FRANK O'CONNELL
MAYOR PRO TEM
THANK YOU MARINA
I want to thank the voters of Marina for their confidence in my ability to address their concerns in a logical and objective manner. The campaign was a tough one where at least two of my opponents saw the need to be negative and inaccurate in their approach to getting elected.
The support resulted in my receiving the most votes as a candidate for city council and I actually received more votes than Mayor Delgado's opponent even though I was running against 4 candidates. This is an excellent indication of Mayor Delgado's strong effort, leadership and dedication to the best interests of this city.
I hope that you will continue to contact me as to your concerns in the next 4 years.
NEWS ALERT
REPEAT
Through the efforts of your City Council, city staff, numerous volunteers, parents, and youth, the City of Marina was chosen as one of the top 100 COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE in the United States.
This was the SECOND year that we applied for the award AND the second year we won. Our success goes a long way in establishing that the decisions made by past and present City Councils, city staff, and our volunteers have been the correct approach toward providing positive opportunities for all of our residents.
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2012-2013
I AM HONORED-THANK YOU
On 2/7/12 the Marina city staff recommended my appointment to the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Marina. The Marina City Council accepted this recommendation and voted to appoint me to serve with Doug Yount, Development Services Dept. Director.
The Oversight Board will have the duty of directing the Successor Agency to determine whether contracts, agreements or other arrangements between the former RDA and private parties should be terminated or renegotiated to reduce the Successor Agency's liabilities and to increase the net revenues to the taxing entities.
At the April 2013 meeting of the Oversight Board the board voted unanimously to re-elect me as Chairman.
I welcome these appointments and thank the staff , the Oversight Board members and the city council for its faith in my ability to perform the necessary tasks.
"Frank
is principled, works hard, studies the issues, goes out of his way to listen to
the public and makes decisions that he believes are in the best interest of
Marina. He pays particular attention to those whose voices
may not have been heard, traditionally."
Jane Parker, Mty. Cty. Supervisor __________________________________________________ "As a member of the FORA Board, Marina Councilman Frank O'Connell's thoroughness and professionalism promote the best of Marina. I am very impressed with his effort to promote and protect Marina's interests while addressing the many issues that come before the FORA Board." Nancy Selfridge, Monterey City Councilmember ______________________________________________
Frank, "You can count on me to come to you directly to get your views on topics that come up with recreation. It sure made a difference last night" Darlena Ridler-June 23, 2009- Recreation & Cultural Services Commissioner/Present Chairperson __________________________________________________________ “As one of the hardest working members of the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Frank O’Connell has always been responsive to citizen requests, proactive in anticipating our needs and unrelenting in his pursuit of the facts necessary to solve the tough economic and governmental issues that come before the Council. Above all, his personal integrity and dedicated service to Marina citizens have been evident at his regular town hall meetings, and many other community meetings, where he has demonstrated his willingness to listen to all people, his acute understanding of the complex problems of this community, and his commitment to innovative solutions.” Paula F. Pelot, Chairperson Preston and Abrams Parks Tenants Association 2/26/2011____________________________________ "What I most appreciate about Mayor Pro Tem Frank O’Connell is his humility and his direct, honest approach to problem-solving. Frank seems to deeply care about his responsibilities representing the people of Marina. Beyond his obvious devotion to his wife and commitment to his professional legal obligations, Frank works tirelessly as a city council member. He reads every piece of paper that crosses his desk and comes to council meetings fully prepared to discuss issues before casting his vote. Frank cares about the working class families of this town and the seniors." Greg Furey, Marina resident-2/24/2011 _____________________________ "Mayor
Pro Tem O’Connell has kept his campaign promises. I have appreciated
Frank’s Town Hall meetings, his thorough review
of items presented to him for consideration as well as his ability to remain
calm at all times, even when others are trying to attack him and his integrity. Councilman O’Connell has been a pretty tireless advocate on behalf of the city in these meetings so, it is good to have a voice. So, thank you. Marina resident Dan Amadeo acknowledging his understanding of Mayor Pro Tem O’Connell’s involvement in negotiations with Fort Ord Reuse Authority over the Preston Park matter. City Council meeting 4/26/2011 _____________________________________" By picking ... Frank O'Connell to the City Council, voters will be saying that the big decisions should be made by the public and its representatives, not the developers."... O'Connell will put the public back into the process."Monterey Herald 10/14/08 : The Herald's View 10/14/08 ___________________________ "Frank O'Connell, a local attorney...will elevate the civic discussion and help Marina move away from the recent administration's vision-less lust for big box development" Monterey County Weekly 10/16-22/08 LINKS Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District Transportation Agency of Monterey Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments Supervisor Jane Parker ABOUT FRANK Marina Community Leadership Highlights:
o Marina City Councilman 2008 to present o Marina Planning Commissioner 2007-2008 o Alternate to Marina Design Review Board 2007 o Marina Homeowner and Resident since 1980 EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
As one of your planning commissioners I always applied my years of experience and ability to research the issues. This resulted in my vote being supported by solid reasoning and a full understanding of the issues. I continue to approach matters in this manner while serving as a member to the Marina City Council.I promise you that there will continue to be: 1. A more open, and fully accountable city government that will continue to disclose to you all of the reasons for the decisions made. 2. A full disclosure of all documents, records, discussions and positions, that are not of a privileged nature, prior to the council vote. 3. A full opportunity for you to express yourself at all council meetings even if it takes more than the present three minute limitation. 4. A direct, specific and concise addressing of your concerns that will include, where necessary, the documents necessary to provide a complete answer. MY AGENDA WILL ALWAYS BE: YOUR CONCERNS FIRST |