigator. Formerly litigated and provided legal strategy on complex class actions, employment law, harassment, and discrimination cases. Managed junior attorneys, paralegals, and law clerks.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California, September 2009-2020.
Adjunct Professor. Classes taught: Representing Spanish Speaking Clients in Employment Law; Interviewing and Counseling Clients; Negotiation and Mediation Strategies; Legal Writing and Research.
Berkeley School of Law, University of California, August – November 2018
Lecturer in Law. Legal Research & Writing, L.L.M. Legal Research and Writing Department.
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Karen C. Carrera Curriculum Vitae
Legal Aid of Marin, February 2010-March 2013.
Supervising Attorney. Supervised attorneys, paralegals, and law clerks in all aspects of litigation. Managed a staff, including volunteers. Specialty areas included employment law and civil rights. Conducted community outreach and participated in community outreach meetings.
San Francisco City Attorney's Office, March 1996-July 2003.
Deputy City Attorney. Prosecuted property and business owners who violated the City’s codes. Conducted all facets of litigation including discovery, mediation, law and motion and trials. Facilitated meetings with City departments, community groups and service agencies to solve issues of code enforcement, public nuisance, blight, and quality of life crimes. Supervised junior attorneys and law clerks.
La Raza Centro Legal, Inc., San Francisco, CA. February 1994-March 1996.
Supervising Attorney. Litigated employment, housing, and immigration cases. Conducted bilingual trainings and drafted Spanish and English self-help manuals. Supervised junior attorneys and law clerks. Facilitated community meetings with immigrant workers, tenants, service agencies and community groups.
Recognition
1. County of Marin, Certificate of Recognition, Business Citizen of the Year, presented by Katie Rice, District 2 Supervisor, and Damon Connolly, September 24, 2021.
2. Spirit of Marin Award – Business Professional of the Year, presented by Bank of Marin, 2021.
3. Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition to Karen C. Carrera, The Hon. Jared Huffman, for entrepreneurial accomplishments and civic involvement, 2021.
4. Certificate of Recognition, California State Legislature, Business Citizen of the Year, The Hon. Assemblyman Marc Levine, 2021.
5. Certificate of Appreciation, Marin County Board of Supervisors, Business Citizen of the Year, 2021.
6. Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate Holder (AWI-CH), February 2020 to the present.
7. Hero Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel, for 15 years of service, 2019.
8. Profile of Karen Carrera, Plaintiff Magazine, November 2017
9. Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition to Karen C. Carrera, The Hon. Jared Huffman, in honor of ongoing commitment to the Latino population in Marin County, 2015.
10. State of California Senate, Certificate of Recognition to Karen C. Carrera, The Hon. Mike McGuire, State Senator, for outstanding leadership and professional skills, 2015.
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11. Hispanic Business Professional of the Year, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, for outstanding leadership, commitment, and professional skills in representing Latino immigrants, 2015.
12. Legal Services Corporation, Certificate of Appreciation, for extraordinary commitment to providing equal access to justice through pro bono work with California Rural Legal Assistance, 2015.
13. Community Service Award Recipient and 2013 Graduation Keynote Speaker – Hastings College of the Law, La Raza Law Student’s Assoc. May 2013.
14. Outstanding Benefactor Award, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Sacramento, California, "for providing access to justice to low-income workers in California". September 2008.
15. California Assembly, Certificate of Recognition for providing volunteer legal services to low-income people in Marin, May 2006.
16. Wiley E. Manual Award from the State Bar of California in recognition of pro bono work. 2004.
17. San Francisco Minority Bar Coalition, recipient of the Unity Award, for "Outstanding Service to the Legal Community". May 2004.
18. Certificate of Appreciation, City of San Francisco, Hon. Willie Brown, for prosecuting slumlords on behalf of the City of San Francisco. May 2002.
Publications
• Monthly Newsletter & Blog, Carrera Workplace Solutions, www.vcworkplacesolutions.com/Blog, 2019-present.
Speaking/Teaching
University of California College of the Law (formerly U.C. Hastings), September 2009-2019
Adjunct Professor. Classes taught: Representing Spanish Speaking Clients in Employment Law; Interviewing and Counseling Clients; Negotiation and Mediation Strategies, Legal Writing and Research.
Berkeley School of Law, University of California, August – November 2018.
Lecturer in Law. Legal Research & Writing, L.L.M. Legal Research and Writing Department.
• Best Practices to Avoid Legal Risks for DEI Programs, Bar Association of San Francisco, November 16, 2022.
• Wage & Hour Law and the Immigrant Low Wage Worker, Marin Trial Lawyers Association, 2015.
• Work Life Law for Women in Tech, Google, 2015.
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• Representing Immigrant Clients in Class Actions, S.F. Trial Lawyers Association, 2014.
• U-Visas and Immigrant Clients in Employment Law, Marin Trial Lawyers Association, 2013.
• Employment Law Overview, Legal Aid of Marin, 2010.
• Wage & Hour Law and the Immigrant Low Wage Worker, PLUS Conference, 2009.
Affiliations
1. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force – Tiburon Town Council – appointed March 2021 to present.
2. Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) – Member, June 2019 – present.
3. Marin County Women Lawyer’s Association – Board of Directors, April 2019 - present.
4. Marin Trial Lawyers Association – Board of Directors, June 2018-present; Former Co-President, 2018-2019.
5. Association of Latino Marin Attorneys (ALMA) – Board of Directors, December 2022-present.
6. Aids Legal Referral Panel (ALRP) – Volunteer Attorney, 2005-present.
7. Canal Alliance –Board of Directors, (2014-2019).
8. Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) –Board of Directors (2008-2014).
9. ACLU of Northern California, Board of Directors (2006-2008).
10. La Raza Centro Legal, Board of Directors, (2000-2003).
11. Bay Area Legal Aid, Board of Directors (1999-2000).
12. General Counsel – Reed Schools Foundation, Tiburon, CA, 2004-2006.
Education
Cornell University, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, July 8, 2022 Certificate from the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI), 2019. University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, 1992 Student Body President, Associated Students of Hastings, 1991-1992. Political Chair, La Raza Law Students Association, 1990-1991. Best Brief, Moot Court Competition nominee, 1990-1991.
Hastings Public Interest Law Foundation, 1989-1992
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA; Cum Laude, B.A., 1988 College of Fine and Communications Arts, Political Science (minor)
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Dean’s List 1984-1988
Alpha Sigma Nu (The National Jesuit Honor Society)
Dear Tiburon Town Council
I am writing to express my strong interest in the vacant Tiburon Town Council position. As a
dedicated public servant, I believe that my skills and experience align well with the requirements
of this position, and I would be honored to contribute to the continued successes the Town has
had and be a prepared collaborator for times when the Town is challenged.
I’ve decided to apply at this time for a number of reasons. First, members of the community
have asked me to. I’ve been asked in the past to run for other elected offices based on my
experiences and perspective, and I would bring the same to this position. Secondly, I am
applying as I have wanted to run for Town Council earlier but have deferred based on other
candidates and personal circumstances. However, one of the many lessons learned from the
pandemic is don’t put anything off, so I am not this time. Finally, I am applying because I believe
I am a good candidate willing to reach out to the Tiburon community, to take on issues that are
not the status quo, and also with my experience finding compromise. I believe action at the local
level is critical for a strong and flourishing community, and that is why I am seeking the
appointment from you.
Throughout my volunteer and professional career, I have focused on serving my community,
employees and customers, engaging stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns, and
driving solutions to conclusion. With an MBA and an MS in Environmental Science, I’ve spent
my professional career collaborating with teams across the globe and focusing on finance ,
operations and sales to increase value.
In my community work here in Tiburon and in San Francisco, I have spent time focused on
education, sustainability, transportation, youth athletics and the outdoors. My community efforts
have not been solely focused on those issues that directly impact me and my family but also
those that I believe are beneficial to the community. The many roles and organizations I have
worked on have varied from being a “do’er” getting things done, to being an advisor providing
guidance and direction where needed and knowing when to step away and let organizations
flourish. I see the council member’s role similarly; helping move issues forward or slowing things
down, ultimately advising the Town Manager and making the necessary and sometimes difficult
decisions..
I am particularly passionate about quality of life in our Town including transportation and
commercial services, resident satisfaction with Town services, Town staff quality of work life and
diversity,and sustainability and climate adaptation. I believe that these issues are of critical
importance to the future of our community. As a member of the Town Council, I would work
tirelessly to engage with the public and ensure that their voices are heard as I have already
demonstrated as a member of the Tiburon’s Parks and Open Space Commission, as a member
and Vice-Chair of the Ferry Public Advisory Committee and on the RUSD committees. I am
confident that my strong communication skills and ability to build consensus would allow me to
effectively advocate for the needs of our community.
Finally, as a member of the community, I think I am uniquely qualified based on the relationships
I already have to better serve the community. Through my community efforts outlined in my
resume I can have collaborated or know leadership with the Town’s largest employers, (RUSD
and St Hilary), commercial businesses on Main Street and in the Cove, the executive director of
the Tiburon Chamber of Commerce, the Bel-Tib Library board and Director, the Ranch
Executive Director, the head of the Tiburon Climate Action Committee, long time Tiburon
residents through the Rotary, and President of the TPC. This cross section already provides me
that opportunity for community outreach. For those stakeholders I am less familiar with, my
history in Town has shown a willingness to set up meetings, whether it is with home owners that
did not want a porta-potty in their neighborhood park or residents engaged in park policy. And I
also have the experience in Town to know that it takes a few times for an issue to be raised to
get the appropriate feedback to make a good decision.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss my
qualifications with you.
Sincerely,
Chuck Hornbrook
February 24, 2023
CHUCK HORNBROOK
1707 Vistazo West, Tiburon, CA (415) 902 7762 clhornbrook@gmail.com, www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-hornbrook/ Community Leadership/Engagement Experiences TIBURON PARKS, OPEN SPACE, AND TRAILS COMMISSION MARCH 2019 –PRESENT Former Chairperson/Commissioner
Appointed to 5-person Commission by Tiburon Town Council to provide policy guidance regarding the town’s parks, open spaces, and trails. Policy focus has included use of herbicides, park use policies, trail connection points and improved public access/feedback on Town policies.
SLIDE RANCH MARCH 2022 –PRESENT
Board member/Finance committee Selected to join Slide Ranch Board to advise executive director on financial planning and strategic direction of Slide Ranch. Advised executive director on energy use and direction on how to become more sustainable.
GOLDEN GATE FERRY PASSENGER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 2020 –PRESENT Tiburon representative/Vice Chairperson Selected to be on Golden Gate Transit Authority committee on usage, policy and infrastructure planning. Includes
community outreach and attending committee meetings every 2 months.
REED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PLANNING AND SAFETY COMMITTEES FALL 2021 –FALL 2022 Member Asked by RUSD superintendent to join committees looking at future capital needs across RUSD properties and safety issues at the same properties. Committee meetings included collaborating with RUSD staff, other parents, Tiburon Police and Fire and other stakeholders on recommendations to RUSD school board.
“YES ON M” FOR COMMUNITY ACQUISITION OF MARTHA PROPERTY FALL 2022
Volunteer coordinator and campaign sign logistics Working with the Trust for Public Lands representative and head of Tiburon Open Space organized volunteering and campaign sign distribution throughout assessment district. Led to a very successful outcome.
FOUNDATION FOR REED SCHOOLS FALL 2022-PRESENT
Sponsorship team Part of 3-person sponsorship team reaching out to commercial community members in Tiburon and North Bay for
interest in sponsorship opportunities to support the Foundation for Reed Schools financial goals.
TIBURON CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE SPRING 2022 –PRESENT Member Became a member and advocate for the town of Tiburon to adopt community leading climate action targets in the town’s Climate Action Plan and advocating other climate action initiatives. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL, DEL MAR MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA SEPTEMBER 2020 –PRESENT Parent lead
Collaborating with County of Marin team and parent community as part of Reed Union School district developing safe routes for biking and walking to schools as an alternative to driving. HILL HAVEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2019 –PRESENT
Director Attend Association meeting and collaborate with other homeowners on issues critical to neighborhood. CLEAN ENERGY FOR BIDEN JULY 2020 –JANUARY 2021 Phone banking lead Worked with national Clean Energy for Biden team, structured process for phone banking, technical requirements and national outreach for Presidential Election and Georgia Senate Runoff.
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TIBURON/BELVEDERE RESIDENTS UNITED TO SUPPORT THE TRAILS (TRUST) JUNE 2018 –JUNE 2019
Board member and Treasurer Managed donations, expenses, and relationship with local fiscal sponsor for efforts to keep trail access accessible to public for last undeveloped private lands on Tiburon Peninsula.
MARIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAC JUNE 2016 –AUG. 2017 Board member and Treasurer Managed donations, expenses and reporting to school and community for small private school located in SF.
SF PUBLIC EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FUND COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEP. 2013 –AUG. 2015
Board member and Secretary Appointed by SF Unified School Board member as community/parent member to board charged with reviewing and advising school board on multi-million-dollar student education and enrichment funds. Activities included reviewing programs and three-year budgets, presenting to School Board, and documenting and communicating decisions. SUNSET NEIGHBORHOOD BEACON CENTER SEP. 2008 -MARCH 2011 Board member
Advised executive director and raised funds for San Francisco community based organizing providing before and after school enrichment opportunities for elementary and middle school students in San Francisco. Professional Experiences
TRANSILIENCY – An Impact Consultancy, Tiburon, CA JULY 2020 –PRESENT
Managing Director
• Advisory focused on sales, operations, and execution for non-profits and small to medium sized businesses.
• Projects have included micro-business loans program for private companies impacted by COVID-19, business plan development, go to market strategy and actionable sales analytics.
KEVALA – An Electrical Grid Analytics SaaS Company, San Francisco, CA OCT. 2018 –JUNE 2020
Senior Vice President
• Led strategy and execution for sales, marketing, and customer success efforts for Company’s B2B solution targeting
solar developers, utilities and energy stakeholders.
• Increased size of pipeline by 200% in first 6 months, increased booked SaaS revenue 400% from FY2018 to
FY2019, and grew booked SaaS revenue more than 200% 1H 2019 to 1H 2020 with team of 1 sales associate.
• Established strategy, processes, and systems to execute at scale customer success/support and feature development.
• Reported to Board on results and collaborated with CEO on priorities. STEM – An AI Energy Optimization Company, Bay Area, CA JAN. 2016 – SEPT. 2018
Director of Sales Operations
• Lead team of 9 providing sales support, contracts, business operations, commission development and execution,
deal review, Salesforce management, referral program management, BI and sales forecasting.
• Delivered over 1000% increase in sales bookings over two years with only 60% increase in head count through
increasing sales velocity, automation, and improved communication and execution.
• Developed new commission structure to motivate sales team, decrease CAC, reduce risk, and improve post sale execution. Result was 30% reduction in CAC YoY.
• Lead cross functional teams to improve hand offs between sales, installation and customer success to increase cash flow from installation of distributed storage services.
WAYPOINT BUILDING GROUP-A CRE SaaS Company, San Francisco, CA NOV. 2014 – DEC. 2015 Vice President, Operations
• Led utility business development and managing team delivering energy efficiency consulting solutions.
• Grew booked revenue by 60% year over year (YoY) and established national partnerships.
• Establishing processes and procedures using cloud based applications to meet customer requirements.
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ICF INTERNATIONAL, A CONSULTING FIRM, San Francisco, CA SEPT. 2013 – OCT. 2014
Principal and Director of Distributed Energy Resources
• Established ICF's national Distributed Energy Resource (DER) practice, chartered to develop consulting and
analytical service to commercial clients, US electric utilities, DER commercial developers.
• Led business development and projects targeting commercial, utilities and government clients.
• Presented at conferences/webinars highlighting opportunities in the US energy market and ICF services. ITRON, Oakland, CA NOV. 2009-SEPT. 2013 Senior Product Manager – Smart Grid New Product Development and Consulting Services
• Business and product development for the Company’s smart grid products for distributed energy resources, street lights and other product solutions for the electric utility markets.
• Led Company’s solar meter product development partnerships, marketing, support strategy, distribution and sales execution for the utility and non-utility markets.
• Developed and evangelized Itron’s business case financial model used in customer sales and consulting engagements. Model monetized operational, energy reduction, and reliability benefits from grid modernization efforts. Led engagements using model with utilities located in the US, Mexico and Asia.
• Led consulting team efforts on providing analysis and impact of distributed generating resources on electrical grid for utility and regulatory customers.
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC, San Francisco, CA JUN. 2007-NOV. 2009
Senior Manager, Solar and Customer Energy Efficiency Oct. 2007 – Nov. 2009
• Led PG&E’s customer distributed generation programs. Organization consisted of 36 people accountable for customer success, implementation and management of PG&E’s $176M per year delivery of financial incentives.
• Established process workflows, metrics and cross functional teams for improved execution.
• Supported and presented to senior vice presidents and C-level executives on fuel cell and solar technologies and customer adoption of distributed solar PV generation.
Supervisor, Sustainable Communities Jun. 2007 – Oct. 2007
• Developed strategic plan and built internal consensus with team on new product concept integrating energy efficiency, renewable resources, demand response and related utility services. EFI, Bay Area, CA AUG. 1998-OCT. 2006 World Wide Director, Customer Success and Business Development Feb. 2005 – Oct. 2006
• Developed strategic direction and led global team of 40 consultants and support engineers located in 6 offices in Europe, Japan, and North America
• Accountable for delivering services and customer support using Salesforce across different sites.
• Created and negotiated multi-year service agreements generating over $13 million in revenue.
• Created and led customer quarterly review of post launch products addressing customer success items. Senior Manager, Services and Operations Development Feb. 2002 – Feb. 2005
• Collaborated with stakeholders and established Company’s first global service levels, product life-cycle support policies, and operational processes for customer support and services for offices in US and Amsterdam.
• Led the development and use of Company’s first “Product Dashboard” across engineering and services.
• Over 2-year period reduced customer response times by 66% and resolution performance by 75%.
Senior Manager, Product Marketing Sept. 2000 – Feb. 2002
• Collaborated with executive management to develop and define product strategy and marketing plans for solutions targeted for corporate segment, representing approximately 40% of company revenue.
• Managed product and feature development and user interface design for EFI’s document management, print driver, scanning and office productivity software applications.
Manager, Finance and Manufacturing Operations Aug. 1998 – Sept. 2000
• Led merger and acquisition valuation team for $146 million successful acquisition of Splash Tech.
• Identified and implemented reduction of royalty expenditures (over $2 million in avoided costs) in FY 1999 and FY 2000 by reviewing product configurations and contractual obligations.
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Education UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI Ross School of Business School of Environment and Sustainability
Joint Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and Environmental Science (MS), 1998 Master’s Thesis: “Tools and Implementation Framework for Environmental Cost Accounting”. HOBART COLLEGE, Geneva, NY Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Economics, 1990
Specialized Operational/Business Tools Salesforce, Insightly, Insight Squared, AirTable, Asana, SalesHood, Atlassian Confluence and JIRA Additional Community Activities
• Broom Busters, Broom pulling on Old Saint Hilary Open Space 2018-ongoing.
• San Francisco State University Romberg Tiburon Campus Development Council, 2022-ongoing
• Baseball Commissioner Tiburon Little League for 7th-9th graders 2021-ongoing
• Coach Tiburon Recreational Boys Soccer and CYO Basketball, 2018-ongoing
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STAFF REPORT
To: Mayor and Members of the Town Council
From: Department of Administrative Services
Subject: Adopt Resolution Related to the August 29, 2023 Special Municipal Election
Reviewed By: _________
Greg Chanis, Town Manager
________
Benjamin Stock, Town Attorney
SUMMARY The Town Council will adopt the resolution necessary to call a special municipal election on August 29,
2023 to elect a councilmember to fill a vacancy. RECOMMENDED ACTION(S) 1. Adopt the attached Resolution (Exhibit 1) by adoption of this item on the Consent Calendar.
BACKGROUND Noah Griffin’s resignation from the Town Council became effective on January 27, 2023. On
February 1, 2023, the Town Council met and opted to call a special election to be held on August
29, 2023 to elect a councilmember to serve out the remainder of the term until November 2024. The Town must notify the Marin County Registrar of Voters of the Town’s intention to conduct an election for the purpose of electing a councilmember by the adoption of a resolution. The
adoption of this item also authorizes the Town Clerk to publish the Notice of Election in local
media, which serves to inform Tiburon voters of a local election and the upcoming filing period to become a candidate. This year, the nomination period to become a candidate begins on Monday, May 8, 2023 and
ends at 5:30 p.m. on June 2, 2023. The person elected will take office following the certification
of the August 29, 2023 special election and serve until the November 5, 2024 general election. ANALYSIS
No further analysis provided.
FINANCIAL IMPACT The special election is estimated to cost between $40,110 - $53,480.
TOWN OF TIBURON
1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920
Town Council Meeting March 1, 2023
Agenda Item: CC-1
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CLIMATE IMPACT Staff has determined this action will have no significant impact on the Town’s contribution to
global climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Staff has preliminarily determined that adoption of this item is statutorily exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of
the CEQA Guidelines in that it does not constitute a project under CEQA, and if it were found to constitute a project, it would be exempt pursuant to the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council adopt the attached resolution (Exhibit 1) by adoption of this item on the Consent Calendar.
Exhibit(s):
1. Draft Resolution
Prepared By: Lea Dilena, Town Clerk
EXHIBIT 1
DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. XX-2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF AN ALL MAIL BALLOT SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023, TO FILL A VACANCY AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL
LAW CITIES
WHEREAS, a vacancy in the office of Town Councilmember by the resignation of Noah Griffin on
January 27, 2023, and;
WHEREAS, the term of office in which the vacancy occurs end November 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON, CALIFORNIA, DOES
RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to general
law cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the Town of Tiburon, California, on Tuesday, August
29, 2023, a Special Municipal Election conducted by all mail ballot for the purpose of the election of a
Town Councilmember for the term of office in which the vacancy was created by the resignation of Noah
Griffin, which ends November 2024.
SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be inform and content as required by law.
SECTION 3. That the Marin County Elections Department is authorized, instructed and directed to
procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and
paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election by all mail
ballot, and to canvass the results of said election.
SECTION 4. That the costs of printing candidate statements of qualifications shall be paid for in
advance by the candidate at the time Nomination Papers are filed with the Town Clerk.
SECTION 5. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and
conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 6. That the return of voted mail ballots shall be pursuant to Elections Code Section 3107.
SECTION 7. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the Town Clerk is
authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form, and
manner as required by law.
