South City's Robert Bernardo Endorsed by Sierra Club for San Mateo County Harbor Commission

South San Francisco, CA September 17, 2014 Submitted by Sierra Club

Sierra Club announces the Endorsement of Robert Bernardo for San Mateo County Harbor Commission.

The Harbor District manages both the working harbor of Pillar Point and the recreational and transportation hub of Oyster Point, including all of the diverse activities and enterprises that are supported by both harbors, as well as the award-winning safety and emergency response teams that are based there. The Chapter is excited about continuing to bring significant issues to the forefront with the Harbor District, the elected body on the Peninsula that may be positioned most squarely on the front line of the global struggle with climate change and sea level rise.

In 2010, the Chapter endorsed its first successful challenger for a Harbor Commissioner seat, Robert Bernardo. Now we support Bernardo in his bid for re-election, to keep environmental issues at the forefront in managing our harbors. The District should continue the work started by Bernardo to complete a first-ever Strategic Plan/Climate Plan/Adaptation Plan for the harbors.

His emphasis on cooperation with surrounding jurisdictions to create a joint master plan, and building on the District’s recently recognized achievements in harbor safety and environmental stewardship are crucial in moving forward surrounding jurisdictions to create a joint master plan, and building on the District’s recently recognized achievements in harbor safety and environmental stewardship are crucial in moving forward.

Today we celebrate the McAteer-Petris Act which saved our Bay in the 1960s and support our leaders, like Roberto Bernardo who will protect our harbors from sea level rise and other climate change related problems in the 21^st century.

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UPDATE FROM ROBERT’S CAMPAIGN

Dear San Mateo County Resident,

It’s been my honor and privilege to serve on the San Mateo County Harbor Commission since 2011. During my first term, I championed a comprehensive plan to pay off the District’s $19.7 million debt a year ahead of schedule; worked to receive a first-ever “Clean Marina” certification for environmental stewardship; enhanced rescue operations which save over 100 lives annually; and worked with the County on emergency preparedness and sea level rise.

The Harbor District oversees the operation of two public harbors, Oyster Point Marina in South San Francisco and Pillar Point Harbor near Half Moon Bay. There is still a lot of work to do such as managing budgets, improving environmental sustainability, supporting commercial fishing, disaster preparedness, and search-and-rescue operations. I have the commitment and experience to hit the ground running to make this happen. I respectfully ask for your vote on November 4^th so that I can continue to serve you.

Sincerely,

Robert Bernardo

Commissioner

San Mateo County Harbor Commission

Please join me this Saturday, September 27, to my re-election kickoff in San Mateo, California at El Sinaloense Restaurant (1622 Palm Avenue, off 92 Fwy) from 2:00-4:00 pm. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation: www.robertbernardo2014.com

We did it in 2010, and with your continued support, we can do it again this November! Thank you.

Sierra Club announces the Endorsement of Robert Bernardo for San Mateo County Harbor Commission.

UPDATE FROM ROBERT’S CAMPAIGN

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