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Town of Atherton
City Council
OCTOBER 01, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING – STUDY SESSION
3:00 PM
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Atherton, CA 94027
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SPECIAL MEETING STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL – DeGolia, Widmer, Vice Mayor Holland, Mayor Lewis PUBLIC COMMENT – Public Comments can be emailed directly to [email protected]
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STUDY SESSION
1. PRESENTATION OF GRAND BOULEVARD INITIATIVE PROGRESS UPDATE – ORAL REPORT ONLY
Report: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR / CITY ENGINEER Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council receive and file the progress report from the Government and Community Affairs Office at SamTrans related to the Grand Boulevard Initiative.
Description: This item will be a discussion and progress report from SamTrans related to the Grand Boulevard Initiative.
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looming threat of loss of quorum. Please refer to the footnote at the end of the posted agenda for additional notice regarding public comments.
STUDY SESSION
1. PRESENTATION OF GRAND BOULEVARD INITIATIVE PROGRESS UPDATE – ORAL REPORT ONLY
Report: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR / CITY ENGINEER Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council receive and file the progress report from the Government and Community Affairs Office at SamTrans related to the Grand Boulevard Initiative.
Description: This item will be a discussion and progress report from SamTrans related to the Grand Boulevard Initiative.
ACTION ITEMS
2. INTERVIEW CITY COUNCIL VACANCY APPLICANTS; AND, IF APPROPRIATE APPOINT A CANDIDATE TO FILL THE VACANT SEAT FOR A TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2026
Report: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY CLERK
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Council:
Conduct interviews of applicants and consider appointment to the current City Council vacancy, with a term expiring November 2026, in accordance with Atherton Municipal Code Section 2.32.030;
Adopt the attached Resolution appointing a candidate to serve in the seat until a special election on November 3, 2026;
Determine whether to administer the Oath of Office immediately following the appointment at the October 1, 2025, Study Session or schedule a formal swearingin at the October 15, 2025 meeting.
Description: This will be a City Council discussion to consider making an appointment to the vacant seat on Council for a term expiring in November 2026 until a special election is held. Council may make an appointment at this meeting or a future meeting.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
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Meeting Agenda Packet – October 01, 2025
OCTOBER 1, 2025
Fall 2025 Progress Update
Atherton City Council
Background and Overview
What is the Grand Boulevard Initiative?
Corridor-wide program to
modernize transportation
infrastructure on El
Camino Real in San Mateo
County.
Convene a Task Force of
staff from cities, countywide
agencies, Caltrans,
advocates, and business
groups to establish a
cohesive vision for the
corridor.
Builds momentum toward
implementation by
advancing a coordinated
project through the Caltrans
approval process.
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It's Time to Modernize El Camino Real
• GBI is reimagining El Camino Real to meet
21st century mobility and safety needs
• Goes beyond safety and transportation
improvements in local jurisdictions:
• Placemaking with vibrant destinations
• Economic vitality
• Sustainability elements
• Infrastructure that will support future
developments on the corridor
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GBI Structure
Task Force Working Group
• City and agency staff, advocacy
groups, business groups
• Focused on corridor-wide visioning
• City and agency staff only
• Focused on implementation
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GBI Agency Partners & Roles
•Owns and maintains El Camino Real
as a state highway (SR 82)
•Reviews and approves proposed
changes to the roadway
•Prepares the San Mateo County
Congestion Management Program
(CMP) and identifies strategies to
relieve congestion
•El Camino Real is a CMP roadway
•Primary bus service provider in
San Mateo County
•Coordinating countywide El
Camino Real planning efforts
with SMCTA
•Coordinates and funds Bay Area regional
transportation
•Providing grant funding for El Camino Real
planning and Caltrans approval efforts
•Funds transportation
improvements in San Mateo
County
•Directs funding towards El
Camino Real projects
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GBI is coordinating across nine different projects
and studies underway
7 El Camino Real GBI Action Plan & Project Initiation Document Caltrans SR-82 North Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (including San Francisco and San Mateo Counties)
GBI Action Plan
GBI Action Plan
GBI Action Plan
GBI Outcomes
Caltrans Project
Initiation Document
9 The Action Plan is the precursor to
beginning a countywide Caltrans project
development process:
• Evaluate corridor-wide needs
• Establish a cohesive vision
• Build momentum toward implementation
GBI Action Plan Engagement
10 2024 2025
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Task Force &
Working Group
GBI Steering
Committee
City Councils
SamTrans & TA
Board
Draft Corridor-Wide Vision
El Camino Real is a safe and
vibrant street where people of all
ages and abilities travel
comfortably
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Problem Statements and Goals
Transform El Camino Real into a
complete street that works for all
users.
Create a new framework for
change aligning vision, process, and
funding.
El Camino Real has an unusually
high rate of fatal or serious injury
crashes, particularly for people
walking and biking.
El Camino Real’s highway-like
design discourages walking, biking,
and transit use.
It’s too challenging to develop,
implement, and fund transportation
projects on El Camino Real.
SAFETY
Adopt a safety-first mindset to
eliminate fatal and serious injury
crashes.
SAFETY
MOBILITY
PROCESS
MOBILITY
PROCESS
→
→
→
PROBLEM STATEMENTS GOALS
Streetscape Changes Under Study
Safety
• Traffic calming
• Traffic signal gap
closures
• Medians
• Lighting
Active
Transportation
• Wider sidewalks
• Crosswalk
improvements
• Separated bikeways
• Street trees
Transit
• Bus stop
enhancements
• Bus lanes
• Transit signal priority
• Access improvements
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GBI Builds on Plans and Projects in
Atherton
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2014)
• C/CAG Countywide Local Roadway Safety Plan (2024)
• El Camino Real Complete Streets Corridor Study (2025) 14
Next Steps & Discussion
GBI Timeline and Cost
16 2025 2026
~$750M
Rough order of magnitude cost for
up to 22 miles of streetscape redesign ($2025)
Discussion:
GBI Action Plan Framework
Goals: What goals do you have for the corridor?
Process: How can we best work together to advance the GBI Vision?
