What is the purpose of historic preservation in San José and what is the role of the Historic Landmarks Commission in achieving that purpose? Please explain your prior experience with historic preservation, with San José’s public planning processes, and in working with City or other public agency staff.
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What is a major issue facing San José’s older adults and what do you see as the Commission’s role in this issue?
Scams. Commission's role should be to inform and educate seniors about scams.
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Please describe a leadership role you have assumed within the last five years.
Secretary for the District One Leadership Group.
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How would you handle differences in opinions or positions on issues being heard at a Senior Commission meeting?
I would listen to both sides of an issue and try to reconcile those differences to the satisfaction of both parties to arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution.
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What makes you knowledgeable about senior issues in the community? I am a senior and I keep up on issues affecting seniors in my community.
Anything else you would like us to know?
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Gerald Giles
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Senior Citizens Commission: Submitted
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Lowell High School Sf, San Jose State University BA 1977, University of Santa Clara Law School JD 1980, members of California bar 1980 to present List any position or office held in any governmental agency, civic, or charitable organization including the dates.
Assistant District Attorney-Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office retired 2011. Served 30 years
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Rolanda Pierre-dixon
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What is a major issue facing San José’s older adults and what do you see as the Commission’s role in this issue?
See above
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Please describe a leadership role you have assumed within the last five years.
Advisory Committee of the American Leadership Forum
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How would you handle differences in opinions or positions on issues being heard at a Senior Commission meeting?
Dialogue
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What makes you knowledgeable about senior issues in the community? Worked in the area as a DA and I am currently a senior
Anything else you would like us to know?
Also past President of the Southbay Black Lawyers Assn
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Rolanda Pierre-dixon
What is the purpose of historic preservation in San José and what is the role of the Historic Landmarks Commission in achieving that purpose? NA
Please explain your prior experience with historic preservation, with San José’s public planning processes, and in working with City or other public agency staff.
NA
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What is a major issue facing San José’s older adults and what do you see as the Commission’s role in this issue?
Affordable housing, accessible to Senior food programs, and low-cost medical services. To provide necessary support, resources, and solutions for the older adult community.
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Please describe a leadership role you have assumed within the last five years.
Serving as President for a neighborhood association for over 5 years, and working with other community-based organizations (CBO) within my community Question applies to Senior Citizens Commission
How would you handle differences in opinions or positions on issues being heard at a Senior Commission meeting?
Mitigating the conflict to come to a common ground solution to solve the issue.
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What makes you knowledgeable about senior issues in the community? I'm within the age group that shares the same issues in this community Anything else you would like us to know?
It would be an honor to serve and provide ideas and solutions to the Senior Commission in my district.
Sandra Flores