Susan Gonzales (East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors Ward 4, California, candidate 2024)

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Susan Gonzales (Nonpartisan) ran for election to East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors Ward 4 in California.[1]

Elections

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Candidate Connection

Susan Gonzales completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gonzales' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a former executive with East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), having served as Human Resource Manager for a total of 16 years. I was a university instructor for over 20 years, having lectured at CSUEB, SFSU, and USF on Human Resource Management. I have approximately 40 years of service in local government. I am a long-time San Leandro resident with close ties to the the City of Alameda. I was appointed by former Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan to the Alameda Commission on the Status of Women and served one term. I am an active member of the League of Women Voters Alameda and have twice served on the City of San Leandro Bike and Pedestrian Ad Hoc Advisory Committee. I have a B.A. from the University of Southern California; M.P.A. from CSUEB; and received the designation Certified Employee Benefits Specialist from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plan and the Wharton School of of the University of Pennsylvania.

  • I understand the mission of the organization and have knowledge of its operation
  • I am a long-time walker and hiker who strongly supports open space and recreation
  • I believe that regional planning between EBRPD, cities, and other agencies is essential to maintain quality of life

Honesty, empathy, ability, knowledge, and willingness to do a good job.

Recognition that one is there to serve the people of my ward to the best of my ability.

Financial transparency is essential for a governing body.

Economic policy, environmental policy, and education

Robert Williams was a City Manager that I worked for when I was an Intern working for the City of Santa Fe Springs. He was smart, knowledgeable, had a sense of humor, and was very supportive of staff. He gave work his best and I would like to be remembered like him.

Dee Rosario, EBRPD Park Director; Beverly Lane, former EBRPD Park Director; Ayn Wieskamp, former EBRPD Park Director; Pat O'Brien, former EBRPD General Manager; Jerry Kent, former EBRPD Assistant General Manager; John Escobar, former EBRPD Assistant General Manager; Paul Rankin, former Chief Financial Officer/ Controller; EBRPD Retirees Association

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[1] ↑ Submitted to Ballotpedia's candidate survey in 2024.

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