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San Mateo County Harbor District Election 2010

ROBERT BERNARDO	79,007	33.22%
JAMES J. TUCKER	70,863	29.80%
SABRINA BRENNAN	61,220	25.74%
WILLIAM T. KLEAR	26,744	11.24%

Number To Vote For: 2
Completed Precincts: 457 of 457

It’s time to make the Harbor District a people-friendly place

HARBOR DISTRICT

The Harbor District operates two facilities, Oyster Point Marina in South San Francisco and Pillar Point Harbor in Princeton on the Coastside.

MISSION

It's time the voice of the people influenced Harbor Commission decisions.

PUBLIC SERVICE

Sabrina's public service experience includes completing a term on the Midcoast Community Council, an elected advisory council to the Board of Supervisors; she currently serve as a Director of Midcoast Park Lands, founder of the Coastside Bicycle Coalition, and Midcoast Parks and Recreation Committee volunteer.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sabrina's professional experience includes founding (1998) and running a digital printing and event graphics company located in San Francisco. Digital Fusion Media, Inc. recently produced graphics for the Birth of Impressionism exhibition at the de Young Museum and the 75th Anniversary Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. In addition to exhibition graphics DFM also produces retail, tradeshow and event graphics. Sabrina's experience managing complex global projects, meeting budget requirements and managing a diverse group of people makes her an excellent choice for Harbor Commissioner.

WHY I'M RUNNING

Sabrina Brennan is running for Harbor Commissioner in 2012 because she wants to insure that decisions about public resources are made with the community's best interest at heart. It is time to restore the people's voice in local government.

The Harbor District needs to do more to help Pillar Point Harbor and Oyster Point Marina thrive. And in order to thrive, Sabrina believes it's especially important to improve visitor-serving facilities.

An increase in public traffic will help local restaurants and businesses build and strengthen their customer base. A ferry terminal at Oyster Point Marina is scheduled to open in 2012. Ferry service will transport commuters on weekdays and recreational users on weekends to Jack London Square in Oakland. Commuter and visitor traffic will provide economic growth opportunities. Future ferry terminal routes will include Redwood City and San Francisco. As Commissioner she will work with local business owners to broaden the economic base of the Harbor District.

Pillar Point Harbor should be known as a premier site for buying fresh local seafood. The commercial fishing industry is an important part of the local economy. She will put her marketing and event planning skills to work promoting Pillar Point Harbor as a great place to enjoy fresh seafood.

Sabrina will prioritize balancing the Harbor District's budget as soon as possible:
Investigate re-financing the outstanding debt at a lower interest rate, and potentially pay it off faster. 

• Create profitable new revenue streams through public and private partnerships
• Review and evaluate management salaries and Commission benefits
• Review concession contracts and user fees
• Aggressively pursue grants to fund visitor-serving recreational facilities including Coastal Trail and Bay Trail improvements

Sabrina supports waterfront recreational access. She supports developing the Coastal Trail through Pillar Point Harbor and improving the Bay Trail at Oyster Point Marina.

Sabrina will prioritize Harbor Patrol Search and Rescue services. This important service has saved numerous lives. In the event of a major earthquake Oyster Point Marina Ferry Service will help transport people who currently use either BART or Bay Area bridges.

Vote Sabrina Brennan for Harbor Commissioner!

Improve Water Quality

Sabrina supports beachwater contamination studies and cleanup at both Pillar Point Harbor and Oyster Point Marina.

San Mateo County 2010 Beachwater Contamination Results are the second worst in the state.  San Mateo County is second only to Los Angeles County regarding the number of beach closing/advisory days.

2009 Top 10 most Polluted Beaches in San Mateo County: 

1.    Aquatic Park (117 days)
2.    Pillar Point (100 days)
3.    Lakeshore Park (98 days)
4.    Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (59 days)
5.    Oyster Point Marina (53 days)
6.    Pacifica State Beach (39 days)
7.    Venice State Beach (28 days)
8.    Dunes State Beach (23 days
9.    Kiteboard Beach (15 days)
10.  Francis State Beach &
      Gazos Creek Access (both 13 days)
 
What I would like to do:

• Research water circulation patterns within Pillar Point Harbor and support solutions to improve water quality. 
• Improve trash disposal areas overall at both Pillar Point Harbor and Oyster Point Marina.
• Improve pet waste disposal areas and signage.
• Publish an online newsletter that provides water quality updates and educational information.
• Engage residents (live-aboards), commercial, and recreational users as well as visitors about the hazards of dumping septic waste, plastic bags, cans, garbage, oil, and fuel. 

The waterfront is one of San Mateo County's greatest assets.

A successful marketing program is vital to the future of the Harbor District. Oyster Point Marina and Pillar Point Harbor should have individual marketing plans to increase revenues and pay for improvements. Building public awareness is an important and necessary step towards fiscal sustainability. Its time to expand public outreach through community organizations, seasonal events, the news media and social media.

Oyster Point must meet urban transit and recreational needs. Pillar Point must be available as a safe harbor for ocean watercraft as well as meeting fishing industry needs and expanding recreational uses.

A thriving Harbor District will benefit county residents, business owners, the commercial fishing industry, visitors, and the local workforce.

Please vote for me, Sabrina Brennan!

Sabrina is Endorsed by:

• San Mateo County Democratic Party
• National Women's Political Caucus
• Operating Engineers Local 3 AFL-CIO
• Senator Leland Yee
• The Daily Journal
• Sierra Club

Its Time to Get the Word Out.

Absentee ballots are rolling in and voters go to the polls on Nov. 2, 2010. I need your help getting the word out! Please forward this email to family and friends and ask them to vote for me and to help spread the word.

Endorsment: Operating Engineers Local 3 AFL-CIO

I'm happy to announce that I was endorsed by the Political Action Committee of the Operating Engineers Local Union No.3 AFL-CIO. The letter of endorsement arrived in the mail today!