Next Steps: Are you supportive of the GBI process as we have described it?
17 Transform El Camino Real into a complete street that works for all users.
Create a new framework for change aligning vision, process, and funding.
Adopt a safety-first mindset to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes.
SAFETY GOAL
MOBILITY GOAL
PROCESS GOAL
Thank you!
18 For more information please visit
www.samtrans.com/gbi
For questions & comments, please
email:
[email protected]
The GBI Action Plan and Project Initiation
Document are funded by SamTrans, a
grant from the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission, as well as a grant of local
transportation sales tax dollars from the
San Mateo County Transportation
Authority
Item No. 2
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – REGULAR AGENDA
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY CLERK
DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2025
SUBJECT: INTERVIEW CITY COUNCIL VACANCY APPLICANTS; AND, IF
APPROPRIATE APPOINT A CANDIDATE TO FILL THE
VACANT SEAT FOR A TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2026
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council:
• Conduct interviews of applicants and consider appointment to the current City Council vacancy, with a term expiring November 2026, in accordance with Atherton Municipal Code Section 2.32.030;
• Adopt the attached Resolution appointing a candidate to serve in the seat until a special election on November 3, 2026;
• Determine whether to administer the Oath of Office immediately following the appointment at the October 1, 2025, Study Session or schedule a formal swearing-in at the October 15, 2025 meeting.
BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
Council Member Diana Hawkins-Manuelian submitted a letter of resignation from Council effective September 1, 2025. Council Member Hawkins-Manuelian was appointed to serve a fouryear term in August 2024 by Resolution No. 24-15. Her term expires in November 2028. At the September 3 Study Session Council expressed its intent to conduct a process for soliciting candidates for appointment to select a replacement Councilmember at either the October 1 Study Session or October 15 Regular Meeting to serve until the November 2026 General Municipal election. Notices were distributed across the Town’s various platforms, including the Town website, published in the Almanac and Daily Post print and online versions. Staff released these notices with a deadline of Friday, September 26, 2025, 11:000 AM for submission. We received the following candidates, application materials are included as attachment 4:
• Flaherty, Carol
• Riviello, Regina
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• Lane, Eric
• David, Christine
• Leugers, Jerome
• Dixon, Betsy
• Sikes, Lindsey
Each applicant will be offered an opportunity to speak to their interest in serving the Town of Atherton as a Council Member and Council may choose to ask questions. Staff recommends following the order of the candidates’ names as they appear above, which mirrors the order in which applications were received. Among other criteria, the Council can choose to consider using the following criteria as a basis for their evaluation.
Key Criteria for Evaluations
• Experience in Town affairs; engagement in Town committees or activities • Knowledge of issues that the Town is facing (finances, pensions, housing, transportation, etc.) • Overall approach to decision-making
• Awareness of Town goals and objectives
• Awareness of the role of policy makers
• Knowledge of the Brown Act
The Council can independently rank the candidates based on what they perceive as the most important criteria or strength of the candidates and then follow one of the following processes for appointment provided below.
Option No. 1: Open Nomination Process
The Mayor can open nominations for any candidate from the floor after interviews. If a nomination receives a second, then a roll call vote will be taken by the City Clerk. If that candidate is successful and wins a majority, voting ceases and the Council has made its selection. If that candidate fails to get a second or does not win a majority, that candidate is removed from the list and the floor is open again for nominations. The Council continues this process until a candidate successfully wins a majority vote of the Council and is appointed by selection.
Option No. 2: Narrow the Field Process
With 7 candidates, the Council can choose to narrow the field. For example, we have 7 candidates; each member of the Council provides the City Clerk with their top 6 candidates. The candidate with the least number of votes is removed from the list. Then, each member of the Council provides the City Clerk with their top 5 candidates. The candidate with the least number of votes is removed from the list. Then, each member of the Council provides the City Clerk with their top 4 candidates.
The candidate with the least number of votes is removed from the list. Then, each member of the Council provides the City Clerk with their top 3 candidates. The candidate with the least number of votes is removed from the list. Then, each member of the Council provides the City Clerk with their top 2 candidates. The candidate with the least number of votes is removed from the list. At 2
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candidates, the Council opens the floor for nominations. The candidate that obtains a second and wins a majority vote of the Council is appointed as the selection of the Council.
If No Candidate is Selected
If, after either process, the Council is unable to come to consensus for a majority candidate, the Council can extend the filing period and seek additional candidates, nominate, and appoint any interested individual (whether they are an applicant or not), or direct staff to process what is necessary to call the Special Election to fill the seat.
If the Council would like more time to consider any of the current applicants, the Council could also continue the selection process to a date certain, such as the October 15, 2025, Regular City Council meeting. The deadline to appoint a candidate or call a special election to fill the vacancy (Gov. Code § 36512(b)(1).) is October 29, 2025.
Following appointment, the Council may choose one of the following:
• Immediately swear-in newly appointed candidate. Staff will administer the Oath of Office at the October 1 meeting, allowing the appointee to participate immediately. • Ceremonial Swearing-In of newly appointed Council Member. The Council may opt to hold a formal searing-in at the October 15, 2025, meeting to allow family and friends to attend.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the appointment. The General Municipal Election is estimated to cost between $23,000 and $28,000, which will be included in the FY26-27 budget.
GOAL ALIGNMENT
This Report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:
• Goal D - Be Forward Thinking
• Goal F - Build Community & Promote Civic Engagement
POLICY FOCUS
The recommendations in this report are consistent with Atherton Municipal Code Section
2.32.030.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with this agenda item being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in print and electronically. Information about the project is also
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disseminated via the Town’s electronic News Flash and Atherton Online. There are approximately 1,200 subscribers to the Town’s electronic News Flash publications. Subscribers include residents as well as stakeholders –to include, but be not limited to, media outlets, school districts, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, service provides (water, power, and sewer), and regional elected officials.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE FEEDBACK/REFERRAL
This item has not been before a Town Committee or Commission
ATTACHMENTS
1. Oath of Office
2. Resolution to Appoint 25-XX
3. DRAFT Resolution Call for Election 26-XX
4. Candidate Applications
ATTACHMENT 1
Oath of Office
FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
(State Constitution, Art. XX, Sec. 3 as amended)
State of California}
County of San Mateo} ss.
