I want to start by saying this has been a very difficult decision, but one that I think is best for me and the community. I have decided not to seek re-election in November.
There are several factors that have influenced my decision.
As most of you know, my family is very important to me. I am the proud father of four wonderful children. Currently, my sons are serving their country in the United States Army. Cody is stationed in Afghanistan, and Kyle will be leaving for South Korea in June. Their deployments have caused some additional stress on my wife and me.
Another important factor in my decision is my involvement in several nonprofit organizations. I enjoy working as a council member, but my passion is helping others. I have always told people if I had to choose between working with D.A.R.E., Brighter Christmas and other nonprofits or being a council member, I would always choose the nonprofits.
Having weighed these factors, I have decided it is time to focus on my family and helping others.
I appreciate all of the support I have received from the employees of the city of Tracy. It has been a privilege working with such a fine group of people. I also want to thank the council members who appointed me to the council in 2006. Thank you to the citizens of Tracy who elected me to council in 2008.
I hope the current council continues their support of D.A.R.E., Brighter Christmas and the other worthy organizations in our community. I wish you all the best in the coming years.
Thank You
The most you can do is live inside that hope, running down its hallways, touching the walls on both sides."
Barbara Kingsolver, Animal Dreams
You did a fabulous job running through your halls while keeping your integrity intact! This city is a better place to raise our children because of you!
I'm proud to call you my friend!
SWS
The most you can do is live inside that hope, running down its hallways, touching the walls on both sides."
Barbara Kingsolver, Animal Dreams
You did a fabulous job running through your halls while keeping your integrity intact! This city is a better place to raise our children because of you!
I'm proud to call you my friend!
SWS
Ya don't know me by this name but ya do know me an I've liked ya since th first day I met ya. Told ya when ya decided ta first run fer council that it would be rough goin but ya did a fine job an nothin ta be ashamed of. Glad yer out of it though cus I personally feel yer much better at thangs like D.A.R.E. an have a much better impact thair. Wish ya an yer family th best that life has ta offer an thanks again fer bein a good person, not that ya need it frum me cause God keeps track of those thangs an gives his reward accordingly.
Best regards O.G. Gone but not fegotten