Dear Neighbors,
Thanks to your support, we gathered the top number of votes in last night’s election for San Mateo City Council. I am truly humbled by your support of my vision for creating a safe and sustainable San Mateo for all of us.
The next four years will provide tremendous challenges for San Mateo, but will also provide us with wonderful opportunities to prove why we are one of the finest communities in the United States. I look forward to working with each of you as we continue to make our community a great place to live, work, and play!
Thank you again for your support!
- David
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
City looks at grant spending priorities
As a member of the San Mateo Community Relations Commission, I am proud of my work in helping the City Council to prioritize funding decision on how best to spend federal grant money that is used to help seniors, children, and the homeless. It is this experience that will help me to maintain a safe and sustainable San Mateo for everyone as a member of the City Council.
Below is an article from this week's San Mateo Daily Journal about some of my work on the Community Relations Commission.
City looks at grant spending priorities
By Bill Silverfarb, San Mateo Daily Journal
October 21, 2009
Below is an article from this week's San Mateo Daily Journal about some of my work on the Community Relations Commission.
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City looks at grant spending priorities
By Bill Silverfarb, San Mateo Daily Journal
October 21, 2009
San Mateo residents are helping the city prioritize how to spend grant money for the next five years — money that will go to helping seniors, low-income youth and the homeless.
The Community Relations Commission held a workshop last night to help identity critical and important housing, community development and public service needs in relation to federal Housing and Urban Development funded programs.
The city is in the midst of developing the 2010-15 Consolidated Plan and 2010-11 Action Plan.
The Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center facilitated the meeting with about 16 members of the public participating, some who work for the nonprofits that benefit from the grants.
The commission provides oversight for federal grant programs that implement public services, housing and community development programs.
The goal of the workshop was to whittle down priorities for city staff and the commission to consider when deciding how to dole out the grant money.
Some of the top priorities that came out of the workshop were to reach out to the growing Latino community, provide transportation for the city’s senior population as well as promote economic development, rental assistance for low-income residents and code enforcement, among others.
“In-home services for seniors who need help but not full-time assistance should be a priority,” said Tom Elliot, who also sits on the city’s Senior Commission.
For Central Neighborhood advocate Laurie Watanuki, code enforcement and sidewalk repairs are a top priority for grant spending.
Representatives from the Mid-Peninsula Boys and Girls Club and Rebuilding Together attended the workshop.
Samaritan House, Shelter Network, HIP Housing and the Center for Independence of the Disabled are among some of the groups considered for funding by the commission.
Samaritan House receives Community Development Block Grant funding through the city. The Community Relations Commission recommends agencies to receive funding to the City Council who then approves the funding.
“With needs in the community increasing, all levels of funding are important and needed,” said Kitty Lopez, Samaritan House executive director.
Community Relations Commissioners Carla Cravalho, Joshua Hugg, David Lim and Maribeth Lozano participated in the workshop.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Campaigning with Dignity
Thanks to everyone who has followed our campaign through the Spring, Summer, and into the Fall. I am pleased to have met with many of you, and am continually humbled by your ideas, your energy, and your commitment to our great City of San Mateo.
In the coming weeks, as the campaign heats up, I plan to stay focused on the ideas that we need to move our City forward.
When I signed up to run for City Council, like every other candidate I signed a form promising to run a clean campaign, free from negative attacks on the other candidates, and a promise to urge each and ever citizen to exercise their right to vote no matter who they vote for.
I am proud to say we have run an open and honest campaign on the issues. We will not sink now in these last final weeks to petty attacks on the other candidates through our supporters, or in the media, or by any other means.
When you look at the issues, my experience, and the depth of ideas we have presented, I know that I can count on your support to keep San Mateo a safe and sustainable community for everyone. Thank you!
In the coming weeks, as the campaign heats up, I plan to stay focused on the ideas that we need to move our City forward.
When I signed up to run for City Council, like every other candidate I signed a form promising to run a clean campaign, free from negative attacks on the other candidates, and a promise to urge each and ever citizen to exercise their right to vote no matter who they vote for.
I am proud to say we have run an open and honest campaign on the issues. We will not sink now in these last final weeks to petty attacks on the other candidates through our supporters, or in the media, or by any other means.
