2016 SMC Democratic Central Committee Endorsements
Representatives
Liz Figueroa, State Senator (1998–2006), State Assembly (1994–1998)
Vice President of Public Affairs, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Sally Lieber, State Assembly (2002-2008), Mayor of Mountain View (ret)
Jane Kim, Supervisor, San Francisco, District 6
Gary A. Patton, Supervisor, Santa Cruz County (ret)
Richard Cline, Mayor, City of Menlo Park
Kirsten Keith, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Menlo Park
Rick DeGolia, Former Mayor, Town of Atherton
Sue Digre, Mayor, City of Pacifica
Deborah Ruddock, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Half Moon Bay
Deborah Penrose, Councilmember, City of Half Moon Bay
Mike Ferreira, Former Mayor, City of Half Moon Bay City
Cory Wolbach, Councilmember, City of Palo Alto
Katie Graves Ferrick, Chair, Planning Commissioner, City of Menlo Park
William Leo Leon, Chair, Former Planning Commissioner, City of Pacifica
Lee Ann Monfredini, Former President, SF Health Commission, 1.3 billion budget
Rob Silano, President, Menlo Park Fire Protection District
Nick Occhipinti, Vice President, Jefferson Union High School District
John C. Baker, Trustee, South San Francisco Unified School District
Ric Lohman, Director, Granada Community Services District
Ginny McShane, Secretary, Coastside Fire Protection District
Harvey Rarback, Director, Coastside Fire Protection District
Dr. Mary Larenas, Commissioner, San Mateo County Commission on Aging
DEMOCRATIC Clubs & LEADERS
Coastside Democrats Endorsement
Alexis Lewis, Elected Member, SMC Democratic Central Committee
Alyson L Abramowitz, Elected Member, Santa Clara Democratic Central Committee
Bill Kehoe, President, Coastside Democrats & Former Chair, Midcoast Community Council
Doreen Gerrity, Vice President, Coastside Democrats
Barbara Dye, Secretary, Coastside Democrats
ENVIRONMENTAL Leaders
Rob Caughlan, Six Term President, Surfrider Foundation
Stefanie Sekich-Quinn, Coastal Preservation Manager, Surfrider Foundation
Edmundo Larenas, Chair, Surfrider Foundation San Mateo County Chapter
Mike Ferreira, Chapter Chair, Executive Committee, Loma Prieta Sierra Club
Céline Maublanc Gerakin, Community Organizer, Pacifica Beach Coalition
Jahnava Duryea, Fisheries Biologist, NOAA Fisheries Service
Rob Cala, County Park Ranger, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Kris Lannin Liang, Volunteer, Friends of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Meg Fried, Volunteer, Coastside Land Trust
Brian Gerrity, Student, Master's in Coastal & Marine Management
Media
Barry Parr, Director & Lead Analyst, Outsell
John Maybury, Editor & Publisher, Pacifica Riptide
Ian Butler, Television Host, Wavelength & Parade MC, Pacifica Fog Fest
Kamala Silva Wolfe, Editor, Everything South City
Mark Noack, Reporter, Mountin View Voice
Sachi Cunningham, Documentary Filmmaker, Multimedia Journalist & Professor, San Francisco State University
Dean Mermell, Owner/Director, Storyfarm Productions
Kouichi Shirayanagi, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Missouri School of Journalism
Advocates for Women ATHLETES
Bianca Valenti, Professional Big Wave Surfer
Paige Alms, Professional Big Wave Surfer
Dayla Soul, Documentary Filmmaker, It Aint Pretty: a film about women who surf Ocean Beach
Sachi Cunningham, Documentary Filmmaker, Multimedia Journalist & Professor, San Francisco State University
Beth O'Rourke, Founder, SeaLevelTV
Elizabeth Pepin Silva, Filmmaker, Photographer, Writer, On The Water Front Creative
Margaret Seelie, Founder, The Other Project
Individual
Michelle P. Kern, Professor, College of San Mateo
John J. Parman, Lead Editor, Gensler, Urban Design Laboratory
Kent Roberts, Exhibition Design Manager, SFMOMA
John Kevranian, President, Broadway Burlingame Business Improvement District
Carolena E Nericcio-Bohlman, Chief Executive Officer, Fat Chance Belly Dance, Inc.
