I am a retired teacher.  I worked for 18 years with Richmond youth.

6,500 Richmond voters supported my candidacy and platform in 2010. I'm very encouraged by them.

I am a candidate for the Richmond City Council in November 2012.

I support Mayor McLaughlin, and councilmembers Jovanka Beckles and Jeff Ritterman, who are leading the amazing transformation of Richmond. I believe that all councilmembers have contributions to make.

I said after the last election that I would continue to work within the community and with the Mayor, the City Council and others to build Richmond into a City for our Children.
Take a moment to review what I have done since I made this promise - see My 2011 Work >>

I am running against anyone favoring Chevron over Richmond or casinos over a sustainable future.

There is a new breath of fresh air in Richmond. A true renaissance taking place. A dignified way of interacting with industry and developers. A vision for the people and the future.

My campaign takes not a dime of corporate money. I'm a progressive democrat responsive to Richmond residents and small businesses. I stand for jobs for all, education, peace and solidarity, and for building together a great city for all our children.

• Teacher since 1989. Retired from WCCUSD in 2010
• Co-founder of March 4 Education (2004) (Saved the district millions)
• WCCUSD Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC), Vice-chair
• WCCUSD Bond Oversight Board Member
• Richmond Parks and Recreation Commissioner
• Richmond SAFE Athletic Fields for Education, Co-facilitator
• Mexican American Political Association-Richmond, Chair
• Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) Steering Committee, Member
• Council of the United Teachers of Richmond (UTR), Representative
• Bay Area Parent Leadership Network (PLAN), Member
• Peace Activist and Vietnam War Resister
• NAACP member and ONE RICHMOND advocate
• Recipient of the Kenneth S. Goodman "In Defense of Good Teaching" Award (2006) University of Arizona