When you look at the issues, my experience, and the depth of ideas we have presented, I know that I can count on your support to keep San Mateo a safe and sustainable community for everyone. Thank you!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Listening to Members of Our Community
Yesterday morning I was happy to be invited to sit down for a brief cup of coffee with some San Mateo residents to discuss proposed changes to our leash laws. These citizens wanted to share with me their ideas for allowing dogs off-leash during limited hours, in designated parks, in designated areas.
As a father of two 4-year old twin girls, I understand the concerns of parents and seniors about aggressive, uncontrolled off-leash dogs. However, I also understand that dogs are family members for many San Mateo residents, and that maintaining happy families in our communities should be a priority for all of us.
Our meeting today was brief, but productive. I enjoyed the reasonable, rational discussion among all parties, and look forward to continuing the dialogue when I am on the City Council.
These and other issues are important issues for all our residents, and I am honored that neighbors feel comfortable talking to me about these issues. When I am on the City Council, I will continue to be open to all residents of our City by hosting regular "coffee talks" at various locations throughout the City. I will also work hard to listen to all sides critically and constructively to help build consensus among all parties for the benefit of our whole City.
As a father of two 4-year old twin girls, I understand the concerns of parents and seniors about aggressive, uncontrolled off-leash dogs. However, I also understand that dogs are family members for many San Mateo residents, and that maintaining happy families in our communities should be a priority for all of us.
Our meeting today was brief, but productive. I enjoyed the reasonable, rational discussion among all parties, and look forward to continuing the dialogue when I am on the City Council.
These and other issues are important issues for all our residents, and I am honored that neighbors feel comfortable talking to me about these issues. When I am on the City Council, I will continue to be open to all residents of our City by hosting regular "coffee talks" at various locations throughout the City. I will also work hard to listen to all sides critically and constructively to help build consensus among all parties for the benefit of our whole City.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
San Mateo Daily Journal Endorses Lim for City Council
The San Mateo Daily Journal, the leading local daily paper for the City of San Mateo, has endorsed my campaign for City Council.
The full article can be viewed here. Below are some exerpts from the article which ran Friday, September 25, 2009:
"San Mateo has long been known for steady and professional management and for a council that is cordial even in disagreement. However, the city is not immune to the economic downturn and is facing difficult economic times. Its leadership may have built a solid reputation but there are new and complex issues on the horizon centered around the budget and how best to compensate its workforce along with traffic, crime, development, the environment, quality of life and maintaining the city’s character to which so many of its residents were drawn.
The full article can be viewed here. Below are some exerpts from the article which ran Friday, September 25, 2009:
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David Lim, a deputy district attorney for Alameda County, will bring a unique perspective to the council. With a background as a teacher, in politics working with the office of the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Robert Matsui and time spent on the Community Relations Commission and local neighborhood watch, Lim has a solid foundation for work on the City Council. He has a young family and can bring a fresh perspective to a council with its recent share of the older demographic. He knows first-hand the challenges of raising a family and the impacts of certain decisions on working families.*******
"San Mateo has long been known for steady and professional management and for a council that is cordial even in disagreement. However, the city is not immune to the economic downturn and is facing difficult economic times. Its leadership may have built a solid reputation but there are new and complex issues on the horizon centered around the budget and how best to compensate its workforce along with traffic, crime, development, the environment, quality of life and maintaining the city’s character to which so many of its residents were drawn.
The economic downturn may have had its ways with the city’s coffers and the machinery of development seems to be at a standstill. But this will promise to be the quiet before the storm.
The city’s character was forever changed with the demolition of the Bay Meadows race track and new development along the transportation corridor is in the works. Even with the economic downturn, the city has created a development blueprint for the area along the Highway 101, State Route 92, El Camino Real and Caltrain line transportation corridor. The premise of the plan was to create new opportunities for residents to find affordable homes in the city and to locate it near public transit so people would not need to rely on their cars. In addition, it would help the city create new opportunities for the revenue that mixed-use development provides through offices and retail.
San Mateo is a complex city with rich, middle class, working class and transitional neighborhoods often right next to each other. It makes sense that its City Council should reflect that diversity.