Jack Sutton, Mechanical Engineer, FMC & Wildlife Photographer
Jon Curcio, Steward, IATSE Local 134, Levi's® Stadium
Peggy Ellis Bierdeman, Recruitment Manager, Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Kate Haley, Founder, Accurate Always and Photographer, Kate Haley Photography
Sarah Soul, Psychotherapist, Sarah Soul Therapy
Rob Grant, Manager, Hudson Auto Care, Menlo Park
Larry Baker, Computer Scientist, graduated from Stanford University
Kris Honkola, Engagement Manager, VMC & Recreational Fisherman
Lee Engdahl, Real Estate Broker, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Nani Venegas, Certified Public Accountant & Ballet Dancer
Susan Pate, Principal, Pate International
Mauro Ffortissimo, Artist, Sunset Piano Project & Owner, Enso Yoga Studio HMB
Ron Kucera, Sailor & Real Estate Broker, Alain Pinel Realtors
Clifford Hunt, Poet & Writer, Half Moon Bay
Harpo Marx, Small Business Owner, Cafe Society, Half Moon Bay
Jack McCarthy, Director, Committee for Green Foothills (ret)
Kasondra Jansson
Laurie Bogert
Stephanie Sicore
Karen Schmidt
Rachel Louise Strom
Maria Forde
Lydia Puhak
Mike Wong
Sheri Callahan
Jeannine Hill
Doug Warringer
Michael Cabanas
Kimberly Kauer Postlewaite
Miguel Lanigan
Tema Pacheco
Kimberly McKeand
Stephen Jordan
Jackie Gaines
Will Voorhies
Cem Ünsal
Daimian Holiday Scott
Andre Marc Strumer
Micri Whitman
Doreen Gerrity
Bill Hunter
Dana Stevenson
Fred Rinne
Richard Graham Jr
Michelle Robins-Adams
Dotty LeMieux
Al Luthringer
Tom Brennan
2016 Quotes
“Sabrina is an outstanding community leader with strong democratic values. Her advocacy for women athletes, support for commercial fishermen, and passion for environmental stewardship make her an excellent choice for the Central Committee.”
“As a fellow elected official on the San Mateo Coastside, I’ve been impressed time and again by Sabrina’s tireless, effective advocacy for those democratic values we hold most dear: transparent, inclusive, and accountable government, equal opportunity and due process before the law, and commitment to public service. Please join me in supporting Sabrina for a seat on the Central Committee.”
“Sabrina is a dedicated and courageous public servant that has demonstrated true leadership. She is a tireless advocate for women athletes, and has a long-standing environmental record. I proudly endorse her for the Democratic Central Committee; she is the right person for the right time.”
“Brennan has single-handedly fought for fiscal responsibility. Before she came along it was a total runaway. Those of us in the Half Moon Bay Fishermen’s Association see her as our only ally.”
“I consider Sabrina a bright light at a time when leadership and vision are so very much needed.
Si Se Puede!”
“As a resident of Moss Beach, I’m grateful for Sabrina’s community advocacy on behalf of our Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. She’s been a tireless worker for all of the coast.”
2015 QUOTES
“Brennan has fought to bring greater transparency and efficiency to the Harbor District’s operations.”
“The most important sports development on the coast in a long time may also involve pioneering women. By virtue of a motion made by California Coastal Commissioner Mark Vargas, of Los Angeles, the Mavericks surf contest organizers are encouraged to allow women to compete at one of the world’s premier big waves, on a stage that has been hogged by men since it was discovered decades ago.
This is a good idea that came from San Mateo County Harbor Commissioner Sabrina Brennan, who suggested it before Thursday’s Coastal Commission vote. The commission gave Mavericks organizers a coastal development permit, clearing the way for this season’s event, with the proviso that they include women going forward.”
““There was an activist at the California Coastal Commission meeting that was our “secret angel”. She was the one that pushed the issue of allowing women to participate in the contest. This made sense, because The Coastal Commission strongly stands by access to the coastline for all, meaning women have to be allowed participation in the competition. ”
“Coastal Commissioner and county Supervisor Carole Groom said she was pleased to support the Titians of Mavericks surf contest. “It’s a world-class event.”
The Coastal Commission granted a one-year permit after a suggestion by Harbor Commissioner Sabrina Brennan to included a condition that Cartel have a plan for incorporating women surfers into the event when it returns next season’s permit.”
“Half Moon Bay resident Sabrina Brennan, who holds the elected position of San Mateo County Harbor District commissioner but appeared at the hearing as a member of the public, raised the issue during the public comment portion of the meeting. During her three minutes on the floor, Brennan requested the Coastal Commission require the contest include a women’s heat because, she said, it was unreasonable to expect women to compete directly against the men for one of the 24 slots that are chosen by a group of veteran Mavericks surfers dubbed “the Committee 5.” She also pointed out that the five-year permit recently issued by the Harbor Commission to Cartel (event management group) precludes any other big wave surf contests from being held during that span, meaning there could not be a separate women’s contest at Maverick’s.
Coastal Commissioner Mark Vargas motioned to amend the Coastal Development Permit to ask the Cartel to provide a plan for encouraging equal opportunity for women surfers in future events. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Martha McClure and after some discussion the motion was narrowly passed by a 7-4 vote.”