I, ______________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter.
Office of Member of the City Council, Town of Atherton
____________________________
CANDIDATE
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
1 st Day of October 2025
____________________________
Anthony Suber
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 2
Resolution No. 2025-XX Page 1 of 2 October 1, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATHERTON, CALIFORNIA,
PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT TO THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL FILLING
THE UNEXPIRED TERM UNTIL A SPECIAL ELECTION IS HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 36512 of the State of California, filing of Council vacancies for general law cities and Atherton Municipal Code Section 2.32.030 the Council is required to either appoint a person to fill the vacancy or call a special election within 60 days of the vacancy occurring;
WHEREAS, in accordance Atherton Municipal Code Section 2.32.030 an appointment can be made to fill an unscheduled vacancy only until the date of the special election in lieu of filling the entire remaining term;
WHEREAS, the City Council has a vacancy as of September 1, 2025, the effective date of former Councilmember Hawkins-Manuelian’s resignation from City Council; WHEREAS, the term of the Council vacancy expires in November 2028; WHEREAS, candidates were evaluated at the October 1, 2025, City Council meeting for the open seat and one candidate was appointed to fill the vacant seat until a Special Election is held on November 3, 2026;
WHEREAS, a notice was published in a newspaper of general circulation relating to the vacancy; and
WHEREAS, the Council acted to fill the Council vacancy within the prescribed time limits under Government Code Section 36512 and Atherton Municipal Code Section 2.32.030.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the Town of Atherton, California, does hereby declare, determine and order as follows:
Section 1. That pursuant to Section 36512 of the Government Code of the State of California and Atherton Municipal Code Section 2.32.030, the following action is being taken:
(a) The following person is being appointed to the office of City Council due to a vacancy, and the special election will be scheduled to elect a candidate filling the remaining term expiring November 2028 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026:
CANDIDATE NAME, City Council
Section 2. The person appointed, if any, shall qualify and take office and serve exactly as if elected at a municipal election for the office.
ATTACHMENT 2
Resolution No. 2025-XX Page 2 of 2 October 1, 2025
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Atherton at a Special Meeting thereof held on this 1st day of October, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Elizabeth Lewis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anthony W. Suber, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mona Ebrahimi, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT 3
Resolution No. 2026 -XX Page 1 of 2 June _, 2026
[DRAFT] RESOLUTION NO. 26- XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
ATHERTON CALLING AND ORDERING A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 2026; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN
MATEO COUNTY CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER TO CONDUCT
THE TOWN’S ELECTION
WHEREAS, under the provisions of State law and the Town of Atherton (“Town”) Municipal Regulations relating to elections, there is to be a General Municipal Election, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing two members to the City Council to each fill a four-year term; and
WHEREAS, a service agreement will be prepared and forwarded by the City Clerk to the San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer for the purpose of conducting the General Municipal Election for the Town of Atherton; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk will cause a legal notice calling and ordering an election to be published in an adjudicated newspaper; and WHEREAS, twelve thousand dollars ($28,000) has been appropriated from the Town’s General Fund in the 2025-26 Fiscal Budget to cover the cost of the San Mateo County’s Registration & Elections Division (“County”) services to the City connected to this election and the Town will receive an invoice from the County in January 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Town of Atherton as follows:
THAT, the Town of Atherton calls and orders a Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for the Town of Atherton, for the purpose of electing four members to the City Council; three members for four-year terms and one member to fill a term expiring November 2028; and
THAT, the Town authorizes the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with San Mateo County’s Chief Election Officer to conduct the election; and THAT, the Town requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo to consolidate a municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election held on that date pursuant to section 10403 of the Elections Code. * * * * * * * * * * *
ATTACHMENT 3
Resolution No. 2026 -XX Page 2 of 2 June _, 2026
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Atherton at a Regular meeting thereof held on this __ day of June 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST: MAYOR
TOWN OF ATHERTON
Anthony Suber, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Mona G. Ebrahimi, City Attorney
Flaherty, Carol - Candidate
Application for City Council Vacancy (October 2025 - November 2026)
Name
Address
Phone Number
Email Address
Education
List your civic
affiliations and
community activities,
including service on
other commissions and
committees?
Describe your
understanding of the
responsibilities of a
Councilmember and
how your personal,
community or
professional
experience relate to
these responsibilities?
Carol Flaherty
, Atherton, CA 94027
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BA - Economics, MBA with concentration in Financial
Management. University of Virginia.
I have not served on Atherton committees, although I have been active in the Atherton Builders Roundtable since its inception (years ago). As you know, I recently participated in the Atherton Housing Coalition which, I believe, did try to assist the Council in navigating through very complex multifamily issues. Candidly, the time spent in that activity was more time consuming than some town committees, and it centered on one of our most pressing ongoing issues: balancing multifamily housing requirements with the least disruptive changes to the bucolic nature of our town.
In my opinion, the Council has one overriding responsibility: to set a long-term strategic direction for Atherton and regularly guide the town towards that end, whether the task be the eightyear housing element, public improvements, financial welfare, city services, REACH codes, etc. Council members must also participate in town and county committees. This means being prepared, actively participating and supporting committee members. It is also a Council member's responsibility to be well versed in what is being reviewed at each meeting, which means understanding the materials, whether they be 50 pages or 300 pages. And, finally, Council members should engage with Atherton staff, residents and organizations ( our schools and community groups), one-on-one, in terms of important town matters. I am pleased to say that our current Council has always been willing to meet with residents and groups, and I will continue in that vein. As for personal experience that relates to these responsibilities, my husband and I have lived in Atherton for 40 years. Our children attended St. Josephs/Sacred Heart ATTACHMENT 4
and the Menlo School. Our granddaughter just started at Sacred Heart. I have a long "depository" of knowledge as to Atherton's history and issues, primarily over the last two decades. In terms of a professional career, I spent 14+ years in corporate finance, rising to a position of division controller with a major company. I have also managed our family business for 45 years. There's nothing like running your own business to truly understand finance and pragmatic day-to-day problem solving. Later in my 35+ year corporate career, I was in sales, project management and general management, culminating as the head of a business unit for a public company that also owned 11 other companies. I sat on the Boards of Directors of two of those start-up companies, one that eventually went public and one that failed. I learned more from the one that failed. To be honest, however, I think that the best experience that I can bring to the Council is from our family business: real estate development and
construction. We have built single family homes, fourplexes and, with partners, larger residential developments. We have owned commercial properties, as well. I personally manage our projects and understand what it takes to build and maintain structures whether they be a house, an apartment or an office building. I understand the bidding process, contract negotiation, codes and regulations, permitting, as well as construction and maintenance costs. All of this is important to strong financial and management experience, which Council applicants should bring to "the job".