SECTION 8. That the Town Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter
it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of March, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
JACK RYAN, MAYOR
TOWN OF TIBURON
ATTEST:
LEA DILENA, TOWN CLERK
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STAFF REPORT
To: Mayor and Members of the Town Council
From: Department of Administrative Services
Subject: Consider Reappointment or New Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Various Town Boards & Commissions
Reviewed By: _________
Greg Chanis, Town Manager
________
Benjamin Stock, Town Attorney
SUMMARY The Town Council appoints board and commissioners to staggered terms on the Town’s boards, commissions, and committees. Most terms expire on February 28 of each year. Tonight, the Council will
consider making reappointments to board or commission members who seek another term or appointing new applicants to any open seats. RECOMMENDED ACTION(S) 1. Consider reappointment of any board or commission members whose terms expired on 2/28/23. 2. Consider appointment of new applicants to the open seats. 3. Direct staff to continue accepting applications for any open seats that remain vacant.
BACKGROUND
At the January 18, 2023 regular Town Council meeting, the Council announced the current and pending vacancies on Town boards, commissions and committees in the coming year. Pursuant to Town Council Resolution No. 16-2007 (Appointments Procedure), the Town Clerk published a
Notice of Current & Pending Vacancies on Boards &: Commissions (Exhibit 1) in the Ark, and
posted it at Town Hall and on the Town’s website. This notice serves to inform the public of the current and pending vacancies and invites applications for these positions. The current vacancies are summarized as follows:
• The Ranch Committee – 2 vacancies (incumbent Jerry Riessen seeks reappointment, Jason Rosell does not seek reappointment)
• Building Code Appeals Board – 1 vacancy (incumbent Brian McLeran does not seek
reappointment)
• Design Review Board – 2 vacancies (incumbents Miles Berger and Fahad Al Dughaish do not seek reappointment)
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1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920
Town Council Meeting March 1, 2023
Agenda Item: AI-1
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• Diversity Inclusion Task Force – 5 vacancies (all five incumbents Karen Carrera, Anette Harris, Ruben Kalra, Nooshin Latour, Tina Paikeday seek reappointment)
• Heritage & Arts Commission – 1 vacancy (incumbent Victoria Fong seeks reappointment)
• Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission – 1 vacancy (incumbent Chuck Hornbrook seeks reappointment)
• Planning Commission – 1 vacancy (incumbent Erica Williams seeks reappointment)
The Town Clerk contacted the current officials on the above boards and commissions whose terms expired on 2/28/2023, and several of the incumbents have notified the Town of their interest in seeking appointment to another term. ANALYSIS
It is regular practice of the Town Council to consider making their annual appointments at the first Town Council meeting in March (the first meeting following the expiration of the terms) to minimize the impact of open seats on the Town’s boards and commissions.
In consider appointments to boards and commissions, the Council gives equal consideration to new applicants and incumbents seeking another term. This year, the Council has interviewed 3 additional applicants seeking consideration for appointment to one of the available seats. The applicants could be eligible for any of the open seats, but have indicated their first preference of
appointment as follows:
• Daniel Morgan (Planning Commission) (Exhibit 2)
• Daniel Fletcher (Planning Commission) (Exhibit 3)
• Brette Daniels (Diversity Inclusion Task Force (Exhibit 4) Tonight’s Appointments
Tonight, the Town Council will consider reappointment of board or commission members
seeking another term and/or appointment of new members to the open seats. The Council may reappoint the current board or commission members seeking reappointment by one motion.
A summary of possible actions is provided by the figure below:
Reappoint Incumbent(s) And/Or
The Ranch Committee
(Make 2 appointments)
Jerry Riessen None
Design Review Board
(Make 2 appointments)
None Consider New Applicants:
Daniel Morgan (DRB is #2 Choice)
Daniel Fletcher (DRB is #2 Choice)
Diversity Inclusion Task
Force (Make 5 appointments)
Karen Carrera
Anette Harris
Ruben Kalra Nooshin Latour
Consider New Applicants*:
Brette Daniels
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Tina Paikeday Heritage & Arts Commission (Make 1 appointment) Victoria Fong None
Parks, Open Space, and Trails Commission (Make 1 appointment)
Chuck Hornbrook None
Planning Commission (Make 1 appointment) Erica Williams Consider New Applicants: Daniel Morgan (PC is #1 Choice) Daniel Fletcher (PC is #1 Choice)
*On January 18, 2023, the Town Council interviewed three additional applicants for a then-existing vacancy on the Diversity Inclusion Task Force: Christine Patel, Stephen M. Golden, and
Amannda Schneider. These three recent applicants are also eligible for appointment this evening.
If the Council is not ready to make any of the above appointments, the Council may direct staff to reopen the application period and accept applications from additional applicants.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Staff anticipates no direct fiscal impact to the Town. CLIMATE IMPACT
Staff has determined this action will have no significant impact on the Town’s contribution to global climate change. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Staff has preliminarily determined that adoption of this item is statutorily exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines in that it does not constitute a project under CEQA, and if it were found to
constitute a project, it would be exempt pursuant to the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061 (b)(3). RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council:
1. Consider reappointment of any board or commission members whose terms expired on 2/28/23. 2. Consider appointment of new applicants to the open seats. 3. Direct staff to continue accepting applications for any open seats that remain vacant.
Exhibit(s): 1. Notice of Pending Vacancies – 2023 2. Daniel Morgan Application Materials 3. Daniel Fletcher Application Materials 4. Brette Daniels Application Materials
Prepared By: Lea Dilena, Town Clerk
EXHIBIT 1
TOWN OF TIBURON
NOTICE OF CURRENT & PENDING VACANCIES
on Town Boards, Commissions & Committees
January 2023
BEL-TIB JOINT RECREATION COMMITTEE (THE RANCH) BEL-TIB LIBRARY AGENCY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BUILDING CODE APPEALS BOARD DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
DIVERSITY INCLUSION TASK FORCE
HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION
MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING
PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION
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The following vacancies on Town Boards, Commissions and Committees are current or pending in 2023. Pursuant to Resolution No. 16-2007, the Tiburon Town Council will conduct interviews of interested applicants beginning in February 2023.
Current commissioners whose terms are expiring may seek reappointment for another term; commissioners who have served terms of less than two years are eligible for automatic re-appointment.
Applicants should be residents of the Town of Tiburon and have the time, interest and desire to
serve on the board or commission, including attendance at regular monthly meetings and other activities. Some commissions are comprised of residents of both Tiburon and Belvedere, or the Tiburon Peninsula.
Applications can be obtained at www.townoftiburon.org. You may also contact Town Clerk Lea
Dilena at ldilena@townoftiburon.org or (415)435-7377 for more information. Application Deadline: February 10, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.
TOWN OF TIBURON NOTICE OF CURRENT & PENDING VACANCIES ON BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES JANUARY 2023 BELVEDERE-TIBURON JOINT RECREATION (THE RANCH) COMMITTEE Appointee Appointed Term Expires
Jerry Riessen 1999; 2003; 2007; 2011; 2013; 2015; 2019 2/28/2023
Jason Rosell 2019 2/28/2023 BELVEDERE-TIBURON LIBRARY AGENCY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointee Appointed Term Expires
Ken Weil 2019 6/30/2023
BUILDING CODE APPEALS BOARD Appointee Appointed Term Expires
Brian McLeran 2018 2/28/2023
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Appointee Appointed Term Expires
Miles Berger 2019 2/28/2023
Fahad Al Dughaish* 2022 2/28/2023
DIVERSITY INCLUSION TASK FORCE
Appointee Appointed Term Expires Karen Carrera* 2021 2/28/2023
Anette Harris 2021 2/28/2023
Ruben Kalra 2021 2/28/2023
Tina Paikeday* 2022 2/28/2023
HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION
Appointee Appointed Term Expires
Victoria Fong 2015, 2019 2/28/2023
MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING Appointee Appointed Term Expires
Jane Gould* 2021 6/31/2023
PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS COMMISSION Appointee Appointed Term Expires
Chuck Hornbrook 2019 2/28/2023
PLANNING COMMISSION
Appointee Appointed Term Expires
Erica Williams 2014, 2015, 2019 2/28/2023
*Eligible for automatic reappointment pursuant to Town Council Resolution No. 16-2007
Copies to: The Ark (for publication on 1/11, 1/25, and 2/1/2023) and Marin Independent Journal
Notice Posted at Tiburon Town Hall
Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920
lstefani@townoftiburon.org
415.435.7377
TOWN OF TIBURON
COMMISSION, BOARD & COMMITTEE
APPLICATION
The Town Council considers appointments to its various Town commissions, boards and
committees throughout the year due to term expirations and unforeseen vacancies. In its effort
to broaden participation by local residents in Tiburon’s local governmental process and
activities, the Council needs to know your interest in serving the Town in some capacity.
Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience which would be
beneficial to the Town, by completing this form and returning it to Town Hall with a resume.
Copies will be forwarded to the Town Council and informal applicant/Council interviews are
scheduled periodically during the year. Your application will also remain on file at Town Hall for
a period of one (1) year. Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community.
Lea Stefani
Town Clerk
Applicant Name
Full Name: Date:
Areas of Interest
Please indicate your areas of interest in numerical order:
Planning Commission Parks, Open Space & Trails Comm.
Design Review Board Bel-Tib Joint Recreation Board
Heritage & Arts Commission Disaster Advisory Council
Bel-Tib Library Board Commission on Aging
Affordable Housing Building Code Appeals Board
Daniel Morgan 01/31/2023
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Applicant Information
Address:
Street Address Apartment/Unit #
City State ZIP Code
Phone:Email:
Why did you select your area(s) of interest?
What are your applicable qualifications and experiences?
Public Disclosure Notice: Submitted application materials constitute a public record and may be publicized in
their redacted form as part of Town Council meeting materials.
1 Benton Court
Tiburon, CA 94965
415-515-2179 Dan@Marinerslandingllc.com
I have been in the building and entitlement areas for the 40 years and have been on "the other
side of the table" all of those years. Now, I would like to give back and be on the decision
makers side of the table. I believe my experience, knowledge and understanding of the
process will be a benefit to both the town and the applicants.
With respect to the planning commission appointment, this area intrigues me and I learn
something each time I approach it. I like land use and would be an asset in this particular time
of changes to state law.
With respect to the design review board, I believe I have progressive design tastes as well as
the understandign of how things should fit in both esthetically and practicality.
I am a licensed general contractor;
I am a licensed real estate broker;
I have entitled over 1600 homes in my carrier;
I have built over 500 homes in my carrier;
I have entitled numerous commercial properties in my carrier;
I currently own and manage a significant portfolio of both commercial and residential properties
in Marin and Sonoma Counties;
Daniel H. Morgan
PROJECT RESUME
Daniel Morgan has been in the real estate industry his entire carrier that began in 1982. He
began his carrier as a real estate appraiser and completed the education and experience
requirements for the MAI designation. Dan earned his CCIM designation in 1989 and earned
his master’s degree in real estate from Golden Gate University in 1990. From that point he
transitioned into the development field with his primary focus on residential development.
Most recently (over the past 5 years) Dan has been focused on commercial properties. Below is a
summary of relevant projects:
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Various Single Family Luxury Speculative Homes – Northern California:
8 Buckwheat Ct. Tiburon, CA 1994
335 Backfield Drive, Tiburon, CA 1994
4 Acacia, Tiburon, CA 1997
603 Fairway Drive, Novato, CA 1997
607 Fairway Drive, Novato, CA 2000
611 Fairway Drive, Novato, CA 2000
25 Moncada, San Rafael, CA 2001
1301 Sandy Way, Olympic Valley, CA 2004
2 Ranch Drive (Victorian Office), Novato, CA 2005
31 Juno Road, Tiburon, CA 2006
99 Montford, Mill Valley, CA 2011
111 Woodland, Kentfield, CA 2013
575 Throckmorton, Mill Valley, CA 2014
1 Benton Court, Tiburon, CA 2014
124 California Street, Mill Valley, CA 2015
87 Laurel Grove, Ross, CA 2016
15 Toussin, Kentfield, CA 2017
Single Family Speculative Work in Progress:
Fountaingrove Ranch, Santa Rosa, CA 2019
New Home Subdivision Work in Progress:
Kerry Ranch Subdivision 2018
Marlow Road Subdivision 2018
New Home Subdivision History - Entitlement/Construction Completed and Sold to Date:
Santa Ana Town homes --- Santa Rosa, CA 43 Homes
Santa Ana Town Homes is a subdivision located on Petaluma Hill Road in Southeast Santa Rosa.
This project sold out in 1994 and 1995 and had no standing inventory.
Peach Court --- Santa Rosa, CA 35 Homes
Peach Court is a subdivision that was the first project completed under the Sonoma County “Type
C” guidelines that give a density bonus for selling the homes to low/moderate income buyers on
a 20/80 basis. The project won a Gold Nugget Merit Award in the “Best Affordable Detached
Home” category. The homes sold in 1996 and 1997 and had no standing inventory.
Cotati Oaks --- Cotati, CA 24 Homes
Cotati Oaks is a subdivision located on School Street in Cotati. The project was built and sold in
1998 and 1999 and had no standing inventory.
Wild Oak --- Santa Rosa, CA 6 Homes
The Villages at Wild Oak are homes in a PUD in the Wild Oak Subdivision near Oakmont. The
non---age restricted community caters to empty nesters and older adults. The project was built
and sold in 2000 and had no standing inventory
Meadowlark Homes --- Santa Rosa, CA 86 Homes
This project consists of 3 phases totaling 86 homes in the northwest quadrant of Santa Rosa. This
project came on the market in 2004 and there was no standing inventory. Prices and demand
were strong as this was the only product on the market at the time. It had a UST issue to be
resolved and Wells Fargo Bank was the construction lender.
Marin Country Club Estates --- Novato, CA 37 Homes
Marin Country Club Estates is a subdivision at Marin Golf and Country Club. The final mapped
subdivision was acquired from the lender in 1998 on very favorable terms. The plan was to
build the first 7 homes of which 3 were completed and sold (Fairway Drive Homes in the
speculative homes section). The remaining lots were donated to the Marin County Open Space
District and a charitable contribution deduction of approximately $3,000,000 was received.
Atherton Ranch – Novato, CA 158 Homes
Atherton Ranch is a subdivision with 70,000 square feet of commercial office space on Redwood
Boulevard in downtown Novato. The site consists of 48 acres of which over ½ will remain
open space. Forty of the homes (25%) were affordable to low-income senior citizens
through a partnership with the Nova---Ro Corporation, which is a subsidiary of the Novato
Rotary Club. The project approval and EIR certification was completed in November 2000 and
groundbreaking began in July of 2002 and the project was completed in 2004. This community
received the coveted 2004 Gold Nugget Award in the category of “Best Master Planned
Community, 25 to 99 Acres.” There was no standing inventory. The commercial portion was
exchanged into the 2401 Bert Drive commercial property discussed below.
Red Tail Estates – Santa Rosa, CA 15 Homes
This project was purchased with final map recorded and improvement plans approved. This
project was completed in 2003 and 2004. There was no standing inventory.
Calhoun Village – Indio, CA 31 Homes
A gated community located at Calhoun and Dr. Carrion near Jackson St. in the city of Indio. The
project sold out during the 3rd Qtr. of 2005 and there was no standing inventory.
Northview 1 --- Santa Rosa, CA 19Homes
Northview 1 is a subdivision on 2.5 acres in northwest Santa Rosa. The unique feature of this
project is the fact that 10 of the homes included “Granny” units, which were strongly encouraged
by the City of Santa Rosa. Construction was completed in 2006 and sales stretched into 2007.
Chanate Village – Santa Rosa, CA 34 Homes
This property this located at Chanate Road and Mendocino Avenue in the city of Santa Rosa. It
is near the junior college, Kaiser Hospital and the County Administration building. The project
was completed in 2007 and was the first in Northern California to be sold at Auction. The homes
all sold in 35 minutes and closed over the next 45 days.
La Placita – Palm Desert, CA 20 Homes
This project is located on the south side of Hovely Avenue between Portola and Monterey in
Palm Desert. The homes were move up and sold in 2006 with no standing inventory.
Bel Aire – Palm Desert, CA 8 Homes
This property was 5 apartment units on 2.5 acres in prestigious south Palm Desert off of
Highway 74. It was subdivided into 8 lots and sold to a custom builder in 2005.
Avalar Master Planned Community 1004 Homes
The 240 acres were acquired under a rolling option over a 4-year period beginning in 2001. The
plan consisted of 6 separate communities and a school site. The first phase of the Master Planned
Community was Navarra at Avalar which was successfully built out and sold.
Navarra at Avalar – Coachella, CA 160 Homes
This is a part of the Avalar Master Planned community in the City of Coachella. Morgan built
160 of the homes in the first phase in 2004 through 2006. The homes experienced significant
appreciation and Bank of America was the lender.
Anthony 2 – Coachella, CA 152 Homes
This subdivision was part of the Avalar Master Planned community in the City of Coachella, CA.
It was entitled by Morgan and sold to KB Homes who built the homes beginning in 2005 through
2007. This property was exchanged into the 1 McInnis Parkway property discussed below.
Aria Place – Santa Rosa, CA 54 Homes
This subdivision consisted of 2 maps – Wildflower and Tapestry and contained 25 and 29 homes
respectively. The subdivision process started with Tapestry in 2005 and was re-entitled with new
product for 2015-2018. The homes range in size from 1250 square feet to 1892 square feet and
were all sold successfully by the end of 2018. HomeStreet Bank provided the construction
financing. Gross revenues were $33.4M.
Bay Village Subdivision 12 Homes
Bay Village was a remainder parcel that consisted of 12 homes, 8 of which sold in 2017. The
remaining 4 homes were completed in the last quarter of 2021 and immediately sold. The homes
were attached at the garage in a duplex configuration. The homes sold and closed upon
completion and the project was financed by HomeStreet Bank.
Mark West Springs Subdivision
Mark West Springs Subdivision consists of 17 single family homes and one 4 plex. This project
recently sold out in early 2020 and was financed by First Bank from Sacramento. The homes sold
in the mid to upper $500,000 to lower $600,000’s.
2022 WORK IN PROGRESS
Marlow Road Subdivision – City44 – City44 is a 44-home subdivision in Santa Rosa with a
contemporary style. It consists of detached and attached product and can be viewed at
https://www.city44santarosa.com/. It is currently approximately 85% complete as of the end of
Q4 2022. The model homes and phases 1 & 2 are completely sold out and closings will began in
March 2022. All homes are under construction in the last phase and deliveries will be completed
by Q2, 2023 and may extend into late 2023 due to market conditions. Gross revenues are
estimated to be $35.5M. The project was financed by HomeStreet Bank.
Kerry Ranch Subdivision – Kerry Ranch is a 30-home single family detached subdivision located in
Santa Rosa, CA adjacent to the highly successful Aria Place subdivision. Kerry Ranch is also of
contemporary design and consists of 12 homes with ADU’s and another 15 homes that are single
story design. The model homes and phase 1 are complete and the balance of the homes are
scheduled to be completed by the end of Q3 of 2023. Gross revenues are expected to be $30.6M.
Sunwest Bank financed the project.
SUMMARY - In all, Dan has built over 700 homes, entitled another 844 homes for a total of
1544 homes with an aggregate value of over $400,000,000.
Commercial projects include the following:
1 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael, CA – this is a 33,000 square foot office building next to the Civic
Center in San Rafael. The major tenant was Autodesk who occupied over ½ of the space. The
building was acquired in 2005 and was subsequently sold to the Marin County Employees
Retirement Association in 2007. This property was exchanged into the CVS Pharmacies discussed
below.
Atherton Place is an 11-unit commercial office building in Novato, CA. It is a historic
Victorian leased to individual users of the space. The building was moved there as a part of the
Atherton Ranch Subdivision discussed above.
CVS Pharmacies – the Morgan’s owned 4 freestanding buildings leased to CVS Pharmacies. They
are in Fredericksburg MD, Rockwell, NC, Danville, NC and Monticello, FL. This property was
exchanged in 2013 for the Mariners Landing Property.
225 Locust Street, Sausalito, CA – this development property consists of a Marina with 10,000
square feet of flex space. It currently has a 60 boat Marina with 8.8 acres of “under water” fee
simple land for expansion of the marina.
2401 Bert Drive, Hollister, CA – Mr. Morgan acquired this 175,325 square foot warehouse in
2007. It is leased to Tenknova (Nasdaq TKNO) and GMEX. This property was sold to a logistics REIT
in Q1, 2022 which closed in June of 2022.
Mariner’s Landing, Sausalito, CA – This property was acquired in the 4th quarter of 2013. It consists
of 8 separate freestanding building containing 84,890 square feet of mixed-use space. When the
property was purchased, it was 75% occupied and the gross monthly revenue was $127,115.
Within 6 months of ownership, the occupancy was 100% and the gross revenue was $197,600 while
reducing monthly expenditures. This property has been renovated and is fully leased. FaceBook is
the major tenant and is occupying 22,000 square feet. The campus recently appraised for
$42,000,000.
Notable Accomplishments:
Dan received the coveted Gold Nugget Award at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in 2000 in
the category of “Best Master Planned Community over 100 Homes” for the Atherton Ranch
Subdivision. Dan also received a Gold Nugget Merit award for the Peach Court Subdivision in
the category of “Best Affordable Detached Subdivision.” Dan was the featured builder in Builder
Digest in the April 1999 edition. Dan recently spoke about debt financing at the Crittenden
National Real Estate conference in San Diego.
Lenders
The following lenders have provided construction financing to Dan and his various entitles over
the years:
Bank of America Homebuilder Division
Wells Fargo Bank Homebuilder Division
National Bank of the Redwoods
Summit State Bank
Fremont Bank
Allied Bank
Circle Bank
Umpqua Bank
Sonoma Mortgage
El Paseo Bank
Palm Desert National Bank
5 Star Bank
Napa Valley Bank
HomeStreet Bank
SunWest Bank
Sabal Financial
First Bank
Community Bank of the Bay
First Republic Bank
Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920
lstefani@townoftiburon.org
415.435.7377
TOWN OF TIBURON
COMMISSION, BOARD & COMMITTEE
APPLICATION
The Town Council considers appointments to its various Town commissions, boards and
committees throughout the year due to term expirations and unforeseen vacancies. In its effort
to broaden participation by local residents in Tiburon’s local governmental process and
activities, the Council needs to know your interest in serving the Town in some capacity.
Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience which would be
beneficial to the Town, by completing this form and returning it to Town Hall with a resume.
Copies will be forwarded to the Town Council and informal applicant/Council interviews are
scheduled periodically during the year. Your application will also remain on file at Town Hall for
a period of one (1) year. Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community.
Lea Stefani
Town Clerk
Applicant Name
Full Name: Date:
Areas of Interest
Please indicate your areas of interest in numerical order:
Planning Commission Parks, Open Space & Trails Comm.
Design Review Board Bel-Tib Joint Recreation Board
Heritage & Arts Commission Disaster Advisory Council
Bel-Tib Library Board Commission on Aging
Affordable Housing Building Code Appeals Board
Daniel Fletcher 01/22/2023
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Applicant Information
Address:
Street Address Apartment/Unit #
City State ZIP Code
Phone:Email:
Why did you select your area(s) of interest?
What are your applicable qualifications and experiences?
Public Disclosure Notice: Submitted application materials constitute a public record and may be publicized in
their redacted form as part of Town Council meeting materials.
1661 Mar West St.
Tiburon
1-312-608-5816 daniel.l.fletcher@gmail.com
This past summer my wife and I moved from the city (SF) to Tiburon to put down permanent
roots and raise our family in this beautiful town. We found our family home just under Old St.
Hilary's and a short walk from downtown. We havea2yearolddaughter (Quinn) in preschool
at BTCCC and a two month old (Eloise) who will follow in her big sister's footsteps. We chose
Tiburon for so many reasons - friends, natural beauty, family friendliness, history, schools,
culture, safety. Tiburon, in our eyes, is one of the most amazing towns in the country. We
would like to contribute to the success and prosperity of this town where we plan to raise our
family and I believe that my experiences, skill set and passions align closely with my four
choices above. The Commissions and Boards that I have selected are focused on planning &
stewardship, our natural environment and our community recreational and educational
programming. These are all areas I am passionate about and to which I believe I can
contribute.
Professionally, I am a CFO, investor and board member. My 16 year career has spanned many
industries from technology and manufacturing to consumer goods and commercial real estate,
with 13 of my 16 years spent in leadership roles. My strengths lie in leadership, growth,
strategy, financial stewardship and M&A. As a corporate leader, I pride myself in being able to
bond with, lead and learn from people from an immense diversity of backgrounds, geographies
and motivations. I have a Bachelors and Masters in Accounting and I am a Certified Public
Accountant (CPA).
In my personal life I am a husband, father and Tiburon resident. I love to enjoy our local parks
with the family and play tennis and golf when I can find the time as a father of young children.
Daniel L. Fletcher
1661 Mar West St ▪ Tiburon, CA 94920
SUMMARY
C-Suite Executive ▪ Board Member ▪ Investor ▪ Private Equity Professional ▪ Advisor
SKILLS
Strategy ▪ Performance Improvement ▪ Organizational Transformation ▪ Business and Corporate Development ▪
Financial Modeling ▪ M&A ▪ Carve Outs & Integrations ▪ S&OP Planning ▪ Budgeting & Forecasting ▪ Process
Improvement ▪ Treasury ▪ Financial Reporting ▪ Salesforce Effectiveness ▪ Valuation ▪ Financial & Operational
Due Diligence ▪ Pricing & Packaging ▪ GTM ▪ Technology ▪ 100 Day Planning & Execution ▪ Team Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Financial Officer, Planful Dec. 2018 – May 2020, Jan. 2022 - present
CFO of this leading provider of cloud-based connected planning and financial close enterprise software
solutions. Leadership over Finance, Accounting, Corporate Development and Legal.
Chief Financial Officer, MarkLogic Oct. 2020 – Jan. 2022
CFO of this ~$130M leading enterprise NoSQL database vendor. Leadership over Finance, Corporate
Development, Human Resources, IT, and Legal. Sold to Progress Software.
Board Member, Gappify Aug. 2021 – present
Leader in accounting process automation software
Principal, Vector Capital – technology investment firm Jun. 2018 – present
Principal working across all aspects of the investment process, including origination of new investment
opportunities, due diligence and managing existing investments.
Advisory Board Member, Ordway – billing, revenue recognition software Apr. 2022 - present
Advisory Board Member & Investor, Tesorio – cashflow performance software Feb. 2020 – present
Board Member, Clover Wireless Dec. 2019 – Mar. 2021
~$300M global market leader of aftermarket lifecycle management services and solutions for mobile devices
Alvarez & Marsal, Private Equity Performance Improvement Apr. 2014 – Jun. 2018
Served in portfolio company executive leadership roles and executed performance improvement initiatives for
PE firms such as Advent International, Platinum Equity, Kohlberg & Co, Stone Canyon, JMI and Pamplona
Associate, Sterling Partners – healthcare, education & technology investment firm May 2011 – Aug. 2013
Manager, Allstate Investments – Fortune 100 Asset Manager Sep. 2010 – May 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers Aug. 2007 – Sep. 2010
Audit serving large financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Grosvenor Capital and State Farm Bank
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
University of Missouri, Trulaske College of Business Columbia, MO
Masters of Accountancy – cum laude May 2007
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy – cum laude May 2006
Honors College Graduate May 2006
Certified Public Accountant
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STAFF REPORT
To: Mayor and Members of the Town Council
From: Department of Administrative Services
Subject: Town Council Interim Appointment
Reviewed By: _________
Greg Chanis, Town Manager
________
Benjamin Stock, Town Attorney
SUMMARY The Town Council will consider making one interim appointment to the Town Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S) 1. Consider making one interim appointment to the Town Council.
BACKGROUND
Noah Griffin resigned from the Town Council on January 27, 2023. The Council met on February 1, 2023 to determine how to fill the vacancy, and decided to call a special election on August 29, 2023 for Tiburon voters to elect a councilmember to serve for the balance of the term until
November 2024.
At the same meeting, the Council also opted to make an interim appointment for a councilmember to serve until the certification of the August 29 election. Staff accepted applications for the Town Council interim appointment position in accordance with regular Town
Council appointments procedure and received four timely applications – Isaac Nikfar (Exhibit 1),
Lou Weller (Exhibit 2), Nora Noguez (Exhibit 3), Kathleen Defever (Exhibit 4), Karen Carrera (Exhibit 5), Chuck Hornbrook (Exhibit 6), and Christine McElreath (Exhibit 7). The Town Council interviewed all applicants tonight, and is asked to consider making the
appointment this evening. The person appointed will take office at the next regular Town Council
meeting and serve until the certification of the August 29, 2023, special municipal election. ANALYSIS
No further analysis provided.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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Staff anticipates no direct fiscal impact to the Town. CLIMATE IMPACT
Staff has determined this action will have no significant impact on the Town’s contribution to
global climate change. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Staff has preliminarily determined that adoption of this item is statutorily exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines in that it does not constitute a project under CEQA, and if it were found to constitute a project, it would be exempt pursuant to the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3).
RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Town Council: 1. Consider making one interim appointment to the Town Council.
Exhibit(s): 1. Isaac Nikfar Application Materials 2. Lou Weller Application Materials 3. Nora Noguez Application Materials 4. Kathleen Defever Application Materials 5. Karen Carrera Application Materials 6. Chuck Hornbrook Application Materials 7. Christina McElreath Application Materials Prepared By: Lea Dilena, Town Clerk
Town Council and Town Staff,
I am submitting this Letter of Interest for the open seat on Tiburon Town Council.
Our family moved to Tiburon in May of 2012. We were drawn to Tiburon’s beautiful Open Space,
excellent schools and safe community. Our 3 children attended the Reed Union School District
beginning in kindergarten (one child currently at Redwood High School and two in the Reed Union
School District at Del Mar Middle School).
I have a strong record of community involvement and volunteer work (see below), recently ran as a
Challenger for Town Council in November 2022, receiving 2,000 votes and proactively solving
problems as a member of Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission.
Tiburon Community Involvement:
●Vice-Chair of Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission since 2017 (also former Chair)
○Partnership with TPSC and SMLAX for MCKegney field use within recommended
use-guidelines
○Co-Author of Tiburon IPM Policy
○Greenwood Cove Beach Improvements (coming in 2023)
○Tiburon Parks and Open Space Master Plan Subcommittee (Current)
●Volunteer Athletic Director of St. Hilary CYO since 2016
●Volunteer Coach in Tiburon for Basketball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Little League and Soccer
since 2012
●Endorsed by Sierra Club for the 2022 Election
As a candidate in 2022 I heard from many people in the community and if appointed I will continue
to listen to the community and learn from members of Town Council, the boards and commissions
and Town Staff. There are many large issues facing Tiburon; Climate Change, Housing Mandates,
need for new and improved Parks and Open Spaces, Traffic among others and I am excited about
the opportunity to serve the Town of Tiburon at a greater capacity.
I ask that you consider me for appointment to Tiburon Town Council.
Thank you,
Isaac Nikfar
Isaac Nikfar
515 Hilary Drive | Tiburon, CA | 94920 | (408) 499-5045 |isaac@nikfar.com |
Summary:
Consistently high-performing Sales and Partnerships Leader with a strong background in SAAS, AdTech and Media, most recently Business
Principal for Google Exchange Connected TV (CTV) Business (120% YoY Growth) and Established Net-New $10M+ CTV Business Line in 2022.
Prior roles included Managing a Team of Agency sellers managing relationships and partnerships with major Holding Companies (WPP, IPG and
Publicis) in North America. Grew Agency business line from $30M/year in revenue to $1B/Year (2014-2018).
Sales managers, product managers, my current and previous bosses in addition to coworkers would be happy to speak to my ability to manage,
think strategically and execute.
Google Experience:
January 2019-Present
Business Principal, Connected TV, Google Exchange
Responsibilities:
●Grew the CTV Exchange Channel at Google (Across Agencies/DSPs/SSP Open Buyer) from $XX/Year to $XXX/Yearoo
●Presented new strategic opportunities for growth to Senior Management and Product Management and created significant new
business lines with net-new recurring revenue across Connected TV and Audio of $10M+ Revenue in 2022.
●Worked independently to grow Google’s Connected TV Revenue line including partnership discussions with Amazon, Magnite and
others
●Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including Product Management/Engineering and Clients) to present strategic
product improvement opportunities with associated revenue to improve Google’s CTV offering
January 2014-January 2019
Team Lead - Google Exchange (AdX) Agency Team
Responsibilities:
●Manage a team of 3 Account Executives/Account Managers handling the day-to-day operations of programmatic buying
●Provided Performance Feedback, Mentorship, Identify Opportunities for Career Development and Empathetic Leadership
●Sell the value of Google’s Exchange technology at the Agency Trading Desk, Operating Company and Holding Company Level
●Create and establish relationships and joint business plans with Senior Leaders both at Google and Agencies
October 2009-January 2014
Senior Account Executive/Business Development - DFP Video and Audience Manager (SAAS)
Responsibilities:
●Close Deals:>30 DFP Video deals (YTD 2013) accounting for >67%of all DFP Video business (32Bil annual impression RR) and >45 AdX
Video Deals accounting for 95%of all AdX Video Impressions (5Bil annual impression RR)
●Craft Google’s Video story, Value Proposition, Objection handling and Sales Deck
●Proactively monitor AdX Video revenue, oversee account optimization meetings and Best Practices meetings with clients
●Represent Sales in cross-functional commercialization meetings for Video products
●Train the PBS Account Management Team on Platform and Monetization products
●Co-Created, commercialized and launched DoubleClick’s Audience Manager and Data Platform for Publishers (business line account
for over $30M in revenue)
February 2008-October 2009
Account Executive - DFP Platform New Business (SAAS), PBS Americas
●Responsible for prospecting, cold calling, presenting and closing major new business deals with publishers which did not have an
existing relationship with DoubleClick/Google
●Consistently a top performer, with several quarters as the #1 rep on the Americas team
●Over $8mil in Ad Serving Bookings over 6 quarters in role (avg >$800k/quarter in Platform Bookings)and 26 new AdX Deals signed.
Pre-Google Experience:
January 2004-February 2008
Director of Sales (SAAS) - Zedo, Inc.
●Started as Account Executive at Zedo, Inc., and Ad Serving company competing with DoubleClick’s DFP (revenue was <$1mil/year)
●Closed significant new business deals with major publishers/contributed >50% of all company revenue
●Promoted to Director of Sales reporting to the CEO and Junior Executive within the Company Executive Leadership Team with sole
global responsibility over all revenue and a sales team of 5 reps located in Mumbai, London and San Francisco. Grew (SAAS) Ad Server
Revenue to >$7mil and personally accounted for 83% of total company revenue.
●Other Pre-Google Experience (Pre-January 2004) can be detailed as needed.
Education
SCPM, Advanced Project Management, Stanford University, 2011
●Google sponsored professional development program
●Elected for track focused on strategy and finance
B.S., Business Administration, San Francisco State University/Chico State, 2004
●President, Iota Kappa Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity
●Varsity Rugby (Division I)
●Vice President, SFSU CHapter of the American Marketing Association
●College Radio Disc Jockey, KSCU 93.3 The Underground Sound
February 13, 2023
Lea Dilena
Town Clerk Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920 ldilena@townoftiburon.org
Re: Tiburon Town Council Vacancy
Dear Lea: This confirms my interest in an appointment to fill the current vacancy on the Tiburon Town
Council resulting from the resignation of Noah Griffin. I am interested and willing to serve on the Council for the period from appointment until whoever wins the special election scheduled for
August takes office. At present I do not intend to stand in that election for the balance of Mr.
Griffin’s term. I believe my background in law and public policy, prior service on the Tiburon Design Review Board and Planning Commission and more than 30 year residency in Tiburon make me
qualified for this position. Thanks for your assistance. I look forward to meeting with the Council if selected to proceed to
interview phase of the process..
Sincerely,
Louis S. Weller
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LOUIS S. WELLER
291 BLACKFIELD DRIVE • TIBURON, CA • 94920
PHONE: 415.205.1031 • FAX: 415.783.9029 • EMAIL: lweller@comcast.net
February 2023
LOUIS S. WELLER 291 Blackfield Drive Tiburon, CA 94920
Tiburon Resident since 1989 Telephone: (415) 205-1031 Facsimile: (415) 887-9239
Email: lweller@wellerpartnersllp.com EXPERIENCE
2015-Current Weller Partners, LLP, Sausalito, California Business and taxation law practice emphasizing complex real property and corporate transactions and taxation; concentration on transactions
and tax planning for the real estate industry including formation of corporations, partnerships and joint ventures, syndications, purchases, sales, subdivision planning, financing and development 2012-2015 Bryan Cave LLP, San Francisco, California
Consulting and advising on tax and legal issues arising in real estate purchase, sales, leasing, development, financing and entity creation,
including REIT issues.
1999-2012 Deloitte Tax LLP, San Francisco, California Principal and Director of Transactions Planning Practice, National Real
Estate Tax Services. National Leader, Like-Kind Exchange Services. 1975-1999 Private law practice in Oakland and San Francisco focusing on business, real
estate and taxation including 1988-1999 with Weller & Drucker, LLP. 1970-1971 Environmental Protection Agency, City of New York: staff analyst
EDUCATION Law School
University of California, Berkeley School of Law: J.D. 1975 California Law Review: Note and Comment Editor 1974-75 Moot Court Board
American Jurisprudence Award in Real Property Graduate School University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Public Policy:
Master of Public Policy 1975 Goldsmith Public Service Scholarship 1972-73 Undergraduate Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut: B.A. cum laude 1970 Honors in Political Science
Louis S. Weller Page 2 AFFILIATIONS Town of Tiburon, Design Review Board, Planning Commission (2012-2018)
Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Board of Trustees, 2009-2018, Chair of Board 2016-2018.
American Bar Association; State Bar of California; Bar Association of San Francisco. Various committees and sections dealing with real property, taxation, business and
partnership law. Fellow, American College of Tax Counsel Member, Congregation Kol Shofar, Tiburon
TEACHING AND PUBLICATIONS
Board of Editors, Journal of Taxation, review and edit articles relating to real estate issues. Instructor and Lecturer in Tax, Real Estate, Securities and Finance:
California Continuing Education of the Bar; Golden Gate University Graduate School of Taxation, San Francisco; California Society of Certified Public Accountants;
Practicing Law Institute; California Association of Realtors; Mid-American Tax Institute; Yellowstone Tax Institute; National Real Estate Resource Center; University of Southern California Tax Institute; New York University Federal Income Tax Institute; American Bar Association Tax Section; State Bar of California Tax Section; Bar Association of San Francisco (numerous programs and courses in tax, real property finance, secured transactions, work-outs, contracts and securities
issues) Founder and Chair since 1996: Jeremiah Long annual Conference on Internal Revenue
Code Section 1031. Consultant and author for California Continuing Education of the Bar volumes on Real
Estate Exchanges, Partnership Taxation, Leasing and Condominium & Planned Development practice.
KATHLEEN M. DEFEVER, Esq. LLM 132 Sugarloaf Drive ● Tiburon, CA kathleen@defeverlaw.com +1 (312) 286-1076 February 24, 2023 Tiburon Town Council Attn: Town Clerk Lea Stefani Tiburon Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Re: Application for Vacant Councilmember Seat Dear Councilmembers: Thank you for your continued service to our exceptional community, and thank you for taking the time to carefully consider each candidate for the vacant councilmember seat. Although we have likely interacted on numerous occasions before – there is undoubtedly much more that I can share about myself, and my activities in Tiburon. I will attempt to do so, here. You will see from my resume that I am a consumer insurance attorney. This means that I advocate on behalf of insurance policyholders. Recently, I have advocated on behalf of victims of the Glass Fire (of 2020), in a rural community called the Alpine Valley, in Sonoma. This past year, I also used my advocacy skills to aid the residents and government of my home township in rural Michigan, when they sought my advice on how to manage a large-scale wind farm project which had applied to place twelve 500-foot wind turbines near the homes of residents. I understand - and deeply appreciate - the importance of community, of government, and collaboration. Outside of my professional work, I am very active in my beloved home community of Tiburon. I have served on the Planning Commission for five years, including one year as Chair. I have a deep understanding of the General Plan, our Town ordinances, and how our Town government operates. I have personally worked on recent General Plan and ordinance updates, including the addition of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, and the recent ADU and housing element adaptations. I understand the difficulties the Town is currently facing with the state of California housing initiatives, and I am invested in seeking the ideal policies for our Town. I now serve on the Board of Farley Place, an affordable housing project in Belvedere, so I can better understand how affordable housing can integrate seamlessly into our communities. I appreciate the intricacies of the Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, and I am dedicated to ensuring we create concrete goals and tangible results for our resident minorities who are so admirably volunteering their time, experience and expertise. I spend time listening to the voices of our minority residents, and I support the Town whole-heartedly in strengthening those voices, while creating programs to expand the diversity and strength of our Town.
