Upland City Council Candidate: Tom R. Thomas

CANDIDATE: Tom R. Thomas

CAMPAIGN WEBSITE: http://www.tomthomas.org/ or Tom Thomas Upland City Council Facebook

AGE: 57

OCCUPATION: Commercial Insurance Broker

YEARS OF LIVING IN CITY: 27 years

MARRIED?: yes

NO. OF CHILDREN: 3 children, 1 grandchild

COLLEGES, DEGREES: Degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska

RUN FOR ELECTED OFFICE BEFORE?: Upland City Council since 1990

COMMUNITY OFFICES OR ORGANIZATIONS: Upland Planning Commission from 1987 to 1990, Six Basins Watermaster Board, YMCA Board, Upland Library Board, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, Upland Community Foundation, Upland Police Foundation, San Antonio Water Company Board, Tour de Foothills Committee, Upland Sister City Association

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE?: To continue my long standing commitment to our community with proven leadership skills for positive results. I have consistently voted for balanced city budgets while maintaining a 25 percent operating reserve during these difficult economic times. I voted to approve the recently completed Fire Station No. 4 and new animal shelter without borrowing any funds. With our many involvements and friendships we have developed roots in this community that are both deep and strong. I believe in ethical, open and honest City Hall that encourages citizen input. With your vote we can keep our city government responsive, efficient and cost effective.