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Ralph
J. Appezzato
Home :
Alameda
Day Job: Hizzoner the Mayor of Alameda
Background: After a career in the Marine
Corps (he retired as a Colonel), he took up banking. But public life
beckoned; he was elected to the Alameda City Council in 1992 and
Mayor in 1994. Serves on myriad important commissions, most notably
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and as Co-Chair of the
San Francisco Bay Southern Crossings Task Force, convened to study
proposals for a new trans Bay bridge.
Word on the Street: An effective, beloved
civic leader in Alameda. Has a regional focus and special
understanding of the importance of transit issues. Especially
experienced in ferry matters as overseer of the Alameda/Oakland
line.
In his own words: "Alameda inaugurated
the Alameda/Oakland ferry after the ’89 earthquake and proved that
modern ferry serve to the East Bay is viable. We want to share our
experience and build on our successful model". |
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Marina
Secchitano
Home : Santa Rosa
Day Job: Regional Director, Inlandboatmen’s Union of the
Pacific
Background: Born and raised in the Bay Area, in her fourth
stint as the elected representative of ferryboat workers (as well as
other types of waterfront workers).
Word on the Street: Heart of gold, but don’t mess: the
fighting spirit of Harry Bridges and Jimmy Herman lives in this
indomitable advocate for maritime working people.
In her own words: "My goal for WTA is a comprehensive,
regional water transit system that revives the working waterfront
while answering the crying need for improved public transportation
options". |
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Al
Boro
Home:
San Rafael
Day Job: Hizzoner
the Mayor of San Rafael
Background:
Born and raised in San Francisco, where he earned a degree in
Business Administration at the University of San Francisco. After a
long career in private business was elected to San Rafael City
Council in 1987 (after already having served 16 years on the
Planning Commission). Active in North Bay transportation issues; was
a leader of the ill-fated effort to boost sales taxes to improve
transit services there. Currently serving his second four-year term
as Mayor of San Rafael.
Word on the
Street: On WTA to look
after the interests of the Golden Gate Bridge District, on whose
Board he also serves. Devout and indefatigable booster for San
Rafael; take one his walking tours of the downtown area and just try
and remain cynical about politicians. |
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Charlene
Johnson
Home:
Colma
Day Job: Lawyer
specializing in mediation and probate matters
Background:
Lifelong resident of San Mateo and San Francisco counties. Graduated
from San Francisco State University and received her law degree from
Hastings College of the Law in 1974.
Word on the
Street: Quiet and
unassuming but don’t forget that Mama said to watch out for the
quiet ones. These still waters run deep. Impressive political
connections, not least via her law partner Jerry Hallisey, a privy
counselor to Governor Davis and legendary political strategist.
In her own words:
"As President of the San Francisco Bay Water Transit Authority,
I feel a profound sense of responsibility. The Governor expects, and
the people demand, more, better and cleaner mass transit options. I
look forward to working with the great group we have on the
Authority Board making hopes for water transit solutions real." |
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