In my work as the President of the Rotary Club of Tiburon-Belvedere, I collaborate with residents and town leaders on events such as Get Ready to Go 94920, where our Club donated 200 emergency evacuation lanterns. Our Club also sponsors the Teacher of the Year award at both Saint Hilary’s and the Reed Union School Districts, as well as presents the Dave Hutton Service Above Self Award to a deserving student at Del Mar Middle School, and co-sponsors the Citizen of the Year award with the Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. I coordinate these events, and present the awards at the ceremonies. During the pandemic, through my initiative, our Club lifted Tiburon morale by awarding deserving residents with special Service Above Self awards, for their exceptional service to the community during what were very uncertain and anxious times. In the spring and summer, we help the Richardson Bay Audubon Center with gardening and planting. This spring we are also sponsoring a Tiburon Peninsula Little League Team, the Phillies. In the fall we volunteer at the Tiburon Peninsula Club’s world-renowned tennis tournament, the Tiburon Challenger, as well as the Tiburon Wine Festival, managed by the Chamber and supported by The Ranch. In December, we volunteer at the Town’s Holiday Festival, handing out popcorn, hot chocolate, and other treats. I am personally involved in the coordination and on-site volunteering for every one of these events. Soon we will be handing out popcorn at The Ranch’s Belvedere Spring Carnival and Egg Hunt. And in June, we are the primary food and beverage vendor for the ever-popular Tiburon Classic Car Show, where we raise money for our many charitable projects on the Peninsula, in Marin, and beyond. I am proud to lead a Club which cares so deeply for the community, and doesn’t just talk about it. We get out there and do it. I also serve my community by educating neighbors about fire safety. The Upper Sugarloaf FireWise community is the only active FireWise group in Tiburon, and I would like to expand these educational opportunities to other neighborhoods on the Peninsula. During Covid, I volunteered my legal expertise to support the small businesses of Tiburon and Belvedere with their insurance claims, through the Chamber of Commerce. As you can see, I am very active in the Tiburon community, and this is because I love my community, and I love collaborating to make our community a better place. I will be honored to have the opportunity to further serve our wonderful Tiburon community by joining you on the Tiburon Town Council. Best,
Kathleen M. Defever
KATHLEEN M. DEFEVER, Esq. LLM 132 Sugarloaf Drive ● Tiburon, CA kathleen@defeverlaw.com +1 (312) 286-1076
EDUCATION
Ghent University Faculty of Law and Criminology, Ghent, Belgium
Doctoral Fellow, April 2023 – April 2027 University of Connecticut College of Law, Hartford, CT Master of Laws in Insurance Law, May 2018 DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, IL Juris Doctor with Specialization in International and Comparative Law, July 2007
DePaul University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, June 2003
Certifications State Bar of California, California and Colorado Public Insurance Adjuster, European Law Institute – Member of Special Interest Group on Insurance Law
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Town of Tiburon, California Planning Commissioner, February 2018-Present
Defever Law (Consumer Insurance Litigation, http://www.defeverlaw.com ), Tiburon, CA Owner / Principal Attorney, 2013 – Present
MisInsured, LLC (Insurance Claim Consulting), Tiburon, CA
Owner / Public Insurance Adjuster, 2021 - Present
The Greenspan Co./Adjusters International (Property Insurance), South San Francisco, CA
Public Insurance Adjuster, July 2015 – April 2017
Thomson Reuters / Findlaw.com (Law Publishers), Sunnyvale, CA
Legal Content Writer (Contract), May 2014 – August 2014
Ray Bourhis Associates (Disability Insurance Litigation), San Francisco, CA
Managing Attorney, May 2009 – March 2013 Office of the Federal Public Defender (United States Federal Government, Criminal Law), Chicago, IL Legal Intern, January 2007–May 2008
Elite Model Management, Chicago, IL
Professional Fashion Model, 1999–2003
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Rotary International Club of Tiburon-Belvedere, California
President, July 2021 – June 2024 (joined 2019)
• Get Ready to Go 94920, donation of emergency lanterns (2022)
• Tiburon Classic Car Show, provision of food and beverages, managing and volunteering at
event (annually)
• Reed Union Schools, facilitating donation of playground equipment (2022)
• Teacher of the Year Awards at St. Hilary’s and Reed Union Schools, presentation of awards
(annual)
• Dave Hutton Service Above Self Award to Del Mar Middle School student, presentation of
award (annual)
• Citizen of the Year, in collaboration with Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, presentation of award and charitable donation (annual)
• Service Above Self Awards to deserving community members, presentation of awards (periodic)
• Volunteering at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center, gardening and planting (seasonal,
ongoing)
• Tiburon Peninsula Little League sponsor, providing uniforms and equipment (for one team), a
cheering section, and popcorn (seasonal)
• Tiburon Peninsula Club Challenger Tournament volunteers, organizing volunteers (annual)
• Tiburon Wine Festival, volunteering (annual)
• Tiburon Holiday Festival, volunteering (annual)
• The Ranch’s Spring Carnival and Egg Hunt, volunteering (annual)
• Lifebox for Liberia program to update hospital sterilization and anesthesiology in Liberia, assisting with orchestration of Global Grant through District and Rotary International (2023)
• Fundraising and donations to The Global Book Exchange (locally managed by Tiburon
resident), Homeward Bound, Marin Housing for All (locally managed by Tiburon small
business owner), the Canal Alliance, and many, many more (annual and ongoing)
Farley Place (affordable housing in Belvedere)
Board Member (2022 – present)
Upper Sugarloaf FireWise Community
Co-Founder and Co-Chair (2021-present)
Servino’s Opera Night
Original Co-Founder and Continuous Supporter (2009 - present)
Free Covid Insurance (Legal) Advice for Tiburon Small Businesses
Advised Tiburon businesses on their business interruption insurance during the Covid
shutdowns, free of charge, through the Chamber of Commerce (2020)
Community Events Volunteer
Serving Tiburon by welcoming guests at the Tiburon Wine Festival, serving food and
beverages at the Tiburon Classic Car Show, handing out popcorn at Main Street festivals, gardening at the Audubon Center, and numerous events other through leadership of the
Rotary Club
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS / MEDIA APPEARANCES
• “United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Insurance: No Poverty and Zero Hunger,” sponsored by the European Commission, Nova School of Law, Lisboa, Portugal (Upcoming, May 2023)
• “Expanding the Concept of Microinsurance to Reduce Uncertainty and Aid Development in the Balkans,” AIDA (Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances/ International Association of Insurance Law) Europe, Serbia Chapter 21st Annual Conference (Upcoming, April 2023)
• “Insurance and Your Legal Rights,” Your Legal Rights, KALW Radio 91.7FM San Francisco (Upcoming, March 2023)
• “Insurance Companies Withhold Policies from California Homeowners Due to Wildfire Risks,” KCBS Radio (August 3, 2022)
• “Insurance Coverage, COVID, and Other Disasters,” on Your Legal Rights, KALW Radio 91.7FM San Francisco, https://www.kalw.org/show/your-legal-rights/2021-06-16/insurance-coverage-covid-and-other-disasters (June 2021)
• “Transparency in Insurance Contract Law,” AIDA (Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances / International Association of Insurance Law) Europe, AIDA Europe Webinars 2021 (May 2021)
• “Insurance Coverage and Your Rights,” on Your Legal Rights, KALW Radio 91.7FM San Francisco, https://www.kalw.org/post/ylr-insurance-coverage-and-your-rights-0 (March 2021)
• “Lessons from American Insurance Consumers,” AIDA (Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances/ International Association of Insurance Law) Europe, Serbia Chapter 21st Annual Conference (September 2020)
• “American Insurance Law: The Consumer’s Experience,” Faculty Lecture at University of Antwerp, Belgium (April 2017) PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
• “Expanding the Concept of Microinsurance to Reduce Uncertainty and Aid Development in the Balkans,” AIDA (Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances/ International Association of Insurance Law) Europe, Serbia Chapter 21st Annual Conference, European Insurance Law Review (Forthcoming, April 2023)
• “Insurance is Accelerating Economic and Social Change in the United States – A Legal and Sociological Perspective” (Forthcoming, AIDA Europe Research Series on Insurance Law, Springer 2023)
• “Lessons from American Insurance Consumers: What to Avoid and What to Adopt When Building Consumer Protections,” European Insurance Law Review, Jovanović, S.,
Marano, P. (Eds) in: Modern Aspects of the Legal and Regulatory Insurance Concept (297–305). Beograd: Udruženj, 2020
• “Enaction of Chap. VII of the Insurance Distribution Directive – What Can Member States Learn from the Enforcement Failures of the United States?,” Chapter in: Marano, P., Noussia K. (eds) Insurance Distribution Directive, AIDA Europe Research series on Insurance Law and Regulation, vol. 3 Springer, Cham; Switzerland, 2020, https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-030-52738-9_9#DOI
• “Comparative Analysis of European Union and United States Insurance Law Systems – With Emphasis on Consumer Protection Law,” European Journal of Commercial Contract Law, Vol. 10 No. 2/3 2018, https://misinsuredwordpress.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/ejccl2018-2-3-kathleen-m.-defever.pdf
• ABA recognized blog “MisInsured” at http://www.misinsured.net/ (2013 - Present)
• Numerous articles on Findlaw.com (samples: ERISA Preemption and HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) (2014)
• Pamphlet “Advising Long Term Disability Insurance Policyholders Concerning Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith”; second edition with co-author Ray Bourhis (2012)
• Physician’s Practice Articles on Disability Insurance (2011-2012)
Karen C. Carrera, Esq.
22 Apollo Rd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
415-272-1244
Via Email: ldilena@townoftiburon.org
February 23, 2023
Lea Dilena Town Clerk/Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920
Re: Statement of interest for interim appointment to Tiburon Town Council
Dear Ms. Dilena:
I would be honored to be considered for the interim appointment to the Tiburon Town Council. I have devoted my life and career to serving my community and sincerely wish to continue to help the Town of Tiburon meaningfully. I am only interested in the interim position and do not intend to run for the position in September.
My involvement in Tiburon is the reason I want to serve. I love living in Tiburon and serving the community. I moved to Tiburon with my husband in 2001, when my children were just babies. My children attended the Reed School District schools and then Redwood and Tamalpais High Schools. I am deeply entrenched in my community. My dearest friends live in Tiburon; I visit the Tiburon Peninsula Club daily, and my office is in downtown Tiburon. My office is located
across from the Tiburon library. I shop locally, eat at the local restaurants, and previously volunteered at the public schools. I also served as General Counsel for the Reed Schools and was the President of the Belveron Homeowner's Association.
Since 2020, I have served on the Town’s Council’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with my fellow Task Force members, the Town Council, the
City Manager, and other members of the Tiburon Town staff. Our collaborative work on the Task Force has been rewarding and significant.
I also want to serve in the interim position on the Tiburon Town Council because of who I am. I am Peruvian American, identify as Latina, and speak Spanish fluently. My entire career has been devoted to public service and serving my community. My ethnic background uniquely qualifies
me to serve on the Town Council and help diversity it. I want to bring my unique perspective to the Town Council.
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Karen Carrera – Tiburon Town Council Interim Appointment Statement of Interest
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Karen Carrera – Tiburon Town Council Interim Appointment Statement of Interest
Career
My career experience gives me a unique perspective I can bring to the Tiburon Town Council
interim position. I am an experienced former litigator and employment law attorney. I served as a
civil prosecutor and San Francisco Deputy City Attorney for almost ten years, filing lawsuits against the City's worst slumlords and code violators for creating public nuisances. I filed lawsuits against property owners who violated San Francisco's housing, health, fire, and police codes. I facilitated meetings with City departments, community groups, and service agencies to
solve issues of code enforcement, public nuisance, blight, and quality of life crimes. My clients
were police officers, health and housing inspectors, city planners, and fire department personnel.
After the City Attorney's Office, I worked as a supervising attorney at Legal Aid of Marin where I supervised employment and housing cases and managed a diverse staff, including volunteers. I facilitated community outreach meetings with community members and services agencies.
For the next 20 years, I worked as a litigator, employment lawyer, and partner at
Talamantes/Villegas/Carrera, LLP (renamed Villegas Carrera, Inc. after Mark Talamantes was appointed Judge of the Marin County Superior Court).
Currently, I am a solo practitioner, consultant, and workplace investigator/trainer. I advise small and growing companies, city governments, and non-profit organizations on employment law,
conduct workplace investigations, and train company employees to prevent harassment at work.
As a neutral investigator, I conduct workplace investigations for both public and private employers. I have completed numerous investigations of employee complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, bullying, and other alleged employee misconduct. I also draft policies and procedures for employers to assist them in responding to and investigating complaints.
Community Involvement & Awards
My previous and current community involvement also qualifies me for the Tiburon Town Council interim position. I am General Counsel and a former board member of Canal Alliance in San Rafael, a non-profit organization assisting low-income communities in Marin County by providing access to education, youth programs, family counseling, and immigration services. I
am also a member of the boards of the Marin County Women Lawyers, the Marin Trial Lawyers
Association (former co-President), and the Association of Latino Marin Attorneys.
Please see the attached resume for a complete list of the community awards I have received.
I appreciate your consideration for the interim appointment to the Town Council.
Best regards,
Karen C. Carrera
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KAREN C. CARRERA, ESQ., AWI-CH
Carrera Workplace Solutions
1110 Mar West, Suite K Tiburon, CA 94920 415-272-1244 (cell) karen@carreraworkplace.com www.carreraworkplace.com
Professional Experience
Carrera Workplace Solutions, May 2019-present. Bilingual Attorney, Investigator, Trainer & DEI Consultant. I conduct neutral workplace investigations for both public and private employers in response to employee complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, bullying, and other alleged
employee misconduct. I also provide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and harassment prevention trainings and consultations for corporations, government agencies and individuals, in both English and Spanish. I am a member of and hold a certificate from the Association of Workplace
Investigators (AWI). I hold a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate from the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University.
I have conducted investigations and trainings as a contract attorney with Oppenheimer Law Group, Employment Practices Specialists, and The Mitzel Group.
Villegas/Carrera, Inc., July 2003-2019.
Attorney at Law/Owner/Litigator. Formerly litigated and provided legal strategy on complex class actions, employment law, harassment, and discrimination cases. Managed junior attorneys, paralegals, and law clerks.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California, September 2009-2020.
Adjunct Professor. Classes taught: Representing Spanish Speaking Clients in Employment Law; Interviewing and Counseling Clients; Negotiation and Mediation Strategies; Legal Writing and Research.
Berkeley School of Law, University of California, August – November 2018
Lecturer in Law. Legal Research & Writing, L.L.M. Legal Research and Writing Department.
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Karen C. Carrera Curriculum Vitae
Legal Aid of Marin, February 2010-March 2013.
Supervising Attorney. Supervised attorneys, paralegals, and law clerks in all aspects of litigation. Managed a staff, including volunteers. Specialty areas included employment law and civil rights. Conducted community outreach and participated in community outreach meetings.
San Francisco City Attorney's Office, March 1996-July 2003.
Deputy City Attorney. Prosecuted property and business owners who violated the City’s codes. Conducted all facets of litigation including discovery, mediation, law and motion and trials. Facilitated meetings with City departments, community groups and service agencies to solve issues of code enforcement, public nuisance, blight, and quality of life crimes. Supervised junior attorneys and law clerks.
La Raza Centro Legal, Inc., San Francisco, CA. February 1994-March 1996.
Supervising Attorney. Litigated employment, housing, and immigration cases. Conducted bilingual trainings and drafted Spanish and English self-help manuals. Supervised junior attorneys and law clerks. Facilitated community meetings with immigrant workers, tenants, service agencies and community groups.
Recognition
1. County of Marin, Certificate of Recognition, Business Citizen of the Year, presented by Katie Rice, District 2 Supervisor, and Damon Connolly, September 24, 2021.
2. Spirit of Marin Award – Business Professional of the Year, presented by Bank of Marin, 2021.
3. Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition to Karen C. Carrera, The Hon. Jared Huffman, for entrepreneurial accomplishments and civic involvement, 2021.
4. Certificate of Recognition, California State Legislature, Business Citizen of the Year, The Hon. Assemblyman Marc Levine, 2021.
5. Certificate of Appreciation, Marin County Board of Supervisors, Business Citizen of the Year, 2021.
6. Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate Holder (AWI-CH), February 2020 to the present.
7. Hero Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel, for 15 years of service, 2019.
8. Profile of Karen Carrera, Plaintiff Magazine, November 2017
9. Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition to Karen C. Carrera, The Hon. Jared Huffman, in honor of ongoing commitment to the Latino population in Marin County, 2015.
10. State of California Senate, Certificate of Recognition to Karen C. Carrera, The Hon. Mike McGuire, State Senator, for outstanding leadership and professional skills, 2015.
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Karen C. Carrera Curriculum Vitae
11. Hispanic Business Professional of the Year, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, for outstanding leadership, commitment, and professional skills in representing Latino immigrants, 2015.
12. Legal Services Corporation, Certificate of Appreciation, for extraordinary commitment to providing equal access to justice through pro bono work with California Rural Legal Assistance, 2015.
13. Community Service Award Recipient and 2013 Graduation Keynote Speaker – Hastings College of the Law, La Raza Law Student’s Assoc. May 2013.
14. Outstanding Benefactor Award, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Sacramento, California, "for providing access to justice to low-income workers in California". September 2008.
15. California Assembly, Certificate of Recognition for providing volunteer legal services to low-income people in Marin, May 2006.
16. Wiley E. Manual Award from the State Bar of California in recognition of pro bono work. 2004.
17. San Francisco Minority Bar Coalition, recipient of the Unity Award, for "Outstanding Service to the Legal Community". May 2004.
18. Certificate of Appreciation, City of San Francisco, Hon. Willie Brown, for prosecuting slumlords on behalf of the City of San Francisco. May 2002.
Publications
• Monthly Newsletter & Blog, Carrera Workplace Solutions, www.vcworkplacesolutions.com/Blog, 2019-present.
Speaking/Teaching
University of California College of the Law (formerly U.C. Hastings), September 2009-2019
Adjunct Professor. Classes taught: Representing Spanish Speaking Clients in Employment Law; Interviewing and Counseling Clients; Negotiation and Mediation Strategies, Legal Writing and Research.
Berkeley School of Law, University of California, August – November 2018.
Lecturer in Law. Legal Research & Writing, L.L.M. Legal Research and Writing Department.
• Best Practices to Avoid Legal Risks for DEI Programs, Bar Association of San Francisco, November 16, 2022.
• Wage & Hour Law and the Immigrant Low Wage Worker, Marin Trial Lawyers Association, 2015.
• Work Life Law for Women in Tech, Google, 2015.
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Karen C. Carrera Curriculum Vitae
• Representing Immigrant Clients in Class Actions, S.F. Trial Lawyers Association, 2014.
• U-Visas and Immigrant Clients in Employment Law, Marin Trial Lawyers Association, 2013.
• Employment Law Overview, Legal Aid of Marin, 2010.
• Wage & Hour Law and the Immigrant Low Wage Worker, PLUS Conference, 2009.
Affiliations
1. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force – Tiburon Town Council – appointed March 2021 to present.
2. Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) – Member, June 2019 – present.
3. Marin County Women Lawyer’s Association – Board of Directors, April 2019 - present.
4. Marin Trial Lawyers Association – Board of Directors, June 2018-present; Former Co-President, 2018-2019.
5. Association of Latino Marin Attorneys (ALMA) – Board of Directors, December 2022-present.
6. Aids Legal Referral Panel (ALRP) – Volunteer Attorney, 2005-present.
7. Canal Alliance –Board of Directors, (2014-2019).
8. Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) –Board of Directors (2008-2014).
9. ACLU of Northern California, Board of Directors (2006-2008).
10. La Raza Centro Legal, Board of Directors, (2000-2003).
11. Bay Area Legal Aid, Board of Directors (1999-2000).
12. General Counsel – Reed Schools Foundation, Tiburon, CA, 2004-2006.
Education
Cornell University, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, July 8, 2022 Certificate from the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI), 2019. University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, 1992 Student Body President, Associated Students of Hastings, 1991-1992. Political Chair, La Raza Law Students Association, 1990-1991. Best Brief, Moot Court Competition nominee, 1990-1991.
Hastings Public Interest Law Foundation, 1989-1992
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA; Cum Laude, B.A., 1988 College of Fine and Communications Arts, Political Science (minor)
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Karen C. Carrera Curriculum Vitae
Dean’s List 1984-1988
Alpha Sigma Nu (The National Jesuit Honor Society)
Dear Tiburon Town Council
I am writing to express my strong interest in the vacant Tiburon Town Council position. As a
dedicated public servant, I believe that my skills and experience align well with the requirements
of this position, and I would be honored to contribute to the continued successes the Town has
had and be a prepared collaborator for times when the Town is challenged.
I’ve decided to apply at this time for a number of reasons. First, members of the community
have asked me to. I’ve been asked in the past to run for other elected offices based on my
experiences and perspective, and I would bring the same to this position. Secondly, I am
applying as I have wanted to run for Town Council earlier but have deferred based on other
candidates and personal circumstances. However, one of the many lessons learned from the
pandemic is don’t put anything off, so I am not this time. Finally, I am applying because I believe
I am a good candidate willing to reach out to the Tiburon community, to take on issues that are
not the status quo, and also with my experience finding compromise. I believe action at the local
level is critical for a strong and flourishing community, and that is why I am seeking the
appointment from you.
Throughout my volunteer and professional career, I have focused on serving my community,
employees and customers, engaging stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns, and
driving solutions to conclusion. With an MBA and an MS in Environmental Science, I’ve spent
my professional career collaborating with teams across the globe and focusing on finance ,
operations and sales to increase value.
In my community work here in Tiburon and in San Francisco, I have spent time focused on
education, sustainability, transportation, youth athletics and the outdoors. My community efforts
have not been solely focused on those issues that directly impact me and my family but also
those that I believe are beneficial to the community. The many roles and organizations I have
worked on have varied from being a “do’er” getting things done, to being an advisor providing
guidance and direction where needed and knowing when to step away and let organizations
flourish. I see the council member’s role similarly; helping move issues forward or slowing things
down, ultimately advising the Town Manager and making the necessary and sometimes difficult
decisions..
I am particularly passionate about quality of life in our Town including transportation and
commercial services, resident satisfaction with Town services, Town staff quality of work life and
diversity,and sustainability and climate adaptation. I believe that these issues are of critical
importance to the future of our community. As a member of the Town Council, I would work
tirelessly to engage with the public and ensure that their voices are heard as I have already
demonstrated as a member of the Tiburon’s Parks and Open Space Commission, as a member
and Vice-Chair of the Ferry Public Advisory Committee and on the RUSD committees. I am
confident that my strong communication skills and ability to build consensus would allow me to
effectively advocate for the needs of our community.
Finally, as a member of the community, I think I am uniquely qualified based on the relationships
I already have to better serve the community. Through my community efforts outlined in my
resume I can have collaborated or know leadership with the Town’s largest employers, (RUSD
and St Hilary), commercial businesses on Main Street and in the Cove, the executive director of
the Tiburon Chamber of Commerce, the Bel-Tib Library board and Director, the Ranch
Executive Director, the head of the Tiburon Climate Action Committee, long time Tiburon
residents through the Rotary, and President of the TPC. This cross section already provides me
that opportunity for community outreach. For those stakeholders I am less familiar with, my
history in Town has shown a willingness to set up meetings, whether it is with home owners that
did not want a porta-potty in their neighborhood park or residents engaged in park policy. And I
also have the experience in Town to know that it takes a few times for an issue to be raised to
get the appropriate feedback to make a good decision.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss my
qualifications with you.
Sincerely,
Chuck Hornbrook
February 24, 2023
CHUCK HORNBROOK
1707 Vistazo West, Tiburon, CA (415) 902 7762 clhornbrook@gmail.com, www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-hornbrook/ Community Leadership/Engagement Experiences TIBURON PARKS, OPEN SPACE, AND TRAILS COMMISSION MARCH 2019 –PRESENT Former Chairperson/Commissioner
Appointed to 5-person Commission by Tiburon Town Council to provide policy guidance regarding the town’s parks, open spaces, and trails. Policy focus has included use of herbicides, park use policies, trail connection points and improved public access/feedback on Town policies.
SLIDE RANCH MARCH 2022 –PRESENT
Board member/Finance committee Selected to join Slide Ranch Board to advise executive director on financial planning and strategic direction of Slide Ranch. Advised executive director on energy use and direction on how to become more sustainable.
GOLDEN GATE FERRY PASSENGER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 2020 –PRESENT Tiburon representative/Vice Chairperson Selected to be on Golden Gate Transit Authority committee on usage, policy and infrastructure planning. Includes
community outreach and attending committee meetings every 2 months.
REED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PLANNING AND SAFETY COMMITTEES FALL 2021 –FALL 2022 Member Asked by RUSD superintendent to join committees looking at future capital needs across RUSD properties and safety issues at the same properties. Committee meetings included collaborating with RUSD staff, other parents, Tiburon Police and Fire and other stakeholders on recommendations to RUSD school board.
“YES ON M” FOR COMMUNITY ACQUISITION OF MARTHA PROPERTY FALL 2022
Volunteer coordinator and campaign sign logistics Working with the Trust for Public Lands representative and head of Tiburon Open Space organized volunteering and campaign sign distribution throughout assessment district. Led to a very successful outcome.
FOUNDATION FOR REED SCHOOLS FALL 2022-PRESENT
Sponsorship team Part of 3-person sponsorship team reaching out to commercial community members in Tiburon and North Bay for
interest in sponsorship opportunities to support the Foundation for Reed Schools financial goals.
TIBURON CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE SPRING 2022 –PRESENT Member Became a member and advocate for the town of Tiburon to adopt community leading climate action targets in the town’s Climate Action Plan and advocating other climate action initiatives. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL, DEL MAR MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA SEPTEMBER 2020 –PRESENT Parent lead
Collaborating with County of Marin team and parent community as part of Reed Union School district developing safe routes for biking and walking to schools as an alternative to driving. HILL HAVEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2019 –PRESENT
Director Attend Association meeting and collaborate with other homeowners on issues critical to neighborhood. CLEAN ENERGY FOR BIDEN JULY 2020 –JANUARY 2021 Phone banking lead Worked with national Clean Energy for Biden team, structured process for phone banking, technical requirements and national outreach for Presidential Election and Georgia Senate Runoff.