And, I have spent considerable time on Atherton's Housing Element the past two years --- first, in trying to understand HCD's requirements and, later, in trying to work with Council and staff on multifamily zoning changes that would meet state
requirements yet best preserve our town's bucolic character.
Atherton still has housing challenges: new regulations and continued execution of the commitments in our Housing Element. 2025-2026 is important in that regard. The second half of 2025 will also focus on a decision as to whether Atherton can benefit by changing its municipal status to that of a charter city. I did a considerable amount of research regarding this matter before being one of several residents that asked the Council to consider the change. I am aware of the pros and cons, primarily stronger home rule, greater contract flexibility for town services, and tax options. Lastly, there are the infrastructure issues which I have kept abreast of, although to a lesser degree: bike lanes, drainage, park and playground improvements, a children's area at the Town Center, the Atherton Ave. roundabout, etc. The key point is the following: if this appointee is only going to serve one year, then it is best to have someone who has a basic familiarity with what the Council will deliberate. The strongest candidate in this regard --- familiarity with what the Council must address in the next 14 months --- should be appointed, whether that is me or someone else.
Describe why you want My desire to serve on the Council is quite simple: to give back to
to serve on the City
Council and what you
hope to accomplish as
a member?
the town that has given my family so much. For most of the past four decades, I simply did not have the time to serve on the Council or a town committee. I am in a position to do so now and to devote whatever effort it takes to productively work with my fellow Council members, town staff, residents, and city and county committees for the betterment of our community. Being a Council member is a full-time job, and I am highly respectful of the years of strong guidance that current Council members have given to Atherton. I would only hope that I could provide the same, albeit for a brief period. I do not have a personal agenda, and I do not seek to use this appointment as a stepping stone to a four-year term. I am not interested in the latter. My only goal is to serve Atherton's residents in ways that best fulfill our strategic direction, insure financial strength, provide direction and support to city staff, and thoughtfully listen to input from those who take the time to write to Council members, come to meetings, complete surveys, and otherwise ask for "their voice" to be considered. It's not easy to be a Council member. There are times when the Council is "the bad guy" to a particular constituency. Still, the Council must do what it believes is in the best interest of the Town and its residents, whether that is popular or not. I believe that you have done so. If I only accomplish one thing, it will be to serve respectfully and fully.
Additional Information
you would like to add?
One final comment: Atherton has never been better. We've never had more activities to bring residents together. The new Town Center is terrific. Our city manager and town staff have done a marvelous job of communication through newsletters and
mailings. I also like the surveys that the town has been posting.
It's a wonderful opportunity for resident input. Kudos to the Council and city staff for each of these efforts. They matter.
Dear Mayor Lewis and Council Members DeGolia, Widmer and Holland:
As you are aware, I have indicated an interest in serving our wonderful town by potentially being appointed to fill Council Member Hawkins-Manuelian’s upcoming vacancy for one year. By way of this letter, I wish to reiterate my interest prior to your upcoming September 3 Study Session.
I am aware that Atherton does not have a formal application for such appointment, and I have already shared with you some details about my background and my motivation in applying for the appointment. Let me address motivation first. My husband and I have been very fortunate to have lived in Atherton for 40 years. Our two sons attended Sacred Heart and the Menlo School, and our granddaughter just started pre-school at Sacred Heart this past week. After enjoying the town’s benefits for four decades, I feel that it is time to give back. Giving back does not come without personal sacrifice though, and I am acutely aware that being on the City Council is a full time “job”. I have tremendous respect for the time, energy and dedication that each of you has devoted to Council responsibilities --- for years. I expect to do no less and commit that I will thoroughly study municipal matters; be fully prepared for Council, committee and county meetings; and represent the wishes of the majority of residents and not my own personal desires.
In terms of formal education, I have a BA in economics and an MBA with a concentration in finance. I went to law school for one year, which was long enough to determine that I did not want to be a lawyer. Instead, I pursued a corporate career.
After college, I spent almost 20 years in telecom, working for AT&T, MCI Worldcom and GTE/Verizon. That portion of my career was focused in Finance, including financial reporting, budgeting, operations and culminated in being the controller of a subsidiary of Verizon (part of GTE at that time).
Following my Finance stint, I went into general management, heading international sales and project management for several companies, primarily focused in telecom.
For two years, I even had oversight of a manufacturing plant in India.
The last eight years of my 30-plus year corporate career were spent heading the Entertainment Division of Macrovision Corp (now known as Tivo). My division was responsible for digital rights management (i.e., software security) for major content owners, including filmmakers, pc games companies and record labels: over 2,500 in total. Macrovision’s technology was in every personal computer, DVD player and other video device. We had over 900 worldwide patents to enforce and an audit program to insure royalty payments from more than 100 manufacturing companies that incorporated our technology. Besides heading the business unit, I personally handled all contract negotiations with the MPAA studios (Disney, Warner, Sony, Fox, Paramount, etc.).
Following my corporate career, I spent two years as VP of Development for the Tech
Museum and four years as VP of Development, Finance and Operations for the Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF). At the Tech Museum, I worked with major corporations including Intel, Adobe and Nvidia to fund and create three new galleries. At SVEF and its partner organization, ALearn, I worked with others to raise funds to provide summer and after-school math and science programs to help lowerincome students who needed academic support. SVEF partnered with thirty-some public school districts in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. We also hired over 300 public school teachers each summer.
