Endorsements

NamePosition
Pete SiemensDirector, Ward 1, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (retiring 2022)
Jed CyrDirector, Ward 3, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Mary BadameLos Gatos Town Council
Javed EllahieMayor, Monte Sereno
Matthew HudesLos Gatos Town Council
Bryan MekechukMayor Pro Tempore, Monte Sereno
Rob RennieLos Gatos Town Mayor
Maria RistowLos Gatos Town Vice-Mayor
Marico SayocLos Gatos Town Council member and former Mayor
Mike BuncicLos Gatos Parks Commissioner
Maureen Cappon-JaveyBoard member and former director, New Museum Los Gatos; Los Gatos Arts and Culture Commission
George ChadwickDeputy District Attorney, Retired
Randi Chen
Matt De Young
Chris FoxVice President, User Experience, Salesforce
Sandy GordonLos Gatos Parks Commissioner
Cindy HarwinCo-Owner, Pet People of Los Gatos
Gary HarwinCo-Owner, Pet People of Los Gatos
Peter HertanVice President, Los Gatos Saratoga Union School District Board of Trustees
Basim JaberHistorian – Almaden Air Force Station (Mt. Umunhum, CA) ; Founder – USAF 682nd Radar Squadron Veterans Association
Shahram JaveyGM, Badger Meter Silicon Valley Innovation Center
Howard LabeOwner, Pets & More
Frances ReneauDocent and Retired Ranger, MROSD; Author, Rangerchick and When We Were Rangers
Martin TuttleGeneral Manager, Pet People of Los Gatos
  • Ashish Agrawal
  • Kristi Ballou
  • Mike Ballou
  • Mitch Barrie
  • Dr. Robert Beckman
  • Dave Lam
  • Ed Dee
  • Jeff Farnsworth
  • Joel Galang
  • India Gleason
  • Summer Gleason
  • Teresa Gleason
  • Jodi Hall
  • Charlie Krenz
  • Tom Krulewich
  • Sabine Lam
  • Scott MacDonald
  • Jim Magill
  • Rob Moore
  • Scott Mosher
  • Jill Nakamura
  • Trent Poltronetti
  • Aleksei Potov
  • Mario Queiroz
  • Martha Queiroz
  • Kristoff Richter
  • Neil Robinson
  • Britt Sellin
  • Michele Taylor
  • Katie Teschler
  • Lars Thomsen
  • Jim Van Gogh
  • Gary Virshup
  • Mike Webb
  • Luke Wroblewski

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Written Endorsements

“Craig is thoughtful, curious and dedicated. His long-time passion for hiking and biking, coupled with his regular volunteer work to create and maintain trails, has given him strong insight into how our open spaces can best be preserved and enjoyed. Through experience and outreach, he understands the perspective of equestrians, hikers, and cyclists. Craig’s studied approach takes all users into account as he envisions the future of MidPen, continuing the mission of acquisition and preservation, and making further strides to improving access. The importance of open space, for native plant and animal species, our environment, human connection to nature…this can’t be overstated. The health of our future is tied to preserving and enjoying open space, and Craig has a vision that will benefit all.”

Maria Ristow: Vice-Mayor, Town of Los Gatos


“Craig will make a great addition to the Board. He has the perfect personality for the job: A polite and patient listener, a calm and thoughtful questioner, and someone who wants to thoroughly understand all facets of an issue. In deciding to run for the Board, he has sought out lengthy discussions of land management issues not just with me, a retired District ranger, but with preserve visitors of all stripes— equestrians, runners, dog walkers, and mountain bikers. As a former employee, current District docent, and lifelong naturalist, I know we will need his kind of steady and committed leadership to overcome the huge challenges confronting us—wildfire threats, endangered species protection, and invasive plants and animal management. With his inclusive mindset, Craig seeks common ground solutions to problems, whether for trail use decisions, or major policy goals. I hope he will with wit and wisdom grace the podium for many years to come.”

Frances Reneau: Retired MROSD Ranger and current docent