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Coastal Cleanup Day at San Mateo Waterfront
This past Sunday, I enjoyed a beautiful day of cleaning up San Mateo's waterfront as part of International Coastal Cleanup Day. I joined many of you along the waterfront at Seal Point Park to help remove trash and debris from our shores.
It was impressive to see people from all walks of life come out with the common goal of helping to clean up our planet, and raise awareness of how all of us need to be more mindful of where our trash goes when we indiscriminately throw it onto our streams and creeks. Ultimately, all that trash works it's way to our oceans, where it causes untold damage to wildlife and our ecosystem.
Here are some photos from the event. Thanks to everyone who participated!
It was impressive to see people from all walks of life come out with the common goal of helping to clean up our planet, and raise awareness of how all of us need to be more mindful of where our trash goes when we indiscriminately throw it onto our streams and creeks. Ultimately, all that trash works it's way to our oceans, where it causes untold damage to wildlife and our ecosystem.
Here are some photos from the event. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Coastal Cleanup Day at Seal Point Park in San Mateo
Cleaning Our Shoreline with Assemblyman Jerry Hill.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Democrats, Labor, Realtors and Environmentalists Support Lim for City Council!!
Last week was an exciting week for our campaign.
Lim for City Council is honored to have received the endorsement from the following organizations:
These groups understand that I am hear to LISTEN. They agree that I have the necessary experience and common sense to work to protect the interests of EVERYONE in our community.
These groups also understand that San Mateo's best days are ahead of us. In order to keep our city safe, sustainable and vibrant, these groups understand that it will take leadership that is grounded in the good ideas of our past, while also committed to new ideas in our future.
I am honored to be endorsed as that candidate.
Lim for City Council is honored to have received the endorsement from the following organizations:
- San Mateo County Democratic Party
- San Mateo County Central Labor Council
- San Mateo County Association of Realtors
- Sierra Club of San Mateo County
These groups understand that I am hear to LISTEN. They agree that I have the necessary experience and common sense to work to protect the interests of EVERYONE in our community.
These groups also understand that San Mateo's best days are ahead of us. In order to keep our city safe, sustainable and vibrant, these groups understand that it will take leadership that is grounded in the good ideas of our past, while also committed to new ideas in our future.
I am honored to be endorsed as that candidate.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
San Mateo County Central Labor Council Endorses Lim for City Council
Tonight I am pleased to announce the endorsement of the San Mateo County Central Labor Council. As the organization that represents the rights and interests of working people throughout San Mateo County, I am honored by their support for my campaign!
San Mateo County Association of Realtors endorse Lim for City Council
I am pleased tonight to announce the endorsement of the SAMCAR - The San Mateo County Association of Realtors.
SAMCAR is a trade association organized to ensure professionalism, protect property rights, and promote the ownership of real property. All members of SAMCAR are members of the National Association of Realtors, a group which upholds the integrity and professionalism of real estate professionals.
As a real estate fraud prosecutor for the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, I know personally the role that SAMCAR plays in protecting homeowners and real estate professionals from unethical and illegal behavior in real estate transactions. SAMCAR members are the best in their field, and I am honored to have their support.
SAMCAR is a trade association organized to ensure professionalism, protect property rights, and promote the ownership of real property. All members of SAMCAR are members of the National Association of Realtors, a group which upholds the integrity and professionalism of real estate professionals.
As a real estate fraud prosecutor for the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, I know personally the role that SAMCAR plays in protecting homeowners and real estate professionals from unethical and illegal behavior in real estate transactions. SAMCAR members are the best in their field, and I am honored to have their support.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Sierra Club endorses Lim for City Council
I am please tonight to announce the endorsement of the SIERRA CLUB in my run for San Mateo City Council.
As the oldest, largest, and most influential environmental organization in the United States, I look forward to drawing on the experience and support of the Sierra Club in creating a more sustainable San Mateo for everyone.
To view a full list of endorsements to my campaign, click here.
As the oldest, largest, and most influential environmental organization in the United States, I look forward to drawing on the experience and support of the Sierra Club in creating a more sustainable San Mateo for everyone.
To view a full list of endorsements to my campaign, click here.
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