At the same time that I had a corporate and non-profit career, my husband and I had a real estate development company. We have built single family homes in the Bay Area and southern California, as well as residential development projects elsewhere.
We have also owned commercial properties in several states. While I have not participated in a town committee in Atherton per se, I have been an active participant in the Builders Roundtable since it was started several years ago by the Atherton Building Department.
What skills has my professional life taught me that are transferrable to being a part of the Atherton City Council? Having our own family business, in particular, involved personnel matters, payroll, contracting for services and materials, finance and tax, construction management and regulation awareness (building and city codes). This knowledge aided me recently as I pondered the changes that multifamily housing would bring to our town, and as I tried to find a balance between state requirements and property owner protection. I, of course, was also a part of the Atherton Housing Coalition which sought to find a “middle ground” to the housing issues.
What did I actually learn in this long career? I learned that integrity matters, that it’s best to “play it straight”, to listen to the “other side” and to compromise. I don’t think I ever got all that I wanted in any negotiation. I did, however, get what was truly important, and I let go of the things that didn’t really matter. I would hope that this is how I would face town issues: focus on what actually matters and compromise for the betterment of all.
Lastly, let me remark on why it might make sense to appoint me to the Town Council.
Besides being a long-time Atherton resident and wanting to see our city thrive, I am very much aware that we have vital matters that are unfinished: implementation of our latest Housing Element, potential SB79 impact, drainage, transportation (possible lane changes to El Camino, bike lanes on certain city streets, and speed bumps), public works projects such as playground and infrastructure retrofits in Holbrook Palmer Park and at the town center (outside expansion plans for children), the reach goals, charter city consideration, and so on. If an applicant is only going to serve for one year, then it might be best to appoint someone with a basic familiarity of what is likely to be our focus in the upcoming months. I also know many of the town staff that support the Council and manage town activities. I have the highest regard for the knowledge and hard work that George Rodericks, Britany Bendix, M Group, Interwest and all of our city personnel contribute to our town welfare.
As I mentioned to each of you, if there is a Council candidate that has greater knowledge than I or that you feel would work better with you, our City Manager or our town staff, then they should be appointed. If not, then I remain interested in being considered and potentially working with each of you for the betterment of Atherton.
Respectfully,
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CV for Carol Flaherty, , Atherton
40-year Atherton resident
Starting building homes in Atherton in 1985. Have built 22 in Atherton and Menlo Park. 38-year corporate career:
• Senior Vice President and GM of the Entertainment Division of Macrovision Corp., now known as Tivo. The Entertainment Division provided content protection to over 2,000 video rights owners, record labels and pc games companies. I worked directly with the major MPAA studios for 8 years. Macrovision also owned 11 other companies; I sat on the BODs of two of them (start-ups).
• Prior to Macrovision, I was a VP Sales at several wireless companies in the Bay Area.
None of those companies still exist; all were bought by larger entities. The focus was international telecom infrastructure.
• Prior to my wireless positions, I was the financial controller of the satellite division of GTE, which bought Verizon and changed its name to Verizon. • Prior to GTE, I was the Director of Financial Reporting for MCI Worldcom • Prior to MCI Worldcom, I worked in Corporate Research at C&P Telephone (then part of AT&T) preparing rate cases for C&P Telephone with operations in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. I also worked at Southern New England Telephone (also then part of AT&T) for two years in the IT intern program.
After my corporate career, I was VP of Development for The Tech Museum in San Jose for 2 years, as we raised money and brought in technical expertise from Valley corporations to rebuild exhibits and implement an education program for local school children.
After The Tech Museum, I served as VP of Operations for the Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) and ALearn, a partner non-profit company, for 6 years. SVEF and ALearn ran summer and after-school math and science programs for underserved children in middle and high school. The goal was to get them to state-mandated proficiency levels. Each year, we hired over 300 teachers from San Mateo and Santa Clara school districts and served several thousand students. ALearn even ran a few summer classes at Menlo-Atherton high School.
I have managed our family real estate development business for almost 45 years. We have owned residential and commercial properties in 8 states, have built over 150 homes, and have dealt with federal government (GSA) requirements which are similar to California’s. There’s nothing like running your own business to understand business.
BA in Economics, MBA in Financial Management; went to law school for one year. University of Virginia and George Mason University (law school).
REGINA A. RIVIELLO
., Atherton, CA 94027
EXPERIENCE
11/2012 - 02/01/14 Kona Medical, Inc. Menlo Park, CA.
Assistant to the CEO
Under the direct supervision of the CEO, I performed all necessary functions in support of a busy CEO of a major biotechnology company. The following specifies my core responsibilities.
1. Coordinated travel, domestically and abroad, for the CEO and Executive Management
2. Managed all aspects of the Calendaring Process for the CEO through the utilization of Microsoft Outlook.
3. Prepared all expense reports and budget reconciliations for reimbursement.
4. Managed all aspects of Menlo Park facility, including equipment, supplies, interface with building management, mail and parking.
04/2008 – 09/2010 Jumpstart Medicine, Redwood City, CA.
Senior Manager & Controller
Under the direct supervision of the President & CEO, I performed all necessary functions to ensure excellence in daily clinical functions while providing oversight to a staff of over twenty employees. The following specifies my core responsibilities:
1. Provided direct oversight to multiple employees across several clinic locations.
2. Processed payroll on a semi-weekly basis.
3. Reconciled Bank Accounts, QuickBooks and revenue data.
4. Created, maintained and audited all company Financial and Personnel records.
5. Prepared and remitted accounts payable items.
6. Managed all patient interfacing, where management intervention was indicated. 9/2006 – 7/2007 Gale Technologies, Inc. Santa Clara, CA.
Assistant to the CEO
Under the direct supervision of the CEO & Chairman of the Board, I performed all necessary functions to provide personal and professional support to the Chief Executive of this Silicon Valley-based software company. The following specifies my core responsibilities:
1. Coordinated travel, domestically and abroad, for the CEO and Executive Management
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2. Managed all aspects of the Calendaring Process for the CEO through the utilization of Microsoft Outlook.
