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CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, CITY OF RIVERSIDE, WARD 1 ERIN EDWARDS OCCUPATION: Nonprofit Manager EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, CITY OF RIVERSIDE, WARD 1 AGE: 35 MIKE GARDNER OCCUPATION: City Council Member EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: I'm a neighborhood leader, nonprofit manager, homeowner, and mom who listens and builds partnerships to get things done. With over a decade of experience addressing complex issues such as homelessness, I have the energy and new ideas to improve and protect Riverside's unique quality of life. On City Council, I will: -Address homelessness: Riverside recently declared a State of Shelter Crisis. I will focus on local action and regional solutions for the hardest - to -serve populations. -Invest in neighborhoods: I will invest in our ward's streets, sidewalks, and parks and ensure fast emergency response times so everyone feels secure and connected where they live. -Put Riverside on the map: I will tap into the brain power of our colleges and universities, attract good jobs, and retain local talent. I will support local businesses and grow city revenue. My record of community leadership includes serving on the Board of the Riverside Downtown Partnership, where I sit on the Land Use Committee. I have a master's degree in International Development. I came to Riverside in 1971 to continue my education at UCR and have lived here ever since. While at UCR I met and married my wife Joyce. Our three children all graduated from Riverside public schools. While in graduate school, I went to work for Southern California Edison where I held a variety of professional and managerial positions during my 23 -year career. After leaving Edison I worked for three local businesses before becoming your councilmember in 2007. 1 have worked hard to represent you well and will serve another term if you elect me. Riverside will see three new councilmembers elected this year. My knowledge and experience are critical to Riverside's future as we deal with the challenges of homelessness and the budget deficit. I will mentor the new councilmembers. I will bring better programs, particularly in mental health and drug addiction, coupled with enforcement to address homelessness. We cannot cut our way out of the budget crunch; we must earn our way by promoting smart economic growth and development while maintaining city services. Please feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns. I would appreciate your vote. I love Riverside. On City. Council, I will work hard every day to be an Mike effective advocate for residents. I would be honored to earn your vote. (951) 897-8660 Erin Edwards Mike_Gardner@att.net (951) 783-7811 www.ErinForRiverside.com Gard nerforRiverside.com 33-3871-07