Burlingame City Council Candidates Forum
Mark you calendars for Burlingame Rotary lunch meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd, Emily Beach | Donna Colson | Mike Dunham Moderated by,Mark Simon, Columnist at The Daily Journal $25 per person (cash or credit) at Poplar Creek Golf Course, 1700 Coyote Point Drive San Mateo, CA 94401 PLEASE RSVP http://burlingamerotary.
Vice Mayor Emily Beach was elected to Burlingame City Council in 2015. She believes local government must be effective, responsive, and sensible – and its representatives must consider every decision’s long-term impact. Her top priorities include quality city services, transparency, community engagement, and fiscal responsibility. She believes in a thriving and balanced Burlingame; one that embraces positive change while maintaining a deep respect for our community’s character.
Donna Coulson who was elected to the Council in 2015 after having served Burlingame as a Park and Recreation Commissioner, member of the CAC for the Community Center Redevelopment, and an early member of the Park and Recreation Foundation Board. Prior to her election, she also served on the Field Users Committee and Bayfront Redevelopment Committee for the State Land. She was appointed by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to the San Mateo County Employees’ Retirement Association Board, serving from 1998 to 2007 as a Trustee, Audit Committee Chair, Investment Committee Chair and Board Chair. Her current Council assignments focus on her areas of expertise: affordable housing, green energy and sustainability, fiscal responsibility, pension management and economic development.
and Mike Dunham. Mike is the son of an English teacher and a financial analyst, Mike was born and raised in Pittsford, New York -- a suburb of Rochester whose excellent schools, walkable downtown, and historical charm share a lot in common with Burlingame. After graduating with a degree in political science from Yale University, Mike began a career in Hollywood, starting literally in the mailroom at a talent agency and moving on to work on one of the first digital teams at NBC Universal. Four years ago, he had just finished grad school at Stanford, and he and his wife Deeksha were looking for a place to put down roots. They were attracted to Burlingame for its convenient location, proximity to public transit, and a sense of community. They love the walkable downtown, tremendous amenities, and historical charm that makes this such a special place.