3. Prepared all expense reports and budget reconciliations for the department.
4. Recorded and published minutes of company meetings, including meetings of the Board of Directors.
5. Managed the H1-B1 process and other Immigration matters affecting employees.
6. Assisted with the CEO’s philanthropic efforts.
8/2001 – 8/2006 SupportSoft, Inc., Redwood City, CA.
Human Resources Coordinator
Under the general guidance of the Vice President of Human Resources, I provided support to all department and facility activities. Additionally, I participated in the following functions:
1. Managed employee benefits administration through use of ADP and HRIS systems.
2. Prepared monthly budget and accrual reports.
3. Created, maintained and audited all company Personnel records.
4. Provided scheduling, screening and record-keeping functions to recruitment efforts.
5. Managed the H1-B1 process and other Immigration matters, affecting employees.
6. Ensured departmental compliance with Company policy & Sarbanes Oxley Legislation.
7. Maintained department intranet.
12/1993 -11/1996 A.G. Edwards and Sons, Inc., Palo Alto, CA.
Operations Manager/Registered Rep/Sales Assistant
1. Passed Series 7 and 63 exams.
2. Provided administrative support to multiple brokers, simultaneously.
3. Managed 6 direct reports including: 4 sales assistants, Wire Operator, Casher and Receptionist.
4. Ensured brokerage compliance through identified documentation. Participated in all compliance audits.
5. Created, maintained and audited all branch Personnel files.
6. Maintained a personal client base.
1/1991 – 11/1993 Houghton Mifflin Company, Palo Alto, CA.
Sales Correspondent
1. Assisted field personnel with the sale and implementation of textbook programs within all 50 states.
2. Provided direct assistance to districts and schools for the purchase and implementation of textbook programs.
3. Maintained detailed record keeping of sales data for identified districts and schools, within the identified region.
4. Processed and tracked large textbook orders.
5. Attended trade shows and other meetings, interacting with educators and school administrators.
6. Acquired and maintained proficiency in the content of company products and state textbook implementation practices.
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EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.
Bachelor of Arts – Communication & Social Sciences, May 1990
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of Products. • Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. • Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Excellence in Customer Service.
• Conversational in Spanish.
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Online Form Submittal: Application for City Council Vacancy (October 2025 - November 2026) Application for City Council Vacancy (October 2025 - November 2026)
Name Eric Lane
Address Atherton, CA 94027
Phone Number
Email Address
Education BA Poli Sci (pre-Law) SFU
List your civic affiliations and
community activities,
including service on other
commissions and
committees?
Atherton Planning Commision (2012-present 11+ years Chair) The.Circuit EPA (Ravenswood District Technology Education Foundation (.org) Board Chair 2025-present)
Ravenswood Education Foundation (2007 -2015 Founding
Board Member 4 years Chair)
Ravenswood Education Foundation (Audit Committee Chair
2016-2022)
Mt Diablo School Board (elected 1991-2000)
Contra Costa County Planning Commission (1988-1991 2
times Chair & 2 times Vice Chair)
Pleasant Hill Planning Commission (1984-1988 once Chair & Vice Chair)
several other .org Boards
Describe your understanding
of the responsibilities of a
Councilmember and how
your personal, community or
professional experience
relate to these
responsibilities?
A Council Member is responsible for maintaining Community service, support, safety and emergency response for all Atherton citizens and Civic activities while diligently and effectively overseeing the town finances and expenditures.
Council Members must also stay abreast of all Federal, State and Local laws and issues impacting the community. Both my long-time roles in various Community organizations as well as my domestic and international executive experience in high growth Silicon Valley companies has provided a wide range of
LANE, ERIC - CANDIDATE
opportunities to demonstrate my ability to effectively lead and navigate challenging Community issues.
Describe why you want to
serve on the City Council
and what you hope to
accomplish as a member?
My only objective in wishing to fill out this vacant term is to provide an experienced and helpful voice on the Council. To help bring an effective completion to this term, enabling someone running for the role next election to transition on to a smoothly running Council.
Additional Information you
would like to add?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericlanehr/
professional experience
relate to these
responsibilities?
guides the operation of the town. It sets town priorities through adoption of the annual budget and direction to the town manager.It also represents the voices of resident concerns and requests. Lastly, it carries the responsibility of appointing members to its advisory committees and commision.
Describe why you want to
serve on the City Council
and what you hope to
accomplish as a member?
My family and I have lived in Atherton since 1999. The town has become my favorite subject and has captured my love for its history, its amazing and diverse resident base, its need for community, its need for safety and its need for a voice. Council members have long understood and honored this and, I feel, want much the same as I do. To try to do the best for everyone who calls this amazing town home. If I can possibly help in any way to further its secure future, I would be honored to do so.
Additionally, I feel my experience for 13 months would further enable to do a good job with our amazing library. Our town is a gem, our staff is stellar, as are the residents who live within it. If I can be of further service to them, it would be my honor to do so.
Additional Information you
would like to add?
I would like to add that I feel it is incredibly important to have the right mix of talents on our town council. No doubt other applicants have incredible gifts and talents to share. The right fit is the town council's to select for the betterment of the town.
Additionally, I feel it is imperative that any appointed town councilmember agree not to run for town council in the
following election as that would give that councilmember the unfair advantage of a true incumbent. Appointments are an honor to those who serve, but becoming a truly elected official, by the people of this town, is far more important to the future of this town.
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Pro fe s s io n a l Exp e rie n ce a n d Skills
My profe s s ion a l ba ckgrou n d s pa n s ove r th re e de ca de s in m a rke tin g, bu s in e s s de ve lopm e n t, a n d s a le s le a de rs h ip a cros s te ch n ology com pa n ie s a n d con s u ltin g role s with ve n tu re ca pita lis ts . Th is e xpe rie n ce h a s e qu ip pe d m e with s tra te gic th in kin g, proje ct m a n a ge m e n t, a n d s ta ke h olde r e n ga ge m e n t s kills th a t tra n s la te d ire ctly to e ffe ctive m u n icipa l gove rn a n ce a n d com m u n ity s e rvice .
