November 10, 2018: Livable California celebrated candidates who earned respect for running for office, because, winning or not, they added their voice to changing the narrative from a frenzied “housing crisis” to supporting paced, smart, and balanced growth.
A dozen people, including four who won a seat on their city council, earned certificates “In recognition of courage and commitment to advocate for local control, moderate growth, and balanced housing and commercial development that protects infrastructure and the environment.”
Anja Miller, Brisbane, Measure JJ, passed
Tony Kelly, 2nd place, SF BOS race, District 10
Lou Ann Bassan, 2nd place, SF BOS race, District 4
Tom DuBois, Palo Alto, re-elected CC
Michael Goldman, Sunnyvale CC
Steve Scherf, Cupertino CC
Liang Chao, newly elected Cupertino CC
Mike Murphy, ran in SF BOS race, District 4
Julie Testa, newly elected Pleasanton CC
Eva Chou, 2nd place, BART Board, District 8
Bern Steves, Attorney
Lydia Kou, Palo Alto CC
Susan Kirsch, Founder, Livable CA
Keith Gurnee, ran for mayor, San Luis Obispo
Alison Hicks, newly elected, Mountain View CC
Kathleen Jenkins, Orinda CC