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Leslie Reynolds for San Jose City Council
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| Leslie Reynolds wants to put her community and school board experience to use serving the City of San Jose. She is running for the District 10 seat on the San Jose City Council.
Currently Reynolds is completing her second term as Trustee of the San Jose Unified School District, which serves 33,000 students and is the largest school district in Santa Clara County.
Her School Board unanimously elected Leslie President in 2009, when she was also the President of the Santa Clara County School Boards Association. She was elected as Delegate to the California School Boards Association, where she became a Federal and State Governmental Relations Chair.
Leslie Reynold's mission as a Council Member includes: restoring police and fire services, eliminating barriers for businesses in San Jose, balancing the City Budget, and providing tax dollar accountability.
She will also work to capitalize on her relationships with the public schools to form powerful partnerships to combat gangs, vandalism and graffiti. She will continue her policy of accessibility as an elected representative.
San Jose's District 10 includes Almaden Valley and Blossom Valley, an area relatively favorable to GOP candidates. As a school board member, Leslie already represents most of the council district (and quite a bit more area). See the district map here.
Leslie grew up in the Bay Area and has been a San Jose resident for more than 27 years. Her interests in serving the community began as a student in high school, where she held leadership roles in clubs, on sport teams and in student government.
She held several managerial positions at a large software subsidiary of General Electric, prior to her becoming a full time mother. Tapping into her leadership skills, but still committed to raising her two children, Leslie volunteered in her community, at her church and at her children's schools.
She was elected to the position of PTA Vice President of Volunteers at Williams Elementary, and simultaneously served as President of the School Site Council and President of the San Jose Unified Council of PTAs.
Leading by example, she garnered the title of Volunteer of the Year at Williams Elementary School for four years, donating over 1,000 hours of work per school year. Leslie also was instrumental in retooling the San Jose Unified Budget Advisory Committee, while serving on the District's Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee.
Leslie is married with a son in college and a daughter who is a senior in high school. Both children attended San Jose Unified schools. Leslie and her family live in Almaden Valley.
See the events featuring Leslie on May 10 and in the Calendar section on May 5. Find out more about Leslie on her campaign website.
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May, 2012
| Luis Buhler, Publisher |
June Primary Election Highlights
In just a few days voters will begin receiving their absentee ballots and voting will begin for the June primary. There are a number of important elections that will be determined in June, and we have highlighted races where your support and involvement can make a difference. Yes on San Jose Measure B is probably the most important item on the Bay Area's June Ballot. This innovative approach to controlling pension costs could be the model for a statewide solution. Candace Andersen for Contra Costa County Supervisor is a great opportunity to elect a Republican to the Board of Supervisors. Candace is currently the Mayor of Danville and she will advocate for needed fiscal reform on the County Board. Leslie Reynolds for San Jose City Council District 10 is featured in the accompanying article. She will be a great partner for Republican Pete Constant on the San Jose City Council. In addition, there are four other City Council races in San Jose where no Republicans are running. I urge you to vote for those candidates who support San Jose Measure B if you live in one of those districts. On a personal note, I want to let you know that I am a candidate for Republican County Central Committee in Santa Clara County Supervisorial District 5. I would respectfully ask for your vote if you live in that district. Santa Clara County residents can check out the list of recommended Central Committee Candidates here. They have worked hard for the Republican Party, support our focus on pension reform, and deserve to be members of the Central Committee. Links to our Republican Legislative and Congressional candidates can be found on our Candidates page. Thank you for all you do for our party. |
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May Events
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 7:00 pm
IFES Portuguese Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View
The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley will host a special event with featured speaker David Horowitz. Horowitz is an author and guest talk show commentator who will speak on the topic "The Art of Political War; The Radical Assault on America and How to Fight It". Find out more...
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 5:30 pm
Tavern on the Greens at Pine Meadow Golf Course, 451 Vine Hill Way, Martinez
Join local law enforcement leaders in support of Contra Costa County Supervisor Candidate Candace Andersen.
 The Commonwealth Club of California Presents Sally C. Pipes & Dennis PragerWednesday, May 2, 2012 - 5:30 pm
The Commonwealth Club, Blue Room, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
The Pacific Research Institute invites you to attend a Commonwealth Club of California event featuring Dennis Prager, Radio Host and Author of "Still the Best Hope: Why the World Needs American Values to Triumph", moderated by PRI President & CEO Sally C. Pipes. Find out more ...
Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 11:30 am
Blue Pheasant Restaurant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated present Richard Geno, co-founder of The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley, a PhD, a Life Member of the Million Dollar Roundtable, a father of eight children and a world traveler. Topic: "Liberal Myths Compared to the Truth". Social 11:30 AM, Lunch Noon. Find out more ...
Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Prunedale Grange, 17890 Moro Road, Prunedale
The Prunedale Grange has joined with the League of Women Voters to co-host a candidates forum where residents, fishermen, farmers and business owners can question candidates about important local issues in the 29th and 30th Assembly Districts (Santa Cruz/Monterey/Santa Clara Counties). Republican candidate Robert Bernosky is one of the candidates that has agreed to participate. Find out more ...
Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Century 21 Mission Bishop Real Estate, 39180 Liberty Street, Fremont
The Alameda County Republican Party 20th/25th Assembly District Caucus will host a pot luck meeting and social with featured candidate for U.S. Congress (17th District) Dr. Evelyn Li. She has been a Cardiologist for 25 years and founded the Asian Medical Clinic of Fremont, a non-profit organization where over 65% of the patients are MediCal and medical indigents. Find out more ...
Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 7:30 pm
Fremont Unified School District's Board Room, 4210 Technology Drive, Fremont
The League of Women Voters will host a candidates forum with candidates from the 25th Assembly District, including Republican ArLyne Diamond.
Friday, May 4, 2012 - 9:00 am
Wyndham San Jose/San Jose Holiday Inn, 1350 North 1st St, San Jose
Are you considering running for office or helping others to do so? Invest a day to understand how campaigns are conducted. The California Federation of Republican Women Northern Division holds its Spring 2012 Campaign School. Led by former Assemblywoman Lynne Leach and activist Darcy Linn, it will cover public speaking, issues, money, media, and more. Men and non-members welcome. Please register ASAP. Find out more ...
Friday, May 4, 2012 - 12:00 Noon
University Club, 800 Powell Street, San Francisco
Tom Scott of Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse and litigator Bob Aaron will be the guest speakers at the University Club First Friday Forum. The topic is Tort Reform and the cost of California's legal environment on the state's economy.
Friday, May 4, 2012 - 4:30 pm
Home of Glenn Smith & Rachel Dollar, 1607 Baird Road, Santa Rosa
Glenn Smith invites you to honor Sonoma County Republican officials including Don Clausen, Bev Hansen, Jim Nielsen, Don Sebastiani, Paul Kelley, Nick Esposti, Jim Harberson and Janet Nicholas.
The event will benefit the campaign of Rep. Dan Lungren (R-Gold River). Lungren is running for re-election in the new 7th Congressional District. Although his district lies in Sacramento County, he is Sonoma County's closest Republican in Congress. Lungren's race is one of the most competitive in the nation. Find out more ...
Friday, May 4, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Spinnaker Restaurant, 100 Spinnaker Drive, Sausalito
The Annual Marin GOP Lincoln Dinner will feature a discussion between 9th District Congressional Candidate Ricky Gill and former U.S. Secretary of Energy John Herrington. Tickets: $75.00 per person including complimentary wine with dinner. Find out more ...
CFRW Northern Division Spring ConferenceSaturday-Sunday, May 5-6, 2012
Wyndham/San Jose Holiday Inn, 1350 North 1st St, San Jose
The California Federation of Republican Women Northern Division holds its Spring Conference. Join Republican women from Del Norte County to Monterey to network, meet candidates and Republican leaders, and prepare to GOTV to win back our country in November. Saturday Luncheon speaker: NFRW President Rae Lynne Chornenky. Saturday Dinner speaker: Larry Greenfield on "Our National Security and the 2012 Election". Men and non-members welcome. Please register ASAP. Find out more ...
 Romney For President Marin FundraiserSaturday, May 5, 2012 - 5:00 pm
Home of Kevin & Natasha Krick, 236 Marinda Drive, Fairfax
Please join hosts Karen Molden and Kevin Krick, Co-Chairs of the Romney Campaign in Marin, for drinks and appetizers at the Kricks' home in Fairfax. While Gov. Romney is unable to attend, his campaign will be sending a special guest speaker to present the latest inside news on the Romney campaign. Find out more ...
 Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Wyndham/San Jose Holiday Inn, 1350 North 1st St, San Jose
Join the California Federation of Republican Women Northern Division for dinner with Larry Greenfield. Mr. Greenfield is the newly appointed Executive Director of the JINSA, the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs, and a leading public policy figure in Washington DC advocating and educating for a strong national defense. He will speak about "Our National Security and the 2012 Election". Find out more ...
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Sycamore Valley Clubhouse, 635 Old Orchard Drive, Danville
The East Bay Tea Party will host an event featuring Bob Spitzka and Assemblywoman Shannon Grove. Assembly Candidate Al Phillips will be making opening remarks. Bob Spitzka will cover "global warming, renewable energy, non-renewable energy", and nuclear and low cost systems now labeled non-renewable energy sources. Assemblywoman Grove will discuss the part-time legislative initiative she is working on and will cover the latest news from Sacramento. Find out more ...
 Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 7:30 am
Fountaingrove Inn, 101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa
The Sonoma County Republican Party invites you to attend their Business & Professionals Council 2012 Election Kick-off breakfast with featured speaker and U.S. Senate Candidate Elizabeth Emken. Find out more ...
 Novato RWF Downtown Fashions Show and Luncheon
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 11:00 am
Marin Country Club, 500 Country Club Drive, Novato
To celebrate and help promote Novato businesses, the Novato Republican Women Federated is hosting a Downtown Fashions show and luncheon, its annual fundraiser to support community programs. The fashion show will showcase styles by Alice Becker Apparel, a women's boutique in Novato's Old Town. In addition, the event will feature a merchant gift drawing. Tickets: $50. Find out more ...
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 5:15 pm
Rossmoor, Gateway Complex, Fireside Room, Walnut Creek
The monthly meeting of the Republican Club of Rossmoor will feature candidates in the June Election, including Al Phillips, Candidate for the 16th Assembly District. The meeting will include a social hour beginning at 5:15 pm, and dinner is served at 6:00 pm. Find out more ...
 SPARC Presents Carly FiorinaWednesday, May 9, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Fremont Hills Country Club, 12889 Viscaino Place, Los Altos Hills
The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition invites you to join them for a dinner with guest speaker Carly Fiorina, Vice Chair of the Republican Senatorial Committee. Premium Members Meet at 6pm in the Board Room, Regular Members will join in at 6:30pm for social, and the Buffet Dinner begins at 7:00pm. Find out more ...
Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Cattleman's Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore
The Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated will host a special night with Joel Fox, Publisher of the website Fox & Hounds Daily, President of the Small Business Action Committee and former President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, and Edward Ring, spokesman for the Stop Special Interests Initiative that will be on the November ballot. Find out more ...
 Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave, San Jose
The Almaden Senior Association teams up with the Almaden Community Center Advisory Council to present a forum featuring the candidates in the District 10 San Jose City Council race from 7 to 8:30 pm. All six candidates, including Leslie Reynolds, have been invited and have been asked to present an introductory statement as well as closing remarks at the end of the event. Find out more ...
Friday, May 11, 2012 - 11:45 am
Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco
Coro, the public affairs training program, holds its most important annual event, which will include a networking reception with Bay Area community leaders and presentations by inspirational Coro Fellows, including Scott Kriens, Chairman of Juniper Networks, Damon Dunn, Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Mayor Edwin M. Lee of San Francisco, Ann M. Veneman, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, and Norman Mineta, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce & U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Find out more ...
Friday, May 11, 2012 - 5:30 pm
Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo
Join the Contra Costa Republican Party for a special reception honoring their local elected Republicans on Friday night from 5:30 - 7:30pm. The reception will be followed by the opening of Campaign Boot Camp. Speakers and trainers will help candidates and staffers prepare to run or work in a campaign to elect Republicans.
Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 9:30 am
Los Gatos Elks Lodge, 105 Newell, Los Gatos
The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will hold an event featuring Arizona's Sheriff Richard Mack. In 1994, Mack and six other sheriffs from across the country challenged the constitutionality of the Brady Bill and ultimately fought it all the way to the United States Supreme Court, where they won a monumental decision for freedom. Find out more ...
 Palo Alto RWF Present Mimi Steel
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:30 am Mings, 1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Republican Women Federated will host a luncheon with guest speaker Mimi Steel. She will speak on the topic "Property Rights & Your Liberty: the Threat of Your Wealth & Freedom in Modern Day America". Cost: $20. Find out more ...
SVARW Presents Lance Izumi Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 9:00 am La Rinconada Country Club, 14595 Clearview Drive, Los Gatos
The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host a breakfast meeting featuring Lance Izumi of the Pacific Research Institute. He will speak on the topic "How Obama and the Left are Hijacking Education in America". Find out more ...
  Lincoln Club of No. California Presents Bob Huff and Connie Conway Supporting Bill Berryhill
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 6:00 pm Restaurant 3000, 3000 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park
The Lincoln Club of Northern California State PAC Welcomes State Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff and State Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway for a Wine Tasting Reception with special guest Assemblyman Bill Berryhill - Lincoln Club endorsed Candidate for State Senate, District 5. This is a chance to elect a Republican to a targeted seat. Find out more ...
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:30 pm
The Olympic Club, 524 Post Street, San Francisco
The Nob Hill Republican Women's Club, Federated hosts Sally C. Pipes, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Research Institute, and a renowned expert on health care issues. Topic: "A Roadmap on How to Achieve Affordable, Accessible, Quality Health Care". Elegant Olympic Club Buffet in the Olympian Room. Reception 6:30 pm, Dinner 7:00 pm. Find out more ...
