Kathy Narum

Candidate for City Council Member, Pleasanton, District 1 · Businesswoman

Kathy Narum is a nearly 30-year Pleasanton resident who raised two daughters in the local school district. Her public service includes five years on the Parks and Recreation Commission, five years on the Planning Commission, and close to a decade on the Pleasanton City Council, where she was termed out after eight years. She joined the Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors and served as its Board President. She has also chaired the Pleasanton Unified School District's Budget Advisory Committee and the city's Citizens Bond Oversight Committee, and served on nonprofit boards including Sunflower Hill and the Pleasanton Downtown Association.

Narum has framed her return to city government around three priorities: 'securing a safe and reliable water supply while keeping rates in check,' promoting fiscal responsibility while supporting the local economy, and ensuring Pleasanton's first responders have the resources they need to keep the public safe. She has said 'residents deserve to be represented by someone who is experienced, accessible, does their homework and is an effective leader,' and describes her goal as 'helping protect what makes our community special while preparing it for a vibrant and sustainable future.'

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