Proven Decisionmaker
Learn more about Gail and her positions:
Gail's ballot statement:
Education and Qualifications:
Executive Director, American Institute of Architects Santa Clara Valley. B.A. and M.A., UC Berkeley, M.A., University of Maryland. Two terms on the Palo Alto School Board. Twenty-two years as a certified, professional city and transportation planner. Eighteen years of leadership in community service to Palo Alto and Silicon Valley. In eight years on the Palo Alto School Board, I demonstrated leadership, brevity and directness, and compassion.
From my elected office and professional and community service, I understand the key issues facing our city:
- land use,
- transportation,
- economic health, and
- services to residents, including children and families.
With my credentials and leadership skills, I will be an effective Council member focusing on:
- Fiscal responsibility, accountability and transparency;
- Healthy sustainable land use planning and practices;
- Managed growth with balanced outcomes and “green” design principles;
- Better local and regional transpor-tation;
- Varied housing and strong retail centers to serve neighborhoods;
- Constructive relationships with business, PAUSD and Stanford.
I’ve built a record of thoughtful, creative, and committed decision-making based on civic engagement. I will bring these skills and insights to help guide the City back to greatness.
Please join me.
