Supervisor Mary Piepho has announced that the following Alamo residents have been nominated to serve on the Alamo MAC: David Barclay, Ed Best, David Bowlby, Nancy Dommes, Janet Evans, Michael McDonald and Steve Mick.
The Alamo MAC will be an important communications vehicle and will provide Supervisor Piepho as well as the other board members a focused voice on a number of issues and concerns that Alamo residents may have. The MAC responsibilities will include parks and recreation, lighting and landscaping, land-use and code enforcement, public safety, transportation and other county services. The MAC must conform to the requirements of both the Brown Act and the county’s Better Government Ordnance. The following information was provided by the Supervisor Piepho’s office:
Mr. David Barclay has served as President of numerous Homeowners Associations including Alamo Crest where he currently lives. He has been active in school fund-raising and served as the Chair of the Oversight Committee responsible for implementation of a school bond. He brings great experience in land and fiscal management to the MAC.
Mr. Ed Best has been an Alamo resident since 1973 and been involved in a variety of community activities. Most notably, as Committee Member and chair of the Alamo Parks and Recreation Committee R-7A, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Board of Trustees, Museum of the San Ramon Valley, Board of Directors, and has served as a past Board Member
for the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Boy Scouts of America.Mr. David Bowlby serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Contra Costa Council. He is a former Planning Commissioner for both Danville and the San Ramon Valley. He brings significant Land Use Planning experience and broad knowledge of the County.
Ms. Nancy Dommes is currently an R7A member. She has also served on the Alamo Beautification Committee Zone 36. Nancy is currently Treasurer for the Alamo Community Foundation as well as been involved in a variety of school activities.
Ms. Janet Evans currently the Principal of Growth Strategies Unlimited and a former IBM employee, Ms. Evan’s served on the Alamo Roads Advisory Committee and graduated from the Leadership San Ramon Valley Program. She has received an honorary service award for her work with the PTSA. She is also a Board Member of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Michael McDonald is a former City Manager and Chief Executive of a wholesale electricity services agency. He makes Roundhill Country Club his home and is a Contra Costa County Court Appointed Child Advocate. He loves golf and dogs.
Mr. Steve Mick has served on the Alamo Parks and Recreation Committee R-7A; the Alamo Beautification Committee Zone 36, Board of Directors for the Alamo Improvement Association, and is a current member of the Vietnam Veterans of Diablo Valley as well as being an active member on the Veteran’s Memorial Building Development Committee.
Contact Steve Mick at steve@alamore.org
Note: The Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) will be assuming the duties of some of the county advisory committees over the next few months. Please visit www.alamore.org for up to date information on meetings.
Alamo Community Council Meets at 5:00 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of the month at Hap Magee Ranch Park – Swain House
Alamo-Danville Artists’ Society Meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Danville Congregational’s Social Hall, 989 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, Danville
Alamo Improvement Association Board of Directors Meeting meets at 7:00 p.m. the Thursday after the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Creekside Community Church
Alamo Chamber of Commerce meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the 2nd Wednesday of the month, Round Hill Golf and Country Club
Alamo Roads Advisory Committee meets at 3:30 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of the month at Hap Magee Ranch Park – Swain House
Alamo Rotary meets Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m., Round Hill Golf and Country Club, For more information call (925) 820-6847
Alamo Women’s Club meets the 4th Wednesday of the month, 1401 Danville Boulevard For more information call Nancy P. Combs at (925) 351-6999
Delta Nu Psi Service Sorority sends donated goods to our military people. For more information: deltanupsi@comcast.net
Hap Magee Ranch Park Joint Planning and Operations Committee (JPOC) meets at 5:00 p.m. – Please visit www.alamore.org for date, Hap Magee Ranch Park – The Cottage
Alamo Danville Newcomers Club, For ladies who are new to the area or long-time residents who are interested in making new friends. Welcome coffee 4th Thursday of each month. Info: (925) 775-3233 www.alamodanvillenewcomers.com
ALIVE IN ALAMO
STEVE MICK