Ke y com pe te n cie s I brin g in clu de :
• Stra te gic pla n n in g a n d im ple m e n ta tion
• Sta ke h olde r re la tion s h ip m a n a ge m e n t
• Ma rke tin g a n d com m u n ity ou tre a ch
• Boa rd gove rn a n ce a n d com m itte e le a de rs h ip • Bu dge t ove rs igh t a n d re s ou rce a lloca tion
• Pu blic- priva te p a rtn e rs h ip de ve lopm e n t
Bro a d e r Civic En g a g e m e n t
Be yon d Ath e rton , I h a ve de m on s tra te d re gion a l le a de rs h ip th rou gh m y fou n din g a p poin tm e n t to th e Sa n Fra n cis co Airport Nois e Com m itte e by Su pe rvis ors Jim Gon za le s a n d Bill Ma h e r. Addition a lly, m y boa rd s e rvice with orga n iza tion s like Ath e rton -Now.org a n d A.D.A.P.T. re fle cts m y com m itm e n t to a ddre s s in g loca l com m u n ity ch a lle n g e s th rou gh colla bora tive s olu tion s .
Vis io n fo r Co n t in u e d Se r vice
Ath e rton fa ce s e volvin g ch a lle n ge s a n d opportu n itie s , from in fra s tru ctu re m a in te n a n ce a n d de ve lopm e n t pre s s u re s to e n s u rin g ou r com m u n ity re m a in s s a fe , a cce s s ible , a n d we lcom in g to fa m ilie s of a ll b a ckgrou n ds . I a m e a ge r to a pply m y e xpe rie n ce in s tra te g ic pla n n in g , com m u n ity e n ga ge m e n t, a n d colla bora tive proble m -s olvin g to h e lp a d dre s s th e s e is s u e s .
Whether through an a ppoin tm e n t to a s pe cific com m itte e or boa rd, or in wh a te ve r ca pa city th e Cou n cil de e m s m os t va lu a ble , I a m com m itte d to brin gin g th e s a m e d e dica tion , profe s s ion a lis m , a n d com m u n ity-firs t a pproa ch th a t h a s ch a ra cte rize d m y pre viou s s e rvice to Ath e rton .
I wou ld we lcom e th e opportu n ity to d is cu s s h ow m y e xpe rie n ce a n d pa s s ion for ou r com m u n ity ca n be s t s e rve th e Town Cou n cil's prioritie s . Th a n k you for you r con s ide ra tion a n d for you r con tin u e d le a de rs h ip in m a kin g Ath e rton a n e xce ption a l p la ce to live , work, a n d ra is e fa m ilie s .
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PROFES S I ONAL EXP ERI ENCE
Ma rke t in g Co n s u lt a n t
Ve n tu re Ca pita lis ts a n d Em e rgin g Te ch n ology Com pa n ie s | 200 1 - 2005 (4 years)
• Provide d s tra te gic m a rke tin g con s u ltin g s e rvice s to ve n tu re ca pita l firm s a n d e m e rgin g te ch n ology com pa n ie s
Vice P r e s id e n t , Ma r k e t in g
Th ird Voice | 2000 - 2001 (1 year)
• Le d m a rke tin g s tra te gy a n d in itia tive s for te ch n ology com pa n y Vice P r e s id e n t , Bu s in e s s De ve lo p m e n t Be n ja m in Grou p | 1998 - 2000 (2 years)
• Dire cte d bu s in e s s de ve lopm e n t s tra te gie s a n d pa rtn e rs h ip opportu n itie s for pu blic re la tion s firm
Dire cto r o f Ma rke tin g
In foGe a r Te ch n ology Com pa n y | 1996 - 1998 (2 years) • Ma n a ge d m a rke tin g ope ra tion s a n d s tra te gic in itia tive s for te ch n ology company
Vice P r e s id e n t I n t e r n a t io n a l Sa le s
Notify Te ch n ology Ltd | 1995 - 1996 (1 year)
• Ove rs a w in te rn a tion a l s a le s ope ra tion s a n d m a rke t e xp a n s ion for te ch n ology com pa n y
Dire cto r o f I n te rn a tio n a l Sa le s , Em e rg e n cy Ve h icle s a n d Eq u ip m e n t J.R. Bis h o Com pa n y, In c. | 1985 - 1995 (10 years) • Bu ilt a n d m anaged in te rn a tion a l s a le s ope ra tion s a n d fin a n cin g for e m e rge n cy ve h icle s a n d e qu ipm e n t divis ion of e xport m a na ge m e nt com pa ny
CI VI C LEADERS HI P & P OLI TI CAL AP P OI NTMENTS
Go ve rn m e n t Ap p o in tm e n ts :
• Tr a n s p o r t a t io n , Bicycle , a n d P e d e s t r ia n S a fe t y Co m m it t e e - Appoin te e of Ath e rton Town Cou n cil, Vice Ch a ir
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Appoin te e of Ath e rton Town Cou n cil, Vice Ch a ir
• Civic Ce n t e r Ad vis o r y Co m m it t e e ( CCAC) - Appoin te e of Ath e rton Town Cou n cil
• Sa n Fra n cis co Airp o r t No is e Co m m itte e Υ
Fou n din g Appoin te e of Su pe rvis ors Jim Gon za le s a n d Bill Ma h e r, San Fra n cis co Boa rd of Su pe rvis ors
BOARD POSI TI ONS
• Fr ie n d s o f At h e r t o n Lib r a r y ( FAL) Υ
Ch a ir
• A.D.A.P.T. Υ
Secretary
• At h e r t o n - Now .org Υ
Ma rke tin g Co- ch a ir
CORE COMPETENCI ES
• Non profit Le a de rsh ip & Ma n a ge m e n t
• Stra te gic Ma rke tin g & Bu s in e s s De ve lopm e n t • Com m u n ity En ga g e m e n t & Pu blic Se rvice
• Boa rd Gove rn a n ce & Com m itte e Le a de rs h ip
• Te ch n ology In du s try Expe rie n ce
• Sa le s Ma n a ge m e n t & In te rn a tion a l Ma rke ts
Commission and Transportation Committee. I have enjoyed my time on the town committees and I have no other commitments so I can devote the time required for the job.
