Dear Neighbor:

It’s been a busy week! It is always great to get out and talk to community members, to find out what YOUR urgent concerns are. Visit my Facebook page at:  FACEBOOK PAGE for photos of my trip to the Besler Building!

I have also been very humbled by the tremendous amount of support my campaign for re-election has been garnering from the community. Here is a list of my supporters (Please note—I update it every day!):

Organizations

SEIU 1021

Alameda County Democratic Party

Alameda County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Alameda County Building Trades Council

Elected Officials

State Senator Loni Hancock

State Assemblymember Nancy Skinner

County Supervisor Keith Carson

Emeryville City Councilmember Kurt Brinkman

Emeryville City Councilmember Jennifer West

Emery USD Board President Miguel Dwin

Emery USD Board of Trustees Melodi Dice

Emery USD Board of Trustees Joshua Simon

AC Transit Board Director Greg Harper

Berkeley City Auditor Ann Marie Hogan

EBMUD director Andy Katz

Oakland City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan

Berkeley Rent Board commissioner Igor Tregub

Community Leaders

Heather Ashcroft, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

Betsy Cooley, Measure J Citizens Oversight Committee

Gail Donaldson, Emeryville Planning Commissioner

Dick Kassis, Former Emeryville City Councilmember

Marcelline Krafchick, Measure J Citizens Oversight Committee

Vanessa Kuemmerle, Emeryville Planning Commissioner

James Martin, Former Emeryville Planning Commissioner

Tom Modic, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

Janell Moon, Emeryville Poet Laureate

Sean Moss, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

Kris Owens, Housing Committee and Former Planning Commissioner

Charlie Schuman, Measure J Citizens Oversight Committee

John Scheuerman, Emeryville Planning Commissioner

Ed Treuting, Housing Committee Co-chair

Ramsey Wright, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

Supporters

Elizabeth Altieri

Jacqueline Asher

Ross Andelman

Doras Briggs

Lois Brown

Nancy Burke

Celeste Burrows

Sandy Butler

Bonnie Carpenter

Elana Dykewomon

Jerome Feldman

Sam Foushee

Renee Norma Franco

Chris Kinavey

Jerry Kapler

Steven Keller

Janet Kranzberg

Jill Lessing

Sherrin Loyd

Joe Lutz
Joyce Jacobson

Judith Masur

Marya Ryan

La Rae Schneider

Nick Sebastian

Stephen Skaar

Vickie Jo Sowell

Cathy Steirn

Janet Tobacman

Judith Weatherly

Beth Weinberger

Ramsey Wright, BPAC

If you would like to be added to the endorsement list—please e-mail me at: RuthAtkin2011@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Ruth Atkin

Emeryville City Councilmember

Hello!

Welcome to my blog! I will use this blog to keep you updated on my on-going campaign and City Council Activities.

During these last four years I have fought for major quality of life improvements for Emeryville such as installing traffic calming measures, creating the new Doyle Hollis Park, opening the first segment of the Emeryville Greenway, and building more paths and bike lanes.

Last year I co-chaired the successful campaign for Measure J to fund the joint use facility for the School District and the City to centralize services cost effectively.  Major biotech companies and green businesses, such as Santen and Clif Bar, have also chosen to make their home in Emeryville.  

There is even more we can do to build the community.  Right now, in these difficult economic times, Emeryville needs experienced leaders who understand how to protect our local services and make sure Emeryville continues to get its fair share. I have served for 12 years and will continue to do so with passion and dedication to Emeryville—my goals and priorities are about making sure Emeryville stays the great community we all love living in.

In the next four years I want to continue the work I have started. My top priorities are to :

• Continue to make Emeryville more pedestrian and bike friendly,
• Extend the Greenway and establish more parks,
• Create more family-friendly housing,
• Reduce traffic,
• Support our small, locally owned businesses,
• Continue to work with the school district on partnerships that benefit all of Emeryville.

 I will continue to keep you informed throughout the campaign and my next term. Please “Like” my Facebook page for frequent updates on my progress at: Ruth on Facebook.

Thank you

Ruth