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 11:30 am
Holder's Country Inn, 998 South De Anza Blvd., San Jose
West Valley Republican Women Federated welcome Arkady Factorovich, who will speak on "Life Behind The Iron Curtain". Sharing what it was like to grow up in socialist controlled Ukraine, Arkady explains what it took to get to the USA from behind the Iron Curtain. Please join them for this very interesting, humorous, patriotic and well-educated man as he shares insights of America through the eyes of an immigrant! Find out more ... Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Jason's Restaurant, Community Room, 300 Drakes Landing Road, Greenbrae
The Marin County Republican Central Committee will hold their monthly meeting two weeks earlier than usual to give them more time to prepare for the June 5th Primary. The meeting will feature guest speaker 2nd Congressional District Candidate Dan Roberts. Find out more ...
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:00 pm
450 Montcrest Place, Danville
Dick & Sue Rainey, Mark & Pat Fernwood, Lynne Leach, and others invite you to "Springtime in Spain" in support of Danville Mayor Candace Andersen, candidate for County Supervisor. Spanish paella and the finest Mediterranean cheeses, fruits, vegetables, and wine will be served. Tickets: $200 per person. Find out more ...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 11:30 am
Deer Park Villa, 367 Bolinas Road, Fairfax
Marin Republican Women Federated monthly meeting with speaker Lou Bartolini, educational coordinator of the Marin Symphony Golden Gate Opus Project. He has been active for over 35 years in the non-profit community in Marin County, including a five-year term as president of the Marin Symphony. Luncheon price: $22. Find out more ...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 5:30 pm
Residence of Stacey and Tom Siebel, Address Provided Upon RSVP, Woodside
A reception will be held in support of House Speaker John Boehner with co-hosts Congressmen Jeff Denham, Dan Lungren, David Dreier and Wally Herger. Find out more ...
Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 8:00 am
Gap, Inc. The View Room, 2 Folsom Street, San Francisco
A breakfast will be held in support of Congressman Paul Ryan, Chairman of the House Committee on the Budget. Find out more ...
Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Sequoyah Country Club, 4550 Heafey Rd., Oakland
The Alameda County Republican Party invites you to meet Dan Lungren, Congressman from the Sacramento area and former CA Attorney General. Learn what's going on in Congress and the status of our Congressional races in California.
Also meet Ricky Gill, candidate for Congress against Jerry McNerney and NRCC "Young Guns" Contender in 2012. This is a fundraiser to support the Alameda County GOP. $75 per person. Find out more ...
Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 6:00 pm
San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon
The Contra Costa Republican Party proudly presents Professor John Yoo. Topic: Obamacare, the Commerce Clause and how the Supreme Court Ruling Might affect the Presidential Election. 6:00 pm Social Hour. 7:00 pm Speaker. $25.
Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 11:30 am
Claremont Country Club, 5295 Broadway Terrace, Oakland
Piedmont Area Republican Women invite you to join them for lunch with guest speaker Scott Erickson. Mr. Erickson is an advocate of conservative, principled solutions to the issues facing America and has worked in the field of law enforcement for the past decade. Topic: "Operation: Fast & Furious". Price: $35 Members, $40 Guests. Find out more ... |
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Calendar
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This section contains information on county committee meetings, club meetings without a speaker, grassroots activities, etc.
SFGOP Central Committee General Meeting
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Hiram Johnson State Building (downstairs meeting rooms), 455 Golden Gate Avenue (between Polk and Larkin), San Francisco
Monthly meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. They frequently have a featured speaker.
Santa Cruz Republican Central Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz
Monthly meetings are usually held the first Thursday of each month. The meeting is open to the general public.
Solano County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Friday, May 4, 2012 - 7:00 pm
HQ, 625 Jackson Street, Fairfield
The Solano County Republican Party Central Committee meets.
Leslie Reynolds Precinct Walk
Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 9:00 am
Meeting Place, 5689 Coniston Way, San Jose
Join other volunteers to walk precincts on behalf of Leslie Reynolds and her campaign for San Jose City Council in District 10. For those available to walk on weekdays, please stop by this Saturday and pick up materials. For more information, please contact Leslie's volunteer manager, Laura Raimondi, at l.raimondi@sbcglobal.net .
Candace Andersen Cinco de Mayo Precinct Walk
Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 9:00 am - Noon
Campaign Headquarters, 730 Camino Ramon, Suite 180, Danville
Join the Candace Andersen for County Supervisor campaign in walking neighborhoods!
Republican Primaries in Indiana, North Carolina, and West Virginia
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Number of Delegates: Indiana 46, North Caroline 55, West Virginia 31.
See the full list of Republican presidential primaries and caucuses.
Santa Clara County Republican Party Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Santa Clara County Administration Building, 70 W. