Vote for Carol, Jan and Carla for MCSD 2015

Vote for Carol, Jan and Carla for MCSD 2015 Carol Vander Meer, Carla Leopardo, and Jan Bramlett share a similar vision for the Manila CSD. We are all candidates in 2015.

Carol Vander Meer, Jan Bramlett and Carla Leopardo are running for seats on the MCSD Board. We share a desire to be a part of a forward-thinking board that embraces innovation and collaboration, is respectful and responsive to diverse perspectives, and strives to improve and maintain programs and facilities in a fiscally responsible way.

10/21/2015

We will be walking around Manila town on Saturday and Sunday, the 24th and 25th of October. Hope to see our neighbors and talk a bit about Manila and the election coming up.

10/06/2015

There will be another forum at the Manila Community Center on Peninsula Drive on Thursday, October 29th. Not sure of the details yet. The League of Women Voters will moderate it again, but we won't be televised. A much more intimate setting. Keep your eye out for more news of that event. And don't forget to register to vote before Monday, October 19th!

Hi everyone, the Candidates Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters will be broadcast on KEET-TV tonight. I heard ...
10/05/2015

Hi everyone, the Candidates Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters will be broadcast on KEET-TV tonight. I heard on KHSU this morning that they will be audio-broadcasting the forum as well, beginning at 7pm. So if you don't have TV, you can listen in on FM 90.5, or streaming from your computer, http://www.khsu.org/listen_live. Voter registration is still possible until 11:49pm on Monday, October 19th. You can also register on-line at http://registertovote.ca.gov/

Carol Vander Meer, Jan Bramlett, and Carla Leopardo at the Meet and Greet.
10/05/2015

Carol Vander Meer, Jan Bramlett, and Carla Leopardo at the Meet and Greet.

We met some new friends Sunday evening at Manila Community Park. Thank you to all the folks who came out today! Tune i...
10/05/2015

We met some new friends Sunday evening at Manila Community Park. Thank you to all the folks who came out today! Tune in to KEET-TV Monday evening October 5th at 7pm to view the candidates' forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters. You can call in with questions for the candidates.

Carla, Carol and Jan will be doing a Meet and Greet at the Manila Community Park on Sunday, October 4th, from 4-5pm. Co...
10/03/2015

Carla, Carol and Jan will be doing a Meet and Greet at the Manila Community Park on Sunday, October 4th, from 4-5pm. Come share light refreshments and conversation about our community and what is important to us all.

MEET CAROL VANDER MEER: For the past 15 years, I worked as Executive Director for Friends of the Dunes with duties that ...
10/03/2015

MEET CAROL VANDER MEER: For the past 15 years, I worked as Executive Director for Friends of the Dunes with duties that included fundraising, facility management, budget oversight and program development. I currently work as a non-profit consultant providing strategic planning project management services, including work for Friends of the Dunes. I am a 20-year resident of Manila, currently serve on the Food for People board of directors, am active in Rotary, and enjoy hiking and kayaking on Humboldt Bay.

I want to be a part of a board where positive changes happen, community members with diverse opinions are treated with respect and residents are inspired to become involved in making our community a better place to live.
If elected, I will bring my skills as educator, volunteer coordinator and facility manager to the board and will listen to community concerns and interests when making decisions.

I will look for and welcome opportunities to build partnerships and collaborations that help the District efficiently and effectively manage facilities and resources.

MEET JAN BRAMLETT: I love this town! I have lived in Manila since April, 2008, and I've written a few songs about it. ...
10/02/2015

MEET JAN BRAMLETT: I love this town! I have lived in Manila since April, 2008, and I've written a few songs about it. I hold a master's degree in anthropology and I work in social services, training and supervising volunteers for CASA of Humboldt which advocates for the needs of foster children. I have served on the MCSD board for the last four years.

MCSD recently received accolades from two State Water Boards for our low-impact, high-quality work. In the time I have served on this Board, we have achieved significant savings and efficiencies in the way our facility is run. I am proud of our General Manager's success in reducing our vulnerability to problems with water quality.

I will help guide this District in making improvements to recreation facilities and make sure our neighborhood is safe and enjoyable for people to live, visit, and play in. I will focus on improving and developing our parks and facilities and ensuring that we fulfill our mandate for dunes restoration.

I will help identify appropriate capital improvement projects and make sure that equipment is updated or replaced when necessary. If elected, I will work diligently to ensure that our District meets the goals of our mission in an efficient, cost-effective and safe manner.

MEET CARLA LEOPARDO: I have lived in Manila for ten years. My family and love it here and work hard to keep and mainta...
10/02/2015

MEET CARLA LEOPARDO: I have lived in Manila for ten years. My family and love it here and work hard to keep and maintain our home. I moved to Humboldt County in 1991 to pursue a degree in Wildlife Management and subsequently worked in the field for much of the 90s. Currently, I manage a flooring store in downtown Arcata and I walk in the dunes and on the beach whenever possible.

Now that the Family Resource Center is in the very capable hands of Bryan Little, the Manila CSD staff can concentrate their efforts on managing the water and sewer system and park. We, as a community, can concentrate on making Manila a safer and increasingly inviting place to live and play.

With many years of experience in customer service and management, I hope to bring conflict resolution and problem solving skills to the board. I will be honored to represent my neighbors and be an advocate for forward thinking, positive change in Manila.

10/02/2015

We represent positive, forward-thinking leadership for a vibrant Manila.
Water and Sewer:
Support our General Manager in maintaining high-quality water and sewer services.
Community Center:
Ensure that facilities are well-managed and available for community-driven program needs.
Safety:
Work with appropriate agencies to reduce crime, enhance tsunami preparedness and neighborhood watch efforts and advocate for infrastructural improvements.
Transportation and Access:
Improve beach trails, bike paths, and advocate for increased bus service on the peninsula.
Communication:
Increase community engagement within Manila with diverse communication strategies.

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