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TIBURON/BELVEDERE RESIDENTS UNITED TO SUPPORT THE TRAILS (TRUST) JUNE 2018 –JUNE 2019
Board member and Treasurer Managed donations, expenses, and relationship with local fiscal sponsor for efforts to keep trail access accessible to public for last undeveloped private lands on Tiburon Peninsula.
MARIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL PAC JUNE 2016 –AUG. 2017 Board member and Treasurer Managed donations, expenses and reporting to school and community for small private school located in SF.
SF PUBLIC EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FUND COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEP. 2013 –AUG. 2015
Board member and Secretary Appointed by SF Unified School Board member as community/parent member to board charged with reviewing and advising school board on multi-million-dollar student education and enrichment funds. Activities included reviewing programs and three-year budgets, presenting to School Board, and documenting and communicating decisions. SUNSET NEIGHBORHOOD BEACON CENTER SEP. 2008 -MARCH 2011 Board member
Advised executive director and raised funds for San Francisco community based organizing providing before and after school enrichment opportunities for elementary and middle school students in San Francisco. Professional Experiences
TRANSILIENCY – An Impact Consultancy, Tiburon, CA JULY 2020 –PRESENT
Managing Director
• Advisory focused on sales, operations, and execution for non-profits and small to medium sized businesses.
• Projects have included micro-business loans program for private companies impacted by COVID-19, business plan development, go to market strategy and actionable sales analytics.
KEVALA – An Electrical Grid Analytics SaaS Company, San Francisco, CA OCT. 2018 –JUNE 2020
Senior Vice President
• Led strategy and execution for sales, marketing, and customer success efforts for Company’s B2B solution targeting
solar developers, utilities and energy stakeholders.
• Increased size of pipeline by 200% in first 6 months, increased booked SaaS revenue 400% from FY2018 to
FY2019, and grew booked SaaS revenue more than 200% 1H 2019 to 1H 2020 with team of 1 sales associate.
• Established strategy, processes, and systems to execute at scale customer success/support and feature development.
• Reported to Board on results and collaborated with CEO on priorities. STEM – An AI Energy Optimization Company, Bay Area, CA JAN. 2016 – SEPT. 2018
Director of Sales Operations
• Lead team of 9 providing sales support, contracts, business operations, commission development and execution,
deal review, Salesforce management, referral program management, BI and sales forecasting.
• Delivered over 1000% increase in sales bookings over two years with only 60% increase in head count through
increasing sales velocity, automation, and improved communication and execution.
• Developed new commission structure to motivate sales team, decrease CAC, reduce risk, and improve post sale execution. Result was 30% reduction in CAC YoY.
• Lead cross functional teams to improve hand offs between sales, installation and customer success to increase cash flow from installation of distributed storage services.
WAYPOINT BUILDING GROUP-A CRE SaaS Company, San Francisco, CA NOV. 2014 – DEC. 2015 Vice President, Operations
• Led utility business development and managing team delivering energy efficiency consulting solutions.
• Grew booked revenue by 60% year over year (YoY) and established national partnerships.
• Establishing processes and procedures using cloud based applications to meet customer requirements.
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ICF INTERNATIONAL, A CONSULTING FIRM, San Francisco, CA SEPT. 2013 – OCT. 2014
Principal and Director of Distributed Energy Resources
• Established ICF's national Distributed Energy Resource (DER) practice, chartered to develop consulting and
analytical service to commercial clients, US electric utilities, DER commercial developers.
• Led business development and projects targeting commercial, utilities and government clients.
• Presented at conferences/webinars highlighting opportunities in the US energy market and ICF services. ITRON, Oakland, CA NOV. 2009-SEPT. 2013 Senior Product Manager – Smart Grid New Product Development and Consulting Services
• Business and product development for the Company’s smart grid products for distributed energy resources, street lights and other product solutions for the electric utility markets.
• Led Company’s solar meter product development partnerships, marketing, support strategy, distribution and sales execution for the utility and non-utility markets.
• Developed and evangelized Itron’s business case financial model used in customer sales and consulting engagements. Model monetized operational, energy reduction, and reliability benefits from grid modernization efforts. Led engagements using model with utilities located in the US, Mexico and Asia.
• Led consulting team efforts on providing analysis and impact of distributed generating resources on electrical grid for utility and regulatory customers.
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC, San Francisco, CA JUN. 2007-NOV. 2009
Senior Manager, Solar and Customer Energy Efficiency Oct. 2007 – Nov. 2009
• Led PG&E’s customer distributed generation programs. Organization consisted of 36 people accountable for customer success, implementation and management of PG&E’s $176M per year delivery of financial incentives.
• Established process workflows, metrics and cross functional teams for improved execution.
• Supported and presented to senior vice presidents and C-level executives on fuel cell and solar technologies and customer adoption of distributed solar PV generation.
Supervisor, Sustainable Communities Jun. 2007 – Oct. 2007
• Developed strategic plan and built internal consensus with team on new product concept integrating energy efficiency, renewable resources, demand response and related utility services. EFI, Bay Area, CA AUG. 1998-OCT. 2006 World Wide Director, Customer Success and Business Development Feb. 2005 – Oct. 2006
• Developed strategic direction and led global team of 40 consultants and support engineers located in 6 offices in Europe, Japan, and North America
• Accountable for delivering services and customer support using Salesforce across different sites.
• Created and negotiated multi-year service agreements generating over $13 million in revenue.
• Created and led customer quarterly review of post launch products addressing customer success items. Senior Manager, Services and Operations Development Feb. 2002 – Feb. 2005
• Collaborated with stakeholders and established Company’s first global service levels, product life-cycle support policies, and operational processes for customer support and services for offices in US and Amsterdam.
• Led the development and use of Company’s first “Product Dashboard” across engineering and services.
• Over 2-year period reduced customer response times by 66% and resolution performance by 75%.
Senior Manager, Product Marketing Sept. 2000 – Feb. 2002
• Collaborated with executive management to develop and define product strategy and marketing plans for solutions targeted for corporate segment, representing approximately 40% of company revenue.
• Managed product and feature development and user interface design for EFI’s document management, print driver, scanning and office productivity software applications.
Manager, Finance and Manufacturing Operations Aug. 1998 – Sept. 2000
• Led merger and acquisition valuation team for $146 million successful acquisition of Splash Tech.
• Identified and implemented reduction of royalty expenditures (over $2 million in avoided costs) in FY 1999 and FY 2000 by reviewing product configurations and contractual obligations.
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Education UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI Ross School of Business School of Environment and Sustainability
Joint Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and Environmental Science (MS), 1998 Master’s Thesis: “Tools and Implementation Framework for Environmental Cost Accounting”. HOBART COLLEGE, Geneva, NY Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Economics, 1990
Specialized Operational/Business Tools Salesforce, Insightly, Insight Squared, AirTable, Asana, SalesHood, Atlassian Confluence and JIRA Additional Community Activities
• Broom Busters, Broom pulling on Old Saint Hilary Open Space 2018-ongoing.
• San Francisco State University Romberg Tiburon Campus Development Council, 2022-ongoing
• Baseball Commissioner Tiburon Little League for 7th-9th graders 2021-ongoing
• Coach Tiburon Recreational Boys Soccer and CYO Basketball, 2018-ongoing
Tiburon Town Council
March 1, 2023
AI-2: Town Council Appointment
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Lea Dilena, ldilena@townoftiburon.org
From:Charlie Oewel
To:Lea Dilena
Cc:Kathleen Defever
Subject:DeFever for Tiburon Town Council
Date:Sunday, February 26, 2023 4:50:16 PM
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Dear Lea Dilena,
I am endorsing Kathleen DeFever in her bid to seek appointment to Tiburon Town Council. Ihave known Kathleen for 4 years, initially meeting her when she joined the Rotary Club of
Tiburon-Belvedere of which I have been a long time member and past President. Since joiningRotary, Kathleen has enthusiastically initiated a number of service projects, both local and
international, and has encouraged other members to sponsor service projects of their own.Kathleen is currently the President of Rotary for her 2nd term and has agreed to a 3rd term as
President, a task that requires a significant amount of care and time for the 30 member club.Kathleen is the embodiment of Rotary's motto "Service above Self" directing the many
service projects of the Club. In this task, as in everything Kathleen tackles, she has the totalsupport of her husband Rich, which I consider very important. When I retired from my seat as
a Director of Farley Place in 2022, I proposed Kathleen to the Farley Board as my replacementwhich was accepted.
As a 5 year member of Tiburon Planning Commission, Kathleen has mastered land use in theTown of Tiburon, especially the major challenges of the RHNA housing allocation now
playing out. Kathleen has immersed herself in Tiburon governance and has worked closelywith the Chamber of Commerce, lending her legal skills to help small businesses in Tiburon to
chart a survival pathway through the Covid shutdown. Kathleen, with other residents in the Upper Sugarloaf neighborhood, brings fire safety information to her neighbors in an area that
has emergency ingress and egress issues. In short, Kathleen has demonstrated dedication toTiburon, and a strong desire to better the community. She has honed leadership skills along
her career path as an insurance attorney and in public service.
She will make a fine Town Councilwoman.
Sincerely,
Charlie OewelHousing & Education Resource Development 1606 Juanita Lane, Suite ATiburon, CA 94920415.789.1269 - Office Phone415.377.7262 - Cell Phone"Putting Community in Community College"Website: www.herdforstudents.com
From:Ck4480
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Email for supporting Kathleen Defever
Date:Sunday, February 26, 2023 10:49:08 PM
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Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I am writing to let you know that I believe you should appoint Kathleen Defever to the TownCouncil.
Kathleen has lived in Tiburon for more than 15 years, and is an active member of ourcommunity. She has been a member of the Planning Commission for the past few years,and is also the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary.
Recently, I met with Kathleen and we spoke for well over an hour. We had much incommon, including our love for Marin County, and especially Tiburon. We discussed how topreserve its beauty and still keep up with what's needed.
I have lived in Tiburon for 45 years and seen how it has evolved. I believe that Kathleen willbe perfect for the job.
While I am certain you have many good choices for this appointment, Kathleen'sexperience, qualifications, and history of support from the Tiburon voters, MWPAC, Marin IJ,etc. makes her the right choice.
Sincerely,
Caroline Kristensen4480 Paradise Drive
From:William Goldberg
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:I support Kathleen Defever
Date:Saturday, February 25, 2023 6:45:14 PM
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Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I have been a resident with my family in Tiburon since 1967. I have appeared before the planning commission and
the town council until late at night many times and have seen the town experience critical events. I know Kathleen
through rotary and her involvement with the town. I am certain Kathleen has the skills to help the town whatever
challenges it will face in the future.
Sincerely
William Goldberg
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From:George Landau
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:For the Attention of: Mayor and Council Members- Re: My support for the interim appointment of Kathleen
Defever to the Town Council....
Date:Sunday, February 26, 2023 4:11:21 PM
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Dear Council Members,
I wish to voice my very strong support for the interim appointment of Kathleen Defever to theTown Council.
In my opinion Kathleen will be a very effective Council Member as she will bring her
professional and civic leadership and experience to the Council.
As you know Kathleen has been serving on the Planning Commission as a Member and as a
Chair.
As such she is familiar with how our Town works and how to balance the needs/wants/desiresof the Town, The State and most
importantly the applicants.
Given our growing and expanding ethnic, cultural and age mix of our population, Kathleen'sprofessional work
as an Attorney specializing in getting justice for Insurance Policyholders has given her theexperience
that will be invaluable during Council deliberations as she is able to focus on 'what is the rightthing to do'.
For the last two years Kathleen has been President of our Tiburon/Belvedere Rotary Club.
Due to Covid, in my opinion, these have been the most challenging years since I became one
of the Charter Members of the Club, 45 years ago.
Nevertheless, Kathleen through her leadership, has been able to 'keep us together and active'so that our Club
continued to function and was of Service to the Community as well as to the outside world.
This required extra effort on Kathleen's part both of time and imagination -ie 'thinking out ofthe box' which
she has effectively done and now continues to do with enthusiasm and charm.
Lastly please don't forget that Kathleen received the most votes of any candidate after Noah'stotal.
In my opinion this is added proof that the Citizens of Tiburon will be happy to have Kathleen
appointed
by you to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Noah Griffin.
Thank you in Advance for taking my recommendation in consideration for appointingKathleen Defever
to join you on The Tiburon Town Council.
Best Regards,
George Landau, 50 Year Resident of Tiburon on 82 Sugar Loaf Drive
georgelandau1@gmail.com
415-435-7051
415-571-4145 cell phone
From:Blythe Rainey-Cuyler
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:In Support of Kathleen Defever
Date:Saturday, February 25, 2023 6:44:06 PM
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Attn: Lea Dilena
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I'm pleased that Kathleen Defever is seeking to fill Noah Griffin's vacated seat, and I
hope you appoint her to the Tiburon Town Council. Kathleen's strong work ethic,
dedication to community service, and unfailing enthusiasm for our community is an
inspiration to all who know her, either professionally or personally.
I met Kathleen through the Rotary Club of Tiburon-Belvedere and marvel at her
ability, as its President, to lead it through a challenging time. I know Kathleen would
be an asset to the Tiburon Town Council and hope you appoint her.
Sincerely,
Blythe Rainey-Cuyler
10 Bella Vista Avenue, Belvedere, CA 94920
Direct: + 1 415.846.4547; E-Mail: b_raineycuyler@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.skylarkflight.com
From:Marilyn Nemzer
To:Jack Ryan; Alice Fredericks; hollitheirtiburontowncouncil@gmail.com; Jon Welner
Cc:Lea Dilena; Town
Subject:Kathleen Defever – BEST CHOICE for Town Council
Date:Sunday, February 26, 2023 1:53:45 PM
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Dear Jack, Alice, Holli and Jon,
Wow, we are lucky to have such an excellent group of candidates for the vacant seat on our Town
Council: really good people, all qualified in different ways.
But Kathleen Defever is the stand-out.
You’ve already received Kathleen’s background information and qualifications from several sources, no
doubt. So you don’t need me to tell you Kathleen is very qualified.
What I want to share with you is different. This letter is about Kathleen’s personal and professional
QUALITIES that will make her both a fantastic teammate for you – and the best choice for the people of
our town. This letter is about why I think Kathleen stands out above all the rest – and why you would be
doing a great service to Tiburon by choosing her.
I’ve known and observed Kathleen for several years through community activities and through Rotary
meetings and meals, and I’ve attended events with her both as a colleague and as a member of the
audience when she was speaking and “in charge.” More and more, I see that Kathleen is exactly the kind
of person I would choose to serve on a board or committee with me (as well as for me).
Below are the qualities that matter deeply to me (and on which I have based my own candidate choices
for the Marin County Board of Education where I am serving my 20th year). And these are the very
qualities I see in Kathleen. I have summarized the best I can and tried to put them in some kind of priority
order but found that to be next-to-impossible: they are all so important. (I can give you examples of each
of these, but it would make the letter very long. Please, you are welcome to phone -- 415-308-0939 -- or
write and ask me for more detail.)
• Kathleen is friendly, with a warm yet sincere demeanor. By both words and manner, she encourages
input and is a very good listener – she knows how to make people feel heard; and she is responsive yet
knows when to stop talking.
• Kathleen has terrific leadership skills: As Rotary club President, she leads by example – she always has
a plan but is flexible. If she has an idea, she knows how to “bring people with her”. She handles
challenges with grace, she commands the room without raising her voice, and she is a warm but eloquent
speaker.
• Kathleen is a true team player and collaborative problem-solver. For me, this is so key. She will stand
her ground if she has strong feelings about something but will, in the end, work together to accomplish
mutual goals for the greater good.
• My father used to always say, “It’s character that counts.” Although I wasn’t going to go into any detail
about Kathleen’s “basic professional qualifications,” I must say here it touches me that Kathleen, an
attorney, chose to shift her focus from criminal defense to helping the disabled and those who have lost
their homes to fires and floods.
• You know already, I’m sure, that – in addition to Rotary – Kathleen has been quite involved in the
community. She’s dedicated to assisting her neighborhood with fire safety and has been an active and
committed member of our Planning Commission. I mention these not as a “list of qualifications,” but as a
symbol of her caring, her commitment to helping and working with her community.• In all I’ve experienced of Kathleen, I’ve seen a great sense of commitment and follow-through. If shesays she will do something, she does it. Kathleen will come through for you – and for us. • As one can surmise from all of the above – and, obviously from my perspective! – Kathleen is bright andsmart and has a sense of responsibility that shines through everything she does.
IN ADDITION, I wish to add one personal observation:Looking at the numbers, it appears that Kathleen has, in past Town Council elections, received thehighest percentage of votes each time (not counting those who won the races) when proper factors weretaken into consideration. I believe you have received those exact calculations from other letter-writers.Those times when one of her opponents received more "actual" votes than Kathleen were related to howmany council seats were open at the time. It is not the total number of votes that should be consideredhere, but, rather, what was the highest percentage of the votes in relation to the number of council seatsthat were open. I therefore believe that Kathleen was “the people’s choice” in those past elections andthat had there been another seat open she would have won it.
Thank you very much!Sincerely,Marilyn
P.S. Lots of people may be qualified "on paper." But that does not mean they are all qualified to be on a
board or council that has hard work to do TOGETHER. You are about to choose a TEAM member as wellas leader, someone who will work well with you to make Tiburon the best it can be. You are about tochoose a representative of an entire town – someone who can speak well on our behalf, someone you –and we – can be proud of. And wow, isn't it great when you have a chance to choose someone with aproven track record, someone like Kathleen?
Marilyn NemzerTrustee, Marin County Board of Education Executive Director, Global Book ExchangeSecretary, Rotary Club of Tiburon Sunset 415-308-0939www.thecaliforniastudy.org
From:John Kaufmann
To:Lea Dilena; Kathleen Defever
Subject:Kathleen DeFever for Council
Date:Sunday, February 26, 2023 10:34:40 AM
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Hello
I am a long-term member of the Tiburon Rotary Club and a resident of
Tiburon for more than twenty years. Kathleen has been the excellent President
of our Club for two years and has volunteered for another year. During that time
she has been invariably calm and patient, an easy and effective leader.
Her impressive credentials are well-known to you and need not be repeated
here.
I have been a Department Chief (Kaiser) and a member of several Boards. I
know how important it is to have intelligent and collegial persons on any planning
group. Kathleen fits the bill in every way, and my wife Mary and I are proud
to support her.
John Kaufmann, MD
From:Eric Crandall
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Please Appoint Kathleen Defever to the Town Council
Date:Saturday, February 25, 2023 5:44:54 PM
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Mayor Ryan, Vice Mayor Fredericks, and Council Members Welner and Thier;
First of all, I'd like to let you know that I appreciate your service to the Town. I know it is a thankless job
that takes up many hours of your life each week that could be spent with your family, friends, or working
to provide for your family.
I am aware that Council Member Griffin recently resigned, and I understand that you will be considering
appointing a replacement at your upcoming meeting. I would like to let you know that I support Kathleen
Defever, and think she would be an excellent member of the Council.
While many of the applicant's for this appointment have stellar resumes, Ms. Defever is the only applicant
who has been a member of the Planning Commission. It is my belief that serving on the Planning
Commission is excellent preparation for serving on the Town Council, and I believe Ms. Defever's five
years of service are one of the many things that set her apart from the other applicants.
When she's not serving our community on the Planning Commission or as President of the local Rotary
Club, Ms. Defever works as an attorney. If you haven't had the chance to meet Ms. Defever, she is a
sharp, thoughtful, intelligent person. I am confident that the skills Ms. Defever utilizes at work and in her
community service will translate well to the Town Council.
Ms. Defever has run for Town Council twice previously, most recently losing to Noah Griffin in 2021. Ms.
Defever finished second to Mr. Griffin (in a field of 4 candidates) with 27% of the vote, an impressive feat
in my opinion, considering Mr. Griffin's extensive history in Tiburon, as well as his background and
qualifications. Just as impressive, Ms. Defever received the endorsement of the Marin Independent
Journal in that election. Previous to that, Ms. Defever ran in 2020 when Mayor Ryan was elected and
received 30% of the vote (Mayor Ryan won with 38% of the vote in a field of 3 candidates). I mention this
to demonstrate that there is a significant percentage of the population in Tiburon who support Ms.
Defever representing us on the Town Council. I don't believe there is another candidate applying who has
received more than 20% of the vote in any election, let alone two.
Ms. Defever has been endorsed by many community leaders from all backgrounds and walks of life. This
includes Yema Khalif and Hawi Awash as well as our new Police Chief, Michelle Jean. After working with
her for years, many of her fellow Planning Commissioners have also chosen to support her.
Considering the significant support for Ms. Defever from Tiburon residents in past elections, her
experience serving as a Planning Commissioner, and her history of service during her many years as a
Tiburon resident, I think Ms. Defever is the right choice to be appointed to the Council.
Thank you,
Eric Crandall
4576 Paradise Drive
From:Colin Crawford
To:Lea Dilena
Cc:Colin C Crawford
Subject:Support of Kathleen Defever to fill the vacancy left by Noah Griffin
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 7:24:52 AM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I fully support Kathleen Defever to fill the vacancy left by
Noah Griffin, and I encourage you to appoint her to the Town Council.
I have interacted with Kathleen, on a number of issues, over the years and believe she hasthe personality experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon voters makesher the right choice. She brings a balanced, non-partisan but decisive attitude.
Kathleen is a long-time Tiburon resident who has been an active member, giving back to
our community over many years. For the past five years she has been a PlanningCommissioner, and the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years, and hascommitted to a third.She has shown her unwavering dedication, and is very popular in thecommunity.
In conclusion, believe Kathleen is the correct choice to fill the interim position and will
receive the support of Tiburon residents for a full term.
Sincerely,
Colin Crawford137 Geldert DrTiburon, CA 94920
From:Angelo Capozzi
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Town council
Date:Sunday, February 26, 2023 8:17:26 AM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I support Kathleen Defever, and I encourage you to appoint
her to the Town Council.
Kathleen is a long-time Tiburon resident who has been an active member of our community
for many years. For the past five years she has been a Planning Commissioner, and hasbeen the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years, and has committed to athird.
Her interest in serving the Council is not new, as she finished second to Noah Griffin in 2021
with 27% of the vote. She also previously received 30% of the vote in the election of JackRyan. She has shown her unwavering dedication, and is very popular in the community.
