Priorities
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Fiscal Responsibility
Our waterfront needs to be a safe and healthy place to live, work, and play. Water contamination in the harbor jeopardizes public health and the commercial fishing industry. Fast-tracking the clean up effort is good for business and good for the environment.
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Water Quality
The Harbor District now pays interest on $10 million in debt. But recently, the Commission unanimously approved preliminary spending in expectation of borrowing even more. I'm not convinced that new debt is necessary. Instead, we should focus the District's spending on its core mission and do more to support local businesses.
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Transit Connectivity
Oyster Point Marina just started ferry service from South San Francisco to Alameda and Oakland. I support connecting Caltrain and SamTrans to the ferry. Bicycle commuters should also be able to reach the ferry.
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Communication and Transparency
It's time to bring the District into the modern age with web, email, and social media outreach.
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Planning for the Future
It's time to replace the outdated 1983 & 1991 master plans with a new vision.
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Business Development
We can do more to entice visitors to come to the harbors and patronize the businesses. We can encourage entrepreneurs who want to start new businesses. We can find creative ways to make the waterfront more appealing without spending millions.