Additional Information you
would like to add?
Jerome Leugers is a long-time resident of Atherton with significant ties to the community. Jerome and his wife Patricia have owned their home in Lindenwood since 1992. His wife’s parents moved to Atherton in 1959 and lived in the same home on Catalpa Drive for 49 years. Both of their sons attended Laurel Elementary, Encinal Elementary, and Menlo-Atherton High School.
Jerome is a Navy veteran who served his country for 20 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in taxation and worked for Deloitte in San Jose after his Navy service before transitioning to a 30-year career as an airline pilot.
He is currently Chairman of the Town of Atherton’s Bicycle Pedestrian/Transportation Committee, a member of the Town of Atherton’s Planning Commission, and is the Treasurer of the Atherton Disaster and Preparedness Team. Previously he
served as a Board Member and President of the Lindenwood Homes Association. Additionally, he was a youth sports coach and President and Board Member of the Alto Velo Bicycle Racing Club.
As a City Council member, Jerome will bring the same qualities that defined his military and aviation career: accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to serving others. His priorities include maintaining the town’s unique character, improving resident safety, and ensuring responsible financial stewardship for the community. His background in public accounting and taxation and his extensive experience serving the Town of Atherton in a variety of roles will allow him to effectively accomplish these goals and be a partner to other Council members, other public officials, and Atherton residents.
Jerome Leugers is a long-time resident of Atherton with significant ties to the community. Jerome and his wife Patricia have owned their home in Lindenwood since 1992. His wife’s parents moved to Atherton in 1959 and lived in the same home on Catalpa Drive for 49 years. Both of their sons attended Laurel Elementary, Encinal Elementary, and Menlo-Atherton High School.
Jerome is a Navy veteran who served his country for 20 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in taxation and worked for Deloitte in San Jose after his Navy service before transitioning to a 30-year career as an airline pilot.
He is currently Chairman of the Town of Atherton’s Bicycle Pedestrian/Transportation Committee, a member of the Town of Atherton’s Planning Commission, and is the Treasurer of the Atherton Disaster and Preparedness Team. Previously he served as a Board Member and President of the Lindenwood Homes Association. Additionally, he was a youth sports coach and President and Board Member of the Alto Velo Bicycle Racing Club.
As a City Council member, Jerome will bring the same qualities that defined his military and aviation career: accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to serving others. His priorities include maintaining the town’s unique character, improving resident safety, and ensuring responsible financial stewardship for the community. His background in public accounting and taxation and his extensive experience serving the Town of Atherton in variety of roles will allow him to effectively accomplish these goals and be a partner to other Council members, other public officials, and Atherton residents.
Application for City Council Vacancy (October 2025 - November 2026)
Name Elizabeth Wallace Dixon
Address
Phone Number
Email Address
Education Stanford University, BA 1975
New York School of Law, JD 1979
List your civic
affiliations and
community activities,
including service on
other commissions and
committees?
San Francisco Symphony Junior Women's Committee; Riekes Center Board of Trustees; Menlo School Board of Trustees; Interpreter Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights of San Francisco Describe your
understanding of the
responsibilities of a
Councilmember and
how your personal,
community or
professional
experience relate to
these responsibilities?
I understand that the Council is responsible for setting the policy for the Town, and drafting the ordinances and regulations to enact that policy. My training as a lawyer would enable me to understand and contribute to that process. Councilmembers must represent their consituents. I have much experience in volunteer groups (e.g. President of the Menlo School "PTA") in which I have held leadership roles that require my interaction with stakeholders.
Describe why you want
to serve on the City
Council and what you
hope to accomplish as
a member?
I have a strong interest in Civics and good government. I hope to be a contributing member of the body that enhances the lives of Atherton's residents and helps the Town thrive into the future.
Additional Information
you would like to add?
I have lived in Atherton for 30 years and raised my 4 children here. I love this town and believe my experience and skills might be well utilized as a Councilmember. Thank you for your service and consideration. Betsy
DIXON, BETSY - CANDIDATE
Dear Mr. Suber,
My name is Betsy (Elizabeth) Dixon and I reside at 62 Linda Vista Avenue, Atherton. I would like to apply for appointment to the vacant council seat.
I have been a resident of Atherton for 30 years. My husband, Donald, and I raised our four children here. I am 71 years old.
Here below is a brief resume of my educational, professional and volunteer experience:
Raised in Palo Alto
Stanford University, BA in Bilingual Bicultural Education awarded 1975 Taught Escuela Americana in San Salvador, El Salvador
New York University School of Law, JD awarded in 1979
Winthrop, Stimson in NYC, Associate
Cooley, Godward in SF, Associate
Menlo School, 6th grade Spanish teacher
Volunteer work:
San Francisco Symphony
Legal aid to survivors of domestic violence
Riekes Center (Board of Trustees)
Menlo School (Board of Trustees, President of “PTA”)
program through San Mateo County to help applicants pass the test to become a naturalized citizen translation work through the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of San Francisco Given my legal training, I believe that I would be a good candidate to understand the complicated issues facing our town council. Given my long tenure as a resident of Atherton, I believe that I would be a good candidate to understand the character of our town and the needs of our residents. And, given that I have lived here for 30 years, I believe it is my turn to give back to this wonderful town and that my service as a town council member would be a good way in which to satisfy that objective.
I will be out of the country on October 1, so that may foreclose any opportunity for the council to consider my application.
I will return October 8. If the decision to appoint a council member is still pending at that time, and I could interview for the position, I would be happy to set up one-on-one interviews with members if that option could be available.
Thank you for your consideration of this email.
Very truly yours,
Betsy Dixon
Additional Information
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Community service is the touchstone of my adult life. I have dedicated each day to giving back to my community, and have been looking for an opportunity to jump into service for our town.
I am hardworking, dedicated, and- as my many years spent on a volleyball court will prove- a real team player. Thank you for your consideration.