It's no coincidence that so many people have voted for Kathleen in past elections. She is not
only active in our Town, but excels at what she does. When she ran in 2021, the Marin IJchose to endorse only her, because they determined she was the best choice in an excellentgroup of candidates.
While I am certain you have many good candidates for appointment, I believe that
Kathleen's experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon voters makes herthe right choice.
Sincerely,
Angelo Capozzi, MD
Co-Founder & Medical DirectorRotaplast International, Inc.
Rotary Club of Tiburon-BelvedereHome: 415 435-8144
Mobile: 415 290-1968
From:Robert Frick
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever for Town Council
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 10:57:45 AM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I am writing to you today to encourage you to appoint Kathleen Defever to the TownCouncil.
At a recent Council meeting, Mayor Ryan expressed his support for the losing candidate inthe most recent election because he had received more votes than any other candidates inquite some time, and was therefore the clear "democratic" choice. While the applicant inquestion did receive more than 1900 votes, that was just 20% of the votes cast. The reasonthe losing candidate received more votes than winners in previous elections was becausethere were 3 times as many votes cast in this years election. Given that, the total number
of votes received is not an accurate reflection of the candidates popularity. If you were to
divide the total number of votes received by 3, you would get 647 which might be more reflective of the circumstances. Or you could simply consider that he received 20% of the
total votes. But taking the total votes received in an election where each voter gets three votes and comparing that to an election where each voter gets one vote is not the right way
to look at that.
Kathleen previously ran for Town Council as well, and she finished second to Noah Griffin in
2021 with 27% of the vote. She also previously received 30% of the vote when Mayor Ryan
was elected. If you want to look at support in previous elections to determine who the
democratic choice is, I would suggest that it is Kathleen. Kathleen should not be penalized
for deciding not to run against Mayor Ryan, and Council Members Fredericks and Welner in
the recent election.
Kathleen has lived in Tiburon for quite some time, and is an active member of our
community. In addition to serving on the Planning Commission, she is also President of the
Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary. It's no coincidence that so many people have voted for Kathleen
in past elections. She is not only active in our Town, but excels at what she does. When she
ran in 2021, the Marin IJ chose to endorse her over Noah Griffin, and the two other
candidates.
I think it's clear that Kathleen's experience, qualifications, and history of support from
Tiburon voters make her the best choice to be appointed to the Council.
Thank you,
Robert Frick
5060 Paradise Drive
1539 West Garfield Road Perrinton, Michigan 48871
Tiburon Town Council Attn: Town Clerk Lea Stefani Tiburon Town Hall
1505 Tiburon Town Hall
Tiburon, CA 94920 Dear Councilmembers:
Kathleen Defever is applying for the vacant councilman position in the Tiburon community.
Her involvement in various organizations within the community, helps her to understand how your government works. Having Ms. Defever as a student, I am well aware of her curiosity, devotion to details, and
verification of facts. Great skills when dealing with both people and policies.
I have kept track of Kathleen's education and career accomplishments. During the past year, I had the privilege of seeing her in action. Using her expertise in both law and governmental policies while working on the Appeal's case and drafting the wind turbine ordinance for our
Michigan township. While completing this process, she worked selfishly helping our
township with legal aspects, techniques for community awareness, and locating professional experts. She sparked my interest in community involvement, and now I am a member of Fulton's
township planning commission.
Ms. Defever's unique abilities will make her a valuable member of Tiburon's council. Sincerely,
Linda Schmidtendorff
From:Danielle Braak
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Endorsement for Kathleen Defever
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 1:32:58 PM
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Mayor Ryan and Council Members,
Please appoint Kathleen Defever to the vacant spot on the Town Council. I've lived in
Tiburon for the past 15 years and have had a chance to get to know Kathleen since
meeting her a few years ago.
Kathleen has lived in our community for many years, and has the qualifications,
temperament, and skills to be an excellent council member. Like many of you, Kathleen has
served on the planning commission. I believe her experience on the planning commission
dealing with things like the general plan, use permits, and the housing element will make it
easier for her to hit the ground running. Her ability to work with her fellow commissioners in
a productive way, as well as lead the local rotary club, are a testament to her leadership
skills.
I understand that there are many qualified candidates, but I think if you look at each
objectively, it will be clear that Kathleen is the most qualified, and ultimately the best choice
to be the newest member of the council.
Thank you,
Danielle Braak
From:Marianne Strotz
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen DeFever
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 12:32:14 PM
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Mayor and Council Member:
As a fellow Rotarian I would like to support our member and sitting President of our Club,Kathleen DeFever, to be allowed to take over the position of Noah Griffin, who, unfortunately,
had to cut his term short because of health reasons.
Kathleen DeFever has presided over our Club with eloquence and great Leadership.
I consider Kathleen DeFever to be highly qualified to be part of our Town Council. Herintelligence and decision making qualities are of the highest standard.
Sincerely
Marianne Strotz, resident of Tiburon since 1966
From:Mario Saltarelli
To:Lea Dilena; Colin Crawford
Subject:Re: Support of Kathleen Defever to fill the vacancy left by Noah Griffin
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 12:29:55 PM
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Dear Mayor adn Town Council Members,
I would like to second Colin's support for Kathleen Defever to fill the vacancy left by
Noah Griffin adn I encourage you to appoint her to the Town Council. Kathleen has
already demonstrated the competency, qualifications, and interest in serving the
public good and the interests of the citizens of Tiburon through her prior efforts,
initiatives, and engagement in community service. It would be difficult to find a better
candidate who could hit the ground running and begin contributing immediately.
Best wishes,
Mario Saltarelli MD PhD
13 Acacia DriveTiburon CA 94920
tel 224-430-4681
On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 07:24:48 AM PST, Colin Crawford <colin_crawford@icloud.com>
wrote:
Mayor and Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I fully support Kathleen Defever to fill the vacancy left by
Noah Griffin, and I encourage you to appoint her to the Town Council.
I have interacted with Kathleen, on a number of issues, over the years and believe she has
the personality experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon voters makes
her the right choice. She brings a balanced, non-partisan but decisive attitude.
Kathleen is a long-time Tiburon resident who has been an active member, giving back to
our community over many years. For the past five years she has been a Planning
Commissioner, and the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years, and has
committed to a third.She has shown her unwavering dedication, and is very popular in the
community.
In conclusion, believe Kathleen is the correct choice to fill the interim position and will
receive the support of Tiburon residents for a full term.
Sincerely,
Colin Crawford
137 Geldert Dr
Tiburon, CA 94920
From:Kathryn Servino
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Support for Kathleen Defeyer for Town Council
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 11:17:03 AM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I support Kathleen Defever, and I encourage you to appoint
her to the Town Council.
Kathleen is a long-time Tiburon resident who has been an active member of our community
for many years. For the past five years she has been a Planning Commissioner, and has
been the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years, and has committed to a
third.
It's no coincidence that so many people have voted for Kathleen in past elections. She is not
only active in our Town, but excels at what she does.
As business owners in Tiburon for almost 45 years, we have been very impressed by
Kathleen’s dedication and support of local businesses and her enthusiasm and energy for
the betterment of the community.
Sincerely,
Kathryn and Angelo Servino
41 N Terrace, Tiburon
From:Lynn Fox
To:Lea Dilena
Cc:Lynn Fox
Subject:Support for Kathleen Defever for Town Council position
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 11:14:51 AM
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Attn: Lea Dilena LDilena@TownofTiburon.org.
Mayor Ryan and Council Members,
I totally support Kathleen Defever for the appointment to the Tiburon Town Council. I haveworked with her for years as co-chair of the National Firewise Community on UpperSugarloaf and years in the fire prevention area.. She is very active in Tiburon in manyorganizations and on committees that make a difference to the betterment of our Town.
She is perfect for the job given the most important issues and decisions being made by theTown Council- housing, diversity, legal issues and fire safety. She is trained and has a greatdeal of real experience. She has a law degree and almost completed a PH.D.
Kathleen is a long-time Tiburon resident and neighbor who has been an active member ofour community for at least 10 years. She has been a Planning Commissioner, and has beenthe President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years, and re-elected again. She isdedicated and has increased Rotary membership by bringing new energy and fund raisingactivities that involve more Tiburon residents.
Her interest in serving the Council is not new, as she finished second to Noah Griffin in 2021
with 27% of the vote. She also previously received 30% of the vote in the election of JackRyan. She has shown her unwavering dedication, and is very popular in the community. Kathleen is a researcher, an excellent planner and a DOER. She keeps herself up to date onimportant issues that affect us all in Tiburon and Marin County.
A large and consistent group have voted for Kathleen in past elections. She is not onlyactive in our Town, but excels at what she does. When she ran in 2021, the Marin IJ choseto endorse her because they determined “she was the best choice in an excellent group ofcandidates”.
I believe that Kathleen's experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon
voters makes her the right choice. This is an excellent time to use her talents, educationand professional skills to benefit us ALL!
Sincerely,
Dr. Lynn Fox
128 Sugarloaf Drive, Tiburon, CA. 94920.cell:415-505-2785Foxlynn@me.com
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To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Attn: Lea Dilena
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 8:01:43 PM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I support Kathleen Defever, and I encourage you to appoint
her to the Town Council.
Kathleen is a long-time Tiburon resident who has been an active member of our community
for many years. For the past five years she has been a Planning Commissioner, and hasbeen the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years, and has committed to athird.
Her interest in serving the Council is not new, as she finished second to Noah Griffin in 2021
with 27% of the vote. She also previously received 30% of the vote in the election of JackRyan. She has shown her unwavering dedication, and is very popular in the community.
It's no coincidence that so many people have voted for Kathleen in past elections. She is not
only active in our Town, but excels at what she does. When she ran in 2021, the Marin IJchose to endorse only her, because they determined she was the best choice in an excellentgroup of candidates.
While I am certain you have many good choices for appointment, I believe that Kathleen's
experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon voters makes her the rightchoice.
Sincerely,
Oksana Kosmynina
103 Gregory Dr Fairfax ca 94930
From:Petra Bergstein Higby
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Attn: Lea Dilena
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 11:13:06 PM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I support long-time Tiburon resident Kathleen Defever, and I
encourage you to appoint her to the Town Council.
Kathleen's commitment and passion for the community are made clear through her history in public
service for Tiburon. For the past five years, she has been a Planning Commissioner and is serving as
the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary Club.
Her interest in serving the Council is not new, as she finished second to Noah Griffin in 2021
with 27% of the vote. She also previously received 30% of the vote in the election of JackRyan. She has shown her unwavering dedication, and is very popular in the community.
It's no coincidence that so many people have voted for Kathleen in past elections. She is not
only active in our Town, but excels at what she does. When she ran in 2021, the Marin IJchose to endorse only her, because they determined she was the best choice in an excellentgroup of candidates.
While I am certain you have many good choices for appointment, I believe that Kathleen's
experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon voters makes her the rightchoice.
Sincerely,
Petra Higby46A Main StreetTiburon, CA 94920
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C: (806) 777-5864 | O: (415) 580-7986
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From:carla lantier
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kat .hleen Defever
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 4:51:16 PM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I am writing to you in support of Kathleen Defever for the vacant seat on our Town Council.I am a neighbor of Kathleen's, and have personally experienced her competencies.
She has been very effective in our Homeowners' Association, and her involvement in varioustown activities is already known to all of you.
Thank you for your consideration of Kathleen's potential appointment. I am certain
that she will exceed all of your expectations.
Carla G. Lantier141 Sugarloaf Drive
Tiburon
From:Ron Najafi
To:Lea Dilena
Cc:Kelly Najafi
Subject:Kathleen Defever
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 6:37:44 PM
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Attn: Lea Dilena
Mayor and Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I support Kathleen Defever, and I encourage you to appoint
her to the Town Council.
She cares about our community and she will be a great council member!
Kathleen is a long-time Tiburon resident who has been an active member of our community
for many years. For the past five years she has been a Planning Commissioner, and has
been the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years, and has committed to a
third.
Her interest in serving the Council is not new, as she finished second to Noah Griffin in 2021
with 27% of the vote. She also previously received 30% of the vote in the election of Jack
Ryan. She has shown her unwavering dedication and is very popular in the community.
It's no coincidence that so many people have voted for Kathleen in past elections. She is not
only active in our Town, but excels at what she does. When she ran in 2021, the Marin IJ
chose to endorse only her, because they determined she was the best choice in an excellent
group of candidates.
While I am certain you have many good choices for appointment, I believe that Kathleen's
experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon voters makes her the right
choice.
Sincerely,
Ron Najafi & Kelly Najafi4338 Paradise Dr.Tiburon, Ca 94920
Ron Najafi, Ph.D.
CEOEmery Pharma
1000 Atlantic Ave. Suite 110Alameda, Ca 94501
www.emerypharma.comContact with me on Linkedin:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/ron.najafi
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From:Parvin Brodkin
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 7:04:08 PM
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I am giving my vote and extending my support for Kathleen for position of Town council.
She is very involved in our town and neighborhood.
Having a very intelligent neighbor in that post will help our community tremendously.
I live at 140 Sugar Loaf Drive.
Thank you for your consideration.
Parvin Brodkin
From:john fiorito
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:My Support for Kathleen Defever
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 6:59:33 PM
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Dear MS Dilena,
Kathleen is a proven leader in our town, and we are fortunate to have someone with
her ability. She has proven her effectiveness with her work on the planning
commission and I recommend her for the Town Council. She has given many hours
to the town and deserves to be on the council. She has the time, interest, and abilityto be an excellent council member. I've seen her in action and I strongly recommend
her for this job.
Jack Fiorito78 Ned's Way
Tiburon,CA 94920
From:Parvin Brodkin
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Support and vote
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 7:12:44 PM
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this is my vote for the position of Town Council for a very dedicated , hardworking and super intelligent neighbor to
represent the interest of our neighborhood and community.
Thank you ,
ParvinBrodkin,
140 Sugar Loaf Dr.
414-717-8330
From:Robert Wells
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Town Council
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:27:33 AM
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I strongly support appointment of Kathleen Defever to the vacated seat on the Town
Council. I voted for her in the election, and then as now I believe she has excellent
experience and skill to serve in this capacity.
Robert Wells (Tiburon resident for 47 years)
109 Sugaloaf Drive
Tiburon
From:D&O Salon
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Subject: Attn: Lea Dilena
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:58:05 AM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I support Kathleen Defever, and I encourage you
to appoint her to the Town Council.
Kathleen is a long-time Tiburon resident who has been an active member of our
community for many years. For the past five years she has been a PlanningCommissioner, and has been the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary fortwo years, and has committed to a third.
Her interest in serving the Council is not new, as she finished second to Noah
Griffin in 2021 with 27% of the vote. She also previously received 30% of thevote in the election of Jack Ryan. She has shown her unwavering dedication,and is very popular in the community.
It's no coincidence that so many people have voted for Kathleen in past
elections. She is not only active in our Town, but excels at what she does. Whenshe ran in 2021, the Marin IJ chose to endorse only her, because theydetermined she was the best choice in an excellent group of candidates.
While I am certain you have many good choices for appointment, I believe that
Kathleen's experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon votersmakes her the right choice.
Sincerely,
D&O Salon Team 800 Redwood Highway Frontage Rd, Mill Valley
415-389-8000
From:Terry Furst
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever Supporter
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 12:23:41 PM
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Attn: Lea Dilena
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
Instead of holding a new election to fill the vacant seat on the Town Council, I am sending
you this letter to support the appointment of Kathleen Defever and I encourage you toappoint her to the Town Council.
Kathleen is a long-time Tiburon resident who has been an active member of our community
for many years. For the past five years she has been a Planning Commissioner, and hasbeen the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years, and has committed to athird.
Her interest in serving the Council is not new, as she finished second to Noah Griffin in 2021
with 27% of the vote. She also previously received 30% of the vote in the election of JackRyan. She has shown her unwavering dedication, and is very popular in the community.
It's no coincidence that so many people have voted for Kathleen in past elections. She is not
only active in our Town, but excels at what she does. When she ran in 2021, the Marin IJchose to endorse only her, because they determined she was the best choice in an excellentgroup of candidates.
While I am certain you have many good choices for appointment, I believe that Kathleen's
experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon voters makes her the rightchoice.
Sincerely,
Terry M. Furst
321 Cecilia Place #2Tiburon, CA 94920
From:Miriam Zelinsky
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Support of Kathleen Defever
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:06:25 PM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I encourage you to appoint Kathleen Defever to the Council seat which was vacated by
Noah Griffin.
Kathleen has been an active member and resident of our Tiburon community for 15 years.
She has been a Planning Commissioner for five years, and President of the Tiburon-
Belvedere Rotary for two years, with a commitment to a third. She consistently volunteers
her time and expertise to help our small businesses, promote growth and diversity, and
make Tiburon an even better place to live.
Previous elections have demonstrated that Kathleen is the democratic choice for the
position. She has received 27% and 30% of the vote, and was awarded the coveted Marin
IJ endorsement in her race against Noah Griffin. She is also the most endorsed candidate,
having also received previous endorsements from the Marin Women’s Political Action
Committee, the Sierra Club, The North Bay Labor Council, Teamsters Local 665, and a long
list of local prominent leaders.
Kathleen receives so much support because she listens to all viewpoints carefully, shecollaborates, and she gets things done. She has a proven track record as a trusted leader inour community, and will be an excellent Councilmember. She also listens to concerns ofpeople and I believe she will do an amazing job.
Sincerely,
Miriam Zelinsky2440 Paradise DriveTiburon, CA 94920
From:Delia Wolfe
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Tiburon Town Council Vacancy
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:08:54 PM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I support Kathleen DeFever, and I encourage you to appoint
her to the Town Council.
Kathleen, like myself, is from Michigan. We both possess the same sense of passionate
pride in our community and the future. The qualities of fairness, hard work and commonsense rule our judgement. It's built into our DNA. I've often read of Kathleen's communityinvolvement, particularly during the past five years as a Planning Commissioner, and shehas further committed herself as President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary.
Despite the fact she was endorsed by the IJ and her qualifications most impressive, I was
disappointed she finished second to Noah Griffin in 2021 with 27% of the vote. On the nightof the election, after I voted, I wrote a note, wishing her luck and sharing our Michiganroots. I was flattered to receive a personal reply - a rare occurrence in these days of instantmessages, form letters and "bots."
While there may be other considerations for appointment to the Tiburon Town Council, I
believe Kathleen is the hands-down, best choice.
Sincerely,
Delia Wolfe
321 Cecilia Way #13
Tiburon, California 94920
deliawolfe@gmail.com
(415) 290-0055
From:Sonnet McKinnon
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:11:46 PM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I encourage you to appoint Kathleen Defever to the Council seat which was vacated by
Noah Griffin.
Kathleen has been an active member and resident of our Tiburon community for 15 years.
She has been a Planning Commissioner for five years, and President of the Tiburon-
Belvedere Rotary for two years, with a commitment to a third. She consistently volunteers
her time and expertise to help our small businesses, promote growth and diversity, and
make Tiburon an even better place to live.
Previous elections have demonstrated that Kathleen is the democratic choice for the
position. She has received 27% and 30% of the vote, and was awarded the coveted Marin
IJ endorsement in her race against Noah Griffin. She is also the most endorsed candidate,
having also received previous endorsements from the Marin Women’s Political Action
Committee, the Sierra Club, The North Bay Labor Council, Teamsters Local 665, and a long
list of local prominent leaders.
Kathleen receives so much support because she listens to all viewpoints carefully, shecollaborates, and she gets things done. She has a proven track record as a trusted leader inour community, and will be an excellent Councilmember.
Sincerely,
Sonnet McKinnon133 Sugarloaf DrTiburón, CA
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From:Keith Bartel
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:25:42 PM
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Attn: Lea Dilena
LDilena@TownofTiburon.org
Mayor and Council Members,
I encourage you to appoint Kathleen Defever to the Council seat which was vacated byNoah Griffin.
Kathleen has been an active member and resident of our Tiburon community for 15 years.
She has been a Planning Commissioner for five years, and President of the Tiburon-
Belvedere Rotary for two years, with a commitment to a third. She consistently volunteers
her time and expertise to help our small businesses, promote growth and diversity, and
make Tiburon an even better place to live.
Previous elections have demonstrated that Kathleen is the democratic choice for the
position. She has received 27% and 30% of the vote, and was awarded the coveted Marin
IJ endorsement in her race against Noah Griffin. She is also the most endorsed candidate,
having also received previous endorsements from the Marin Women’s Political Action
Committee, the Sierra Club, The North Bay Labor Council, Teamsters Local 665, and a long
list of local prominent leaders.
Kathleen receives so much support because she listens to all viewpoints carefully, she
collaborates, and she gets things done. She has a proven track record as a trusted leader in
our community, and will be an excellent Councilmember.
Sincerely,
Keith Bartel
Keith Bartel | Master Jeweler
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From:Alex Popescu
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Council Seat (Kathleen Defever)
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:28:51 PM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I encourage you to appoint Kathleen Defever to the Council seat which was vacated by
Noah Griffin.
Kathleen has been an active member and resident of our Tiburon community for 15 years.
She has been a Planning Commissioner for five years, and President of the Tiburon-
Belvedere Rotary for two years, with a commitment to a third. She consistently volunteers
her time and expertise to help our small businesses, promote growth and diversity, and
make Tiburon an even better place to live.
Previous elections have demonstrated that Kathleen is the democratic choice for the
position. She has received 27% and 30% of the vote, and was awarded the coveted Marin
IJ endorsement in her race against Noah Griffin. She is also the most endorsed candidate,
having also received previous endorsements from the Marin Women’s Political Action
Committee, the Sierra Club, The North Bay Labor Council, Teamsters Local 665, and a
long list of local prominent leaders.
Kathleen receives so much support because she listens to all viewpoints carefully, shecollaborates, and she gets things done. She has a proven track record as a trusted leaderin our community, and will be an excellent Councilmember.
Sincerely,
Alex Popescu
2440 Paradise Drive
Tiburon, CA 94920
From:Jim
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:28:58 PM
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Attn: Lea Dilena
Mayor and Council Members,
As longtime residents of Tiburon, we encourage you to appoint Kathleen Defever to the
Council seat which was vacated by Noah Griffin.
Kathleen has been an active member and resident of our Tiburon community for 15 years.
She has been a Planning Commissioner for five years, and President of the Tiburon-
Belvedere Rotary for two years, with a commitment to a third. She consistently volunteers
her time and expertise to help our small businesses, promote growth and diversity, and
make Tiburon an even better place to live.
Previous elections have demonstrated that Kathleen is the democratic choice for theposition. She has received 27% and 30% of the vote, and was awarded the coveted MarinIJ endorsement in her race against Noah Griffin. She is also the most endorsed candidate,having also received previous endorsements from the Marin Women’s Political ActionCommittee, the Sierra Club, The North Bay Labor Council, Teamsters Local 665, and a longlist of local prominent leaders.
Kathleen listens to all viewpoints carefully, she collaborates, and she gets things done. She
has a proven track record as a trusted leader in our community, and will be an excellent
Councilmember.
Sincerely,
Jim & Alexandra Freeman
1902 Mar West Street
From:Jerry Horn
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever for Town Council...
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:36:37 PM
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Attn: Lea Dilena
LDilena@TownofTiburon.org
Mayor and Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I support Kathleen Defever, and I encourage you to appoint
her to the Town Council.
Kathleen is a long-time Tiburon resident who has been a valued Tiburon Wine client and
active member of our community for many years. For the past five years it is our
understanding, she has been a Planning Commissioner, and has been the President of the
Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years, and has committed to a third.
Her interest in serving the Council is not new, as she finished second to Noah Griffin in 2021
with 27% of the vote. She also previously received 30% of the vote in the election of Jack
Ryan. She has shown her unwavering dedication, and is very popular in the community.
It's no coincidence that so many people have voted for Kathleen in past elections. She is not
only active in our Town, but excels at what she does. When she ran in 2021, the Marin IJ
chose to endorse only her, because they determined she was the best choice in an excellent
group of candidates.
While I am certain you have many good choices for appointment, I believe that Kathleen's
experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon voters makes her the right
choice.
It is my hope Ms. Defever is selected by the Town to resume her good work on behalf of
Tiburon's citizens & merchants.
Thanks for reading this.
Cordially,Jerry HornDr.ChampagneTiburon Wine Proprietor
Adult Beverage Specialist
cell 415-497-7693. land 415 435-FIZZ(3499)www.tiburonwine.net
From:Hayden R. Pace
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever - Town Council
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:11:29 PM
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Good afternoon Ms. Dilena,
I just wanted to send you a short note expressing my support of Kathleen Defever for the vacant Town Council
position. I moved here to Tiburon in 2018 and have tried to keep well informed of the town’s happenings. And
I am confident Kathleen possesses a valuable blend of civil service experience, vision, creativity, drive, and
compassion. These skills will serve our town very well.
Please give her candidacy due consideration.
Best regards,
Hayden Pace
(133 Lyford Drive, Tiburon)
Hayden R. Pace | Shareholder, Chief Executive Officer
(O) 415.943.9471 (D) 415.943.9472 (M) 404.964.5191
Stokes Wagner One Harbor Drive
Suite 1-211Sausalito, CA 94965
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From:Rebecca Parker
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Re: KATHLEEN DEFEVER APPOINTMENT for OPEN SEAT
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:22:14 PM
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Mayor and Councilmembers,
I know you have choices for appointment to the vacant Council seat, but KathleenDefever is by far the most experienced and should fill the seat without question.
As a neighbor and fellow attorney, I must say that I have never seen a lawyer volunteer so
much of ones free time to help so many. While lawyers are obligated to donate their timeas part of the profession, she goes above and beyond.
Kathleen has been a Planning Commissioner for five years, and President of the Tiburon-
Belvedere Rotary for two years and she has donated her time and legal expertise to helpour small businesses, promote growth, community and makes Tiburon a great place to
reside. She has a proven track record as a trusted leader in our community and will be anexcellent Council member.
Please appoint Ms. Defever to the City Council vacant seat at the next hearing. Her
resume speaks for itself.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Parker Attorney at Law Phone:707-494-3848
From:jeffrey schaub
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever for Town Council recommendation
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:25:05 PM
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Dear Mayor and Council members,
I am very happy to have this opportunity to recommend Kathleen Defever for the open position on the Town
Council. She’s a person of great integrity and intellect who knows how to put her nose to the ground and get things
done. Kathleen is an expert in the field of fire prevention and awareness and fire insurance issues. She has served
with distinction on the Tiburon Planning Commission. Tiburon faces key challenges in the years ahead…including
implementing the State’s affordable housing requirements. The Town needs a solid, even keeled, sober, experienced
person to help guide Tiburon through this implementation. That includes the possibility of mixed use development
downtown and other proposed affordable housing sites.
We need someone who is in it for the work, not the politics or notoriety. Kathleen already is a key asset to this
community. She serves as President of the Rotary in Tiburon. Rotary is one of the most respected and active service
organizations in the world. Rotarians get things done. They don’t mess around. They have a big heart and so does
Kathleen.
In my view, The most natural next step for Kathleen Defever …and THIS vital community…is to appoint her to
the open position on the Town Council.
Thank you.
JEFFREY SCHAUB
JeffreySchaub@hotmail.com
(415) 810-2424
@jeffreyschaub
From:Matthew W. Schmidt on behalf of Matt Schmidt
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:54:35 PM
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Mayor and Council Members:
I wanted to write to encourage you to appoint Kathleen Defever to the Council seat that wasrecently vacated by Noah Griffin.
Kathleen has been an active member and resident of our Tiburon community for 15 years. She
has been a Planning Commissioner for five years, and has been President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years, with a commitment to a third year. She regularly volunteers
her time and expertise to help small businesses, promote growth and diversity, and makeTiburon an even better place to live.
Previous elections have demonstrated that Kathleen is the democratic choice for the position.
She has received 27% and 30% of the vote, and was awarded the coveted Marin IJendorsement in her race against Noah Griffin. She is also the most endorsed candidate, having
also received previous endorsements from the Marin Women’s Political Action Committee,the Sierra Club, The North Bay Labor Council, Teamsters Local 665, and a long list of local
prominent leaders.
Kathleen receives so much support because she listens to all viewpoints carefully, shecollaborates, and she gets things done. She has a proven track record as a trusted leader in our
community, and will be an excellent Councilmember.
Best,Matt
From:Kathleen Defever
To:Lea Dilena
Cc:Elizabeth Weisheit
Subject:Forwarding Email on Libby Weisheit"s Behalf
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 6:11:31 PM
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Lea,
Libby Weisheit is in New Zealand and had trouble getting this email to you, so I'm forwarding it on her behalf. I'm
cc'ing LIbby, if you'd like to verify with her.
Thank you.
Kathleen
Attn: Lea Dilena
LDilena@TownofTiburon.org.
Mayor and Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I support Kathleen Defever, and I encourage you to appoint
her to the Town Council.
Kathleen is a long-time Tiburon resident who has been an active member of our community
for many years. For the past five years she has been a Planning Commissioner, and has
been the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years, and has committed to a
third.
Her interest in serving the Council is not new, as she finished second to Noah Griffin in 2021
with 27% of the vote. She also previously received 30% of the vote in the election of Jack
Ryan. She has shown her unwavering dedication, and is very popular in the community.
It's no coincidence that so many people have voted for Kathleen in past elections. She is not
only active in our Town, but excels at what she does. When she ran in 2021, the Marin IJ
chose to endorse only her, because they determined she was the best choice in an excellent
group of candidates.
While I am certain you have many good candidates for appointment, I believe that
Kathleen's experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon voters makes her
the right choice.
Sincerely,
NAME Libby Weisheit
From Melbourne, Australia where I’m toooo busy with family to write myself.
ADDRESS usually 60 Red Hill Circle Tiburon--Libby Weisheitplease note my new email account
libbyweisheit@gmail.com
From:maria luz ortiz
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:34:43 PM
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Dear Ms. Dilena, I am writing to you to support Kathleen Defever who has an outstandingresume as a person, professional and great contributor to the community. It seems that most of
us as long term residents are impressed with Kathleen's work and her dedication to our localcommunity primarily due to the fact that she is dedicated to causes for our local community.
We assisted her by volunteering for her campaign in which we really were able to meet withher in person to help her succeed in her campaign which she did not , completely shocked.
Now, we are saddened for the current council member who is stepping down who is a lovelylocal contributor for years for personal reasons, but we understand we must also have a person
to match his amazing qualities we believe Kathleen has.
She is a dedicated Rotarian , has a wonderful education in law with an impressive list of herlocal work we very much appreciate. Kathleen would be such a great replacement as she is
such a hard worker like the current council member stepping down with an unbreakable spiritto contribute her wisdom, her love for our community and her genuine concern for our local
issues.
We would be so honored to have her *as a council member working with her when she wasrunning for the position originally we think you likely already know well from her
contributions. We are also available if you need to request any other information about herqualifications we personally have experienced. She is a wonderful person with a work ethic
that rarely exists today. Thank you for reading our email. Maria Luz
From:Davina Adjani
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Attn: Lea Dilena (please ignore my previous email)
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 8:25:36 PM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I encourage you to appoint Kathleen Defever to the Council seat, which Noah Griffin vacated.
Kathleen has served the Tiburon community for 15 years. She is also an ally to ALL residents
of Tiburon and listens and tries to put herself in the shoes of others. When Tiburon shop ownerYema was racially profiled by police, unlike many other council members, she wanted to be
educated on the situation from a minority's perspective instead of jumping to her conclusionsbased on her own experiences. I am a minority myself, and I know what it is like, because I
spent a great deal of my formative years in Tiburon.
We all know that Kathleen has the government experience to prepare her for Town Council, aswell as a deep record of community service. She has consistently volunteered her time and
expertise to help our small businesses, to promote growth and diversity, and make Tiburon aneven better place to live. She also has shown the necessary voter support in past elections.
Kathleen is the best choice because she does the hard work - she asks the hard questions, she
educates herself, and she collaborates with everyone, no matter what their background. Iwitnessed her dive into the difficult conversations after Yema was racially-profiled, as she
sought out perspectives of minorities in Tiburon on social media, including myself. That tookcourage and humility, and shows she doesn't just talk about caring. She actually cares.
Kathleen is absolutely the right choice. She will be an excellent Councilmember.
Sincerely,Davina Adjani
3915 Cypress Dr. Petaluma, CA. 94954
From:Lata Setty
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Re: Kathleen DeFever for Town Council
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 8:22:49 PM
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Attn: Lea Dilena
LDilena@TownofTiburon.org
Dear Mayor & Esteemed Council Members,
I recommend strongly that you appoint Kathleen Defever to the Council seat vacated by
Noah Griffin.
Kathleen has been an active member and resident of our Tiburon community for 15 years.
I have an active Rotarian in the Tiburon Belvedere club for the last 14 years, Kathleen
has not only been on the Planning Commissioner for five years, she has also successfully
served as The President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years, with a
commitment to a third, uplifting are club members and leading the charge to make Rotary
better every day! Later She consistently volunteers her time and expertise to help our
small businesses, promote growth and diversity, and make Tiburon an even better place
to live.
Previous elections have demonstrated that Kathleen is the democratic choice for the
position. She has received 27% and 30% of the vote, and was awarded the coveted Marin
IJ endorsement in her race against Noah Griffin. She is also the most endorsed candidate,
having also received previous endorsements from the Marin Women’s Political Action
Committee, the Sierra Club, The North Bay Labor Council, Teamsters Local 665, and a
long list of local prominent leaders.
Kathleen receives so much support because she listens to all viewpoints carefully, shecollaborates, and she gets things done!! She has a proven track record as a trustedleader in our community, and will be an excellent Councilmember.
Sincerely,
Lata Setty
90 Marinero Circle
Tiburon CA 94920
--
Lead Well, Lata
Lata Setty415.342.7256
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Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 9:02:02 PM
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Attn: Lea Dilena
Mayor and Council Members,
I support Kathleen Defever encourage you to appoint her to the Town Council.
Kathleen is a long-time Tiburon resident who has been an active member of our community.
For the past five years she has been a Planning Commissioner, and is the President of the
Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary
Her interest in serving on the Town Council is not new, as she finished second to Noah
Griffin in 2021. She has shown dedication to the community.
I believe that Kathleen's experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon
voters makes her the right choice.
Sincerely,
Michael Dab
20 Sutter Court
From:Hawi Awash
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Attn: Lea Dilena
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:20:54 PM
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Dear Mayor Ryan and Councilmembers,
We know you will have many choices for appointment to the Council seat which was
vacated by Noah Griffin. As Tiburon residents and business owners we strongly believe
that Kathleen Defever is the best choice.
Kathleen is not only the most experienced candidate, with five years of service to the
Town government as a Planning Commissioner, but she is also the most broadly
supported by her community - with widespread support across all demographics, whether
it be age, race, gender, etc. We have noticed that Kathleen actually make the effort to
show up and have the dialogues about positive change even when it is difficult.
Kathleen dedicates her life to service. She has been the President of the Tiburon-
Belvedere Rotary for two years, she is a frequent organizer of community events and
works right alongside the volunteers, and she has donated her time and legal expertise to
our small businesses when they were suffering due to Covid. She also volunteers her time
to serve on the Board of an Affordable Housing project called Farley Place, in Belvedere.
Through her actions, she promotes wellness, collaboration, growth, and diversity. Her
work makes Tiburon a better place to live. The Council will be lucky to have her.
If you look to past election results, Kathleen is also the democratic choice for the position.
She has already received 30% of the vote in a past election, a total which could have
awarded her a seat already, in other past elections. She was also awarded the impressive
Marin IJ endorsement, amongst many others.
Kathleen receives so much support and trust from her community because
she listens, she collaborates, and she follows through with results. Kathleen has already
been a trusted leader in our community for many years, and will be an excellent
Councilmember.
Sincerely,
Hawi Yema
10 Main Street Tiburon, CA 94920-- Co-Founder | YEMA10 Main StTiburon, CA 94920www.yemacalif.com (651)307-6863
From:Peter Maync
To:Lea Dilena
Cc:(Tiburon POST) Holli Thier
Subject:Endorsement for Kathleen Defever to be our next Council Member
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 12:57:49 AM
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Dear Mayor and Council Members,
As a longtime resident of Tiburon, and Publisher of the "Belvedere-Tiburon 94920" Magazine
that's mailbox delivered to all 4,700+ Households of our Tiburon Peninsula, I strongly
encourage you to appoint Kathleen Defever to the Tiburon Council seat which was recently
vacated by Noah Griffin, due to unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances.
Kathleen has been an active member and resident of our Tiburon community for 15 years,not just as a Planning Commissioner, and its Chairperson, but also as President of theTiburon-Belvedere Rotary for two years; and she's consistently volunteering her time andexpertise to help her neighbor-hood, our small businesses, promote growth and diversity,and make Tiburon an even better place to live. We were pleased to Family-Feature Kathleenand her husband, Rick Grossman in 2021 (as well as your fine family, Holly, in ourMagazine's January 2022 edition); and that's when we really learned about Kathleen'slifelong passion for justice. Indeed both a Prosecution and Defense Attorney, as well as anInsurance Adjuster, she is steeped in Public Service
So, I think, or at least hope we can all agree that Kathleen has an abundantly proven track
record of reliably and consistently serving our community, and would--or better said, she
will-- represent all of us well and with foresight as interim Town Council Member and more.
Very best regards,
Peter and Renee Maync
From:Karen Rasmussen
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Support for Kathleen Defever
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:05:20 AM
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Greetings Mayor and Council Members.
I am writing to you to voice my support for Kathleen Defever and to ask you to appoint her to the open spot on the
Town Council.
Kathleen has shown her continued interest in being part of the future of our town for many years. Not only has she
been a planning commissioner for 5 years, but she has done very well in two recent elections. I voted for her both
times. She is dedicated to and very popular in the community. Even the Marin IJ endorsed only her in 2021 because
they agreed she was the best candidate.
Although I’m sure you have several other reasonable candidates from which to choose, Kathleen is the right choice.
Regards,
Karen Rasmussen
Greenwood Court
From:kathleen@jonpeddie.com
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever for our City Council
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:27:11 AM
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To the Mayor and Tiburon Town Council,
I am writing in support of Kathleen DeFever’s bid for the Council seat vacated by Noah Griffin.
We have come to know Kathleen as our neighbor and we’ve seen her in action around the
community. She is engaged, well informed, and cares about the welfare of our town. Her credentials
are impressive. As an active member and resident of Tiburon for 15 years, she has served on the
planning commission for five years, and has served as the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary
for two years with a commitment for another year. She actively participates in community activities
and offers her expertise and time to help small businesses, promote growth and diversity.
In her previous runs for elective office, she has proven herself a strong candidate with good electoral
support from Tiburon. In her race against Noah Griffin for Town Council, she was endorsed by the
Marin IJ. She has also won endorsement from the Marin Women’s Political Action Committee, the
Sierra Club, the North Bay Labor Council, Teamsters Local 665 and from the communities’ local
leaders.
She has a proven track record as a trusted leader in our community, she does the work,
gets things done, and will be an excellent Councilmember.Sincerely,
Kathleen Maher
4 St. Gabrielle Ct
From:Brian Walker
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Esteemed Mayor & Town Council
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:34:47 AM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I encourage you to appoint Kathleen Defever to the Council seat which was vacated by
Noah Griffin.
Kathleen has been an active member and resident of our Tiburon community for 15 years.
She has been a Planning Commissioner for five years, and President of the Tiburon-
Belvedere Rotary for two years, with a commitment to a third. She consistently volunteers
her time and expertise to help our small businesses, promote growth and diversity, and
make Tiburon an even better place to live.
Previous elections have demonstrated that Kathleen is the democratic choice for the
position. She has received 27% and 30% of the vote, and was awarded the coveted Marin
IJ endorsement in her race against Noah Griffin. She is also the most endorsed candidate,
having also received previous endorsements from the Marin Women’s Political Action
Committee, the Sierra Club, The North Bay Labor Council, Teamsters Local 665, and a long
list of local prominent leaders.
Kathleen receives so much support because she listens to all viewpoints carefully, shecollaborates, and she gets things done. She has a proven track record as a trusted leader inour community, and will be an excellent Councilmember.
Sincerely,Brian WalkerVolunteer Board Member Rotaplast International 90 Marinero Circle Tiburon CA 94920 707 223-1299
From:Karen Schuler Hill
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen DeFever for open council seat!
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:47:41 AM
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Mayor and Council Members,
I support Kathleen Defever, and I encourage you to appoint her to the Town Council.
Kathleen has been a positive force and member of our community for many years. Her work
on the Planning Commission and as the President of the Tiburon-Belvedere Rotary is
evidence of her commitment to the betterment of our community.
Her ongoing interest in serving the Council shows a dedication to the town that is
incomparable. Finishing second against Noah Griffen in 2021 and Jack Ryan in the previous
election, she has shown unwavering dedication, and tenacity in reapplying. With more than
27% support of the voters in town, she is in my opinion the only choice for the open
position.
The Marin IJ chose to endorse only her, because they determined she was the best choice in
an excellent group of candidates. I couldn’t agree more with their assessment.
While I am certain you again have many good choices for appointment, I believe that
Kathleen's experience, qualifications, and history of support from Tiburon voters makes her
the right choice.
But most of all she has, in the last two council elections, had the most votes of any other
candidate behind council members chosen to represent our town. It makes sense, if the
council is choosing to appoint a new member, rather than by town vote, then she should be
the one appointed!
On a more personal note, while working with Kathleen on an insurance matter, she took the time to
listen to my experiences and help me navigate an almost impossible situation. Resulting in a positive
outcome. And as a member of a marginalized group, living in this community, she showed me how
committed she is to working collaboratively towards positive change for a better, more inclusive
Tiburon.
Sincerely,
Karen Schuler Hill
2 Greenwood Court
...............................................
Karen Schuler Hillkschulerhill@gmail.comP: 415-888-3403~The Reckoning Will Not Be Tidy~
From:Ken Nemzer
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Endorsement for Kathleen Defever
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 11:19:50 AM
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To the Council:
Please add my name to the many supporters of Kathleen in your appointment process. Kathleen'srecord of work for Tiburon and her skill at joint efforts, as well as her intelligence and sparkling
personality, make her well suited to serve on the Council. Be well,
Ken NemzerPS: I commend the Council for its fine service to the Town.
Kenneth Press Nemzer664 Hilary Drive
Tiburon, CA 94920415-308-3408
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From:Maureen Corcoran
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Support for Kathleen Defever
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 11:43:41 AM
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I am traveling in a foreign country, but I want to take the time to send an email supporting Kathleen Defever for the
Town Council opening. Kathleen is dedicated, conscientious and will be a thoughtful member of our Town Council.
Maureen Corcoran
From:Maurice LeVois
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 12:04:28 PM
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To Mayor and Town Council-
We have lived in Tiburon since 1987 and have been pleased with the work of our Town Council. We have also
known Kathleen Defever for a long time. We think she would be a valuable member of our town Council. I am
writing to support her for the current vacancy.
Maurice LeVois
From:DONALD GOODENOUGH
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever for open Town Council seat
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 12:40:39 PM
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My name is Don Goodenough. I have lived in Point Tiburon Condominiums for four years, and have been active in
our community. I currently Chair the Architectural and Maintenance Committees. I am also a retired Architect
having practiced in California.
Kathleen Defever and I have socialized and she has expressed her commitment to Tiburon’s wellbeing. She is
obviously a highly motivated resident with strong institutional knowledge of our Community. Her attention to and
knowledge of details, precedent and rational decision making make her a superior choice to fill a seat on our Town
Council.
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From:Linda Emberson
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Re: Kathleen Defever
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 2:08:46 PM
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing this letter in support of Kathleen Defever for Town Council.
Kathleen has been a member of our community for 15 years and has consistently show her
commitment to our Town through her tremendous volunteer work.
Besides being on the Planning Commission for 5 years, she has been a member for theTiburon Belvedere Rotary Club for a number of years and has been our president for two
years. She has recently committed to another year as our president. During her time as ourpresident she has exhibited many abilities that would serve her well on the Town Council. Her
ability to adapt quickly to tremendous challenges (pandemic restrictions on in person meetingsand easing of restrictions post pandemic) allowed our members to keep attending Rotary
meetings. She came up with solutions to our changing meeting parameters with innovations,pivoting between Covid and post Covid meeting challenges seamlessly. She has shown her
ability to tactfully navigate the variety of personalities in our club and leads the Board throughconsensus building and honoring people’s disparate ideas. I could go on extolling her many
virtues, but I’m confident you too have seen her in action on the Planning Commission andvalue her many attributes.
She devotes her free time to volunteering at many community events. She has worked at the
Tiburon Wine Festival, helps at the Audobon Society, and worked at the Tiburon Fun Run, toname just a few.
Kathleen has in past elections been endorsed by the Sierra Club, the Marin Independent
Journal, and the Marin Women’s Political Action League. These endorsements are hard wonand should be considered when making a choice on who to fill the position on the Town
Council.
Lastly, Kathleen gets things done! She has consistently proven this on the Tiburon PlanningCommission and as president of the Tiburon Belvedere Rotary Club. She’s a leader in the
community and I endorse her whole heatedly for the Tiburon Town Council.
Thank you for your consideration and time in reading this letter.
Sincerely,Linda Emberson
Chairperson of the Tiburon Belvedere Rotary Foundation (3 years)
Past member of the Tiburon Design Review Board (10 years)
From:Revati
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Kathleen Defever for Council Member
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 2:42:23 PM
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Hi,Please add my name to the list of supporters for Kathleen Defever.
ThanksRevati Natesan
From:Diana Chulick
To:Town
Subject:Lenore (Nora) Noguez
Date:Sunday, February 26, 2023 3:36:30 PM
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Hello,
My name is Diana Chulick. I have lived in Tiburon for 25 years.
I am writing to encourage you to select Lenore Noguez for the newly vacant Town Councilposition.
She is highly qualified. She has worked as a lawyer for many years.Her commitment to various significant committees is impressive: The Tiburon Heritage and Arts
Commission and the Tiburon Chamber of Commerce Board.Lenore is a first generation Mexican which would bring a needed diversity to Tiburon.
Sincerely,Diana Chulick
From:Marybeth LaMotte
To:Town
Subject:Nomination for Leonor Noguez (Nora!)
Date:Saturday, February 25, 2023 12:53:20 PM
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I heartily support Nora Noguez for the Tiburon Town Council. Her exemplary and
long-term commitment to the community and her impressive professional
qualifications would greatly benefit the town.
Sincerely,
Marybeth LaMotte
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Marybeth LaMotte, Realtor
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Mill Valley/Southern Marin
1660 Tiburon Blvd
Tiburon, CA 94920
415.297.3221 Direct
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From:Harry Miller
To:Town
Subject:Open town council seat
Date:Saturday, February 25, 2023 3:06:24 PM
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My name is Harry Miller and I am a long time Marin County and Tiburon resident.
I am the president of the Tiburon Sunset Rotary club and writing to you to express my strong support for the
nomination of Leonor (Nora) Nogurz To fill the open seat.
Once you carefully look at her résumé you will note that she more than meets all of the qualifications that would
make her an outstanding member of the council.
I am sure that you will select the most qualified individual with the most universal qualifications that you are
seeking.
Please feel free to contact me at 312-218-8034 if you would like any specific comments
Thank you for your consideration and good luck
Sent from my iPhone
From:Bill Brinkman
To:Town
Cc:Randi Brinkman
Subject:Recommendation of Nora Noguez
Date:Saturday, February 25, 2023 11:40:09 AM
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Dear Council Members - My wife Randi and I have been residents of the Del Mar
neighborhood of Tiburon for 38 years. We would like to strongly recommend Leonor (Nora)Noguez to fill the vacant seat on the Town Council. Over the last year or two we have grown
to know and admire Nora from our participation with her at St. Stephen's Church and theRotary Club. We believe her many years of experience working as an attorney for San
Francisco provides her with invaluable expertise in working with all the various departmentsin town government and how to best address the critical issues facing Tiburon today.
She also has a long track record of community service in Marin County. She has lived in
Tiburon for 20 years and genuinely wants to serve our community without any hidden agendaor political ambition. We highly recommend Nora for Town Council and strongly urge you
to select her for the vacant seat.
Thank you very much. Bill & Randi Brinkman
Bill Brinkman
bill.brinkman46@gmail.com415-828-6686 cell
From:Brian Swift
To:Town; Alice Fredericks; Holli Thier; Jon Welner; Jack Ryan
Subject:Town counsel appointment
Date:Saturday, February 25, 2023 2:08:56 PM
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I recommend you strongly consider appointing Leonor (Nora) Noguez to the recently vacated seat at the Tiburon
Town Council. She has the knowledge and experience to be a great contributor.
Brian Swift
swiftbghome@gmail.com
From:Marti Andrews
To:Town
Subject:Appointment
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 9:40:57 AM
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Hello
I support Nora Noguez for Town Council. She is well qualified and ready.
Thank you,
Marti Andrews
415.847.1200
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From:Melody Key
To:Town
Subject:Recommendation for Nora Noguez
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 8:38:46 AM
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Hi All - I wanted to send a note of support for Nora’s appointment to the Town Council. I met her
through St. Stephen’s and believe she would be a great addition to the Council. She has an
interesting background (SF City attorney, public defender, administrator for a non-profit) and, as a
first generation American, would bring a fresh perspective to you. She is genuine, cares about
Tiburon and is really nice – traits you all share in common. I think she would be a great addition to
your team and would do well in the role.
Thank you in advance for reading.
Kind regards,
Melody
Melody S. Key
108 Paradise Drive
Tiburon, CA 94920
415-505-3045 (cell)
415-435-1959 (home)
From:Cheryl Sorokin
To:Town
Subject:Support for Nora Noguez
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 9:48:29 AM
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To Member of the Tiburon Town Council:
I am writing to express my support for Nora Noguez for the Town Council to fill the vacancy created
by Noah Griffin’s resignation.
I believe she is the most qualified and has the background that would be most helpful of the various
candidates who have submitted applications. Her previous work in SF city government is of
particular importance since has given her a solid understanding of how local government works.
But, beyond that she brings diversity, proven experience with community service, and a
demonstrated willingness to give back to the community where she resides. She steps up when
needed and she is willing to work hard both on her own and with others, even those with whom she
may not see eye to eye. She both leads and facilitates leadership of others.
Thank you for your consideration of her application.
Cherie Sorokin
President Tiburon Sunset Rotary
President Marin Villages
20+ year resident of Tiburon
120 Geldert Dr.
Tiburon
415 789-5305
415 730-0204 (cell)
From:Barbara Garcia-Romero
To:Town
Subject:Nora Noguez
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 1:01:14 PM
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I am a long time resident of Tiburon and I support Nora Noguez's application to join theTiburon Town Council. Nora is a member of St. Stephen's Church and that is how I met her.
She is a very talented person who would be a dedicated member of the Town Council. Norahas shown her intelligence in her long career as an attorney. After joining my church,
she immediately became involved as a lay reader, a member of the Altar Guild and joinedother committees and groups. Her intelligence and willingness to share her expertise with our
town are excellent qualities that would make her a great addition to the Town Council.
Sincerely, Barbara C. Garcia-Romero
From:Barbara Berling
To:Town
Subject:Support for Leonor Noquez for Tiburon Town Council
Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 5:39:34 PM
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I would like to offer my full support to Leonor Noquez to fill the open seat on the TiburonTown Council. Though I now live in San Francisco, I lived in Belvedere for 40+ years and I
am still very involved in the Tiburon Peninsula, especially at St Stephen’s Church.
Nora has become a well respected and well loved member of St Stephen’s. She is committedto and active in many of our ministries and groups. I feel she will do the same on the Tiburon
Town Council. She certainly has the background, experience, knowledge and most of all, thecommitment to enhance both the Town Council and the community. She truly cares about her
town of Tiburon.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully submitted,Barbara Berling
415-302-1461 mobile
From:Connie Maddox
To:Town; Jack Ryan; Alice Fredericks; Holli Thier; Jon Welner
Cc:Connie Maddox
Subject:Support Leonor Noguez for Town Coucil
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:20:01 PM
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Good afternoon Tiburon Town Council Members,
Please accept this message as a full endorsement and support of Nora to fill the seat at the
Tiburon Town Council.
Greg and I met Nora by way of our participation in the Portuguese Dairy Project over the lastseveral years. You may already know that Nora is the person/woman behind the idea that led
this piece of Tiburon history and Portuguese culture to the forefront and now embodied in ourcommunity. Nora is not only the co-creator but also a co-sponsor of the Portuguese Dairy
Project. Nora's involvement in this project has really opened my eyes to her involvement anddedication to our Tiburon community.
Prior to this project we didn't know much about her but through the process we have come to
respect and admire her time and efforts to not only this project but all that she commits. Weare so proud of Nora's involvement in this project because Connie is a native of Azores where
these immigrants descended. Even though we have lived in Tiburon since 2003 and knewthere was Portuguese history both locally and across Marin county we didn't know the details
as we do today. Nora's efforts to bring this piece of history and culture to our community hasimpacted more than we could have imagined. Nora was the one who took extra time and
reached out to the Reed Union School District Superintendent and that caused a great rippleeffect across our school community. Connie is the Del Mar PTA site chair and was so excited
to hear from staff and students that with Nora's involvement the Del Mar leadership classes/students participated in a history lesson with Mike Moyle and David Gotz. These same
students and some staff participated in the Portuguese Dairy Project ground breaking ceremony attended by the President of Portugal. Additionally, the Del Mar School
was so excited to be involved in these events that the school sent communication to the entireparent community helping to educate them about this history. Overall Nora's actions were
instrumental in so many ways that have touched the lives of so many in our community inpositive, educational and inspiring ways!
Nora is a warm, kind and generous person who has dedicated her time and effort to so many
organizations and committees. We applaud her effort and dedication to supporting ourcommunity and others listed below. We would be proud to call her a Tiburon Town Council
Member!
1. The Rotary Club of Tiburon Sunset
2. Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
3. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church4. ALMA (Association of Latino Marin Attorneys)
Please reach out to us if you have any questions or comments. We thank you for your time.
Have a great day!
Connie and Greg Maddoxcell: 415-215-3403
From:Jean F
To:Town
Subject:SUPPORT FOR LEONOR NOGUEZ
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:06:22 PM
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Dear Council Members,
I am writing in support of Leonor Noguez for Tiburon Town Council. I have enjoyed working along side her,
watched how thoroughly prepared, hard working and thoughtful she is. I think she will make a terrific addition to
the council.
Thank you,
Jean Fair
95 Sugarloaf Dr.
Tiburon
From:Cheryl Donohue
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Supporting Appointment of Nora Noguez to Town Council
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:52:33 PM
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Dear Mayor Ryan and Council Members:
I am writing to support the appointment of Nora Noguez to the Town Council.
I live at Point Tiburon Lagoon and know Nora from St. Stephen’s Church inBelvedere.
As you probably well know, Nora was raised in San Fransisco and has been a
resident of Marin County since 1978.
Nora has devoted herself to public service over the years from practicing in a Public
Defender’s office after law school, to practicing as a Deputy City Attorney in San
Francisco. She was appointed to the Marin County Personnel Commission in 1978;serves on the Tiburon Heritage and Arts Commission; the Board of Directors for theTiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; and somehow managed to bring the
President of Portugal to the area.
She clearly is a dedicated woman of many, many talents.
I wanted to stress Nora’s credentials first, before I get into anything else, which is
the importance of ethnic and economic diversity in our community. Nora is a firstgeneration American born of Mexican parents. She would be taking the place ofNoah Griffin, another person with unrivaled credentials, and also a minority. I urge
the Town Council to take this in consideration, because diversity emphasizes the
values of our Town to our families, our children, and to those in other communities.I would not mention Nora’s Mexican heritage if she were unqualified for theposition, but she is highly qualified. She has shown over the years that she is a
dedicated member of our community, who is motivated by the betterment of the
community. After law school she could easily have taken a position in a law firm
or gone into private practice where it would have been more economicallyadvantageous than working in the public sector, and likely more prestigious, but she
chose service to the community instead. She wants to serve and has served well.
Last, but not least, Nora is conscientious and honorable and has touched many livesin a positive way. She will be an outstanding member of the Town Council, and I
urge you to appoint her.
Thank you for your consideration of Nora.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Donohue12 Lagoon Vista Road
Tiburon
From:Ron Hurwin
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:New Town Council appointee
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 6:07:01 PM
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Dear Ms. Dilena,
We are extremely concerned about the proposed use changes to the Tiburon McKegneyGreen. We are absolutely opposed to Food Trucks and Pickleball courts.
We would like to extend our support to electing Nora Noguez to fill the position.
Thank you,
Ron & Duffy Hurwin558 Tenaya DriveTiburon, CA 94920(415) 302-7814
From:Roy Gordon
To:Lea Dilena
Subject:Appoint Nora Noquez
Date:Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:04:33 PM
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We were so sorry to learn that Noah Griffin had to step down as a Council member and we
wish his wife a speedy recovery.
We would like to offer our strong support for the appointment of Nora Noquez to this
vacancy. She appears very well qualified and would represent the wide spectrum of interestsof the residents of Tiburon.
We are particularly distressed at the prospect of food trucks and amplified music at McKegneyGreen. We have lived at 140 Avenida Miraflores for over 35 years and sounds from the green
are heard very clearly from our home.
Sport can be well enjoyed by children and parents, as we well know from our long time
enjoyment of living in Tiburon, without adding the proposed changes being pushed by ChuckHornbrook.
A lot of different people of various ages live in Tiburon. The vacancy will be filled byappointment, not by a public vote, so it is very important that someone who already has a
strong and narrow agenda should not be appointed. We need open and fair minded decisions.
Thank you for your consideration of the views and concerns of long time happy Tiburon
residents.
Yours sincerely,
Roy and Esme Gordon
From:jeremygfair@aol.com
To:Town
Subject:Support of Lenor Noguez for Tiburon Town Council
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:32:30 AM
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My name is Jeremy Fair and I live at 95 Sugarloaf Drive in Tiburon.
I am writing to endorse Lenor (Nora) Noguez for appointment to the vacant seat on
the town council.
Her amazing background and accomplishments are known to you from her resume.
On that basis alone she will make
a wonderful addition to City government.
As I have gotten to know Nora what is not reflected in her resume is her energy to be
involved in the
activities she commits to and the time she devotes to these activities. She is
collaborative, positive, does her homework, and adds value to whatever she does.
Nora is an outstanding member of our community. She has the intelligence, drive ,
commitment and importantly at this time in her life the time tocommit to community service.
Please appoint Lenor Noguez to the Tiburon Town Council.
Jeremy G. Fair
95 Sugarloaf Drive
From:Kyle Seage
To:Town
Cc:Leonor N
Subject:Nora Noguez endorsement for Town Council
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:21:16 AM
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To the Town Council of Tiburon,
I write today to ask that you please appoint Nora Noguez to the vacant seat on the Council, which Noah Griffin onceheld. In the time that I have known Nora, I have found her to be generous with her time, passionate about things shecares for, curious about learning new things, considerate of others, and kind beyond measure.
I know that the Town Council values diversity in its membership, and as a first generation American citizen, Norawill bring a unique perspective to the business of the Council. Her experience as an attorney highlights the path ofsomeone who has worked tirelessly and for years in defense of both individuals and city government. Clearly sheknows how city government works. Her roles as City Attorney for San Francisco and a Deputy Public Defender giveher credibility as someone who has experience with varied sides of an issue. And, her civic and volunteerinvolvement demonstrates that she believes in her community, and wants to be be a part of how our future is shaped.
I am proud to send this on Nora’s behalf. As the rector of St. Stephen’s in Belvedere, and also a resident ofTiburon, I can’t imagine a better person than herto fill the vacancy to represent me and all the residents of Tiburon.I know that you have received other emails attesting to her qualifications to be appointed to the Town Council and Isend this letter of praise and endorsement of Nora Noguez with great joy and confidence.
Respectfully Yours,
The Rev. Kyle Dice Seage+Rector, St. Stephen’s Episcopal ChurchBelvedere, CA
From:Laury Ostrow
To:Town
Cc:Jack Ryan; Alice Fredericks; Holli Thier; Jon Welner
Subject:Recommending Nora Noguez be appointed to the vacant council position
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10:27:38 AM
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Council Folk,
I’m reaching out to you in favor of Nora Noguez being appointed to the vacant council space.
We’ve been neighbors for over 20 years. We both moved here about the same time
She has the intelligence, the heart and the experience to serve our city well.
She’s been a super neighbor.
Please honor her with the position.
All the best
Be well,
Laury Ostrow
Jo Carrillo
354 Karen WayTiburon
415-302-1375
老兒
“I was just too stubborn to ever be governed by enforced insanity.” BD
From:Sue Golden
To:Town
Subject:Nora Noguez to fill the vacant seat on the Tiburon Town Council
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 12:57:23 PM
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To the members of the Tiburon Town Council,
We are writing to inform you of our support for Nora Noguez to fill the vacant seat at theTiburon Town Council.
Nora has been our neighbor for over twenty years. As our neighbor, she has helped to keep usup to date on local issues and in some of her local volunteer work activities. We have found
her to be friendly and social, open minded and curious, very energetic, and to have an easygoing sense of humor. Nora has also offered her time in teaching and talking to us in
Spanish! In addition, Nora is obviously professionally very well qualified to take on this role.
We wholeheartedly support Nora in filling the vacancy at the Tiburon Town Council!.
Thank you for considering her for this role.Sue and Jimmy Pressley
357 Karen Way,Tiburon, Ca. 94920
From:Christina Lee
To:Town; Jack Ryan; Alice Fredericks; hollithiertiburontowncountil@gmail.com; Jon Welner
Subject:Nora Noguez - Recommendation
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 1:08:12 PM
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To Whom It May Concern:
I am a resident of the Bel Aire neighborhood in Tiburon and a neighbor of Nora Noguez. Iwould like to endorse Nora as an ideal candidate for the vacant position on the Town Council.
Nora is an outstanding member of our community. She truly cares for the community and it is
demonstrated in her community service as well as her professional and personal endeavors.
Thank you for your consideration.
Best Regards,Christina Lee
From:Sissie Twiggs
To:Town
Subject:Support for Nora Noguez, Tiburon Town Council
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 1:25:57 PM
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Dear Town of Tiburon,
This is a letter in support of Nora Noguez and her interest in securing the vacancy on theTiburon Town Council, due to the departure of Mr. Noah Griffin.
I have known Nora both professionally and personally over the past few decades as we are
both long term residents of the wonderful Bel Aire neighborhood in Tiburon. During thatperiod of time, every single interaction with Nora has been treated with the utmost care,thoughtfulness and professionalism. Nora possesses the traits that we need in our leaders:integrity, compassion and responsibility. She is truly an upstanding leader and member ofour community.
It is with Nora’s unparalleled business acumen and strong personal character that Irecommend her to you without reservation. Her tenure on the Tiburon Town Council would
serve the residents of Tiburon to the fullest extent possible.
In fact, Nora Noguez would be an asset to any group she partnered with and/or led. She isknown for developing community and being friendly and considerate along the way. She
brings empathy, diversity, listening skills with her - all of which is needed in our worldtoday.
Pease feel free to contact me if you have any questions whatsoever.
Sincerely,
Sissie Twiggs
301 Karen WayTiburon
From:Edward Leaman
To:Town
Subject:Endorsing Nora Noguez
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 2:50:15 PM
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I am writing in support of Nora Noguez to join the Tiburon Town Council.
I have lived next door to Nora for twenty years at 350 Karen Way, Tiburon. I know her well.
Her values, her work ethic, her belief in our community and her support for it. I can think of
no-one that I would be happier to endorse in this calling to public service than Nora. I truly
hope she will be granted the opportunity to serve all of us as the future unfolds for the
continued thriving of this beautiful place we all call home.
Kindest regards,
Edward Leaman
350 Karen Way, Tiburon.
Cell: 415 370 1007
From:jack rabin
To:Town
Subject:Town Council Vacancy
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:19:34 PM
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I wish to endorse Leonor (Nora) Noguez to fill the Town Council vacancy. Ms. Noguez is well experiencedand a vital member of of our community.
Jack Rabin310n Karen WayTiburon, CA 94920415-300-7720
From:Karen Gullett
To:Lea Dilena
Cc:Jan Gullett
Subject:Support for Nora Noguez for Interim Representative on the Town Council
Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:37:57 PM
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Hello. I am sending you an "e-letter" of my support for Nora Noguez to fill the openposition on the Town Council on an interim basis.
I understand the Council making their decision this evening and was just informedthat letters of support should go to you as our Town Administrator. I've sent emailsto each of the Town Council reps directly but am happy to bring you into mycontacts!
I encourage the Town Council's thoughtful consideration of Nora Noguez for theinterim position. I am sure Nora's application presented her impressive qualificationsquite ably, including that she previously ran for the Council. I would like to reinforce afew of Nora's qualities that I believe make her a strong choice for the town ofTiburon especially at this time of transition:
Dependable and tireless - When Nora takes on a project, she works tomake it happen despite the road blocks and inevitable changes along theway. A recent example of this is her leadership as head of the Heritage andArts Commission on the Portuguese Dairy Mural project. I think the resultsspeak for themselves but would note that 1) she developed this idea as partof her outreach and listening to the community during her town councilcampaign, and 2) she did not seek the glory upon the launch and subsequentpublicity. Nora is not into public service as a way to sell herself or build herown ego but to accomplish the goals of the community. Nora's experienceand attitude have provided her with a realistic view of the hard work requiredand the skills necessary to deal with the responsibilities of a Town Councilmember effectively.Knowledgeable leader who wants to help - Once again, her legalbackground and community service prepare her well to come into the towncouncil role. I think it is also a real mark of character that she continues toseek ways to add value and get involved - she sees her experience as apreparation for doing more (rather than fading back as she's already put inher hours). I was impressed that she applied to be on the Library Commissiondespite already having other public service commitments (and knowing thatthere was an incumbent who was reapplying). I've seen her step right up tohelp in big and small ways at our church, St. Stephen's, without even needingto be asked. Her application has provided other examples of her service.From my observation, no matter the situation, Nora is always poised,diplomatic and steady in her viewpoints and commitment to do the rightthing.Inclusive leadership - Nora knows that her Latinx heritage and gender are
not automatic tickets to being a good leader. However, she has learned fromher time in the professional and volunteer world of the disservice thatorganizations inflict upon themselves when they do not consciously seek todiversify and follow inclusive practices. These include a limited and self-affirming perspective which hinders their ability to adequately represent theirpublic and find effective, sustainable solutions. Nora is a mature enoughleader to know that diversity is not limited to ethnicity or sex but is muchwider including, but not limited to, temperament, income, marital status, age,etc.
In short, Nora is a sincere, knowledgeable and effective leader who I believe wouldbe able to hit the ground running and provide a different perspective to the Council.She's a "can do" person with a listening ear and a prepared mind.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
My husband seconds these thoughts so I am copying him.
Thanks for your service as our Town Administrator.
Karen and Jan Gullett4 Acacia DriveTiburon
p.s. If you are unaware, the Town Council website currently does not provide anemail address for you. I received your email from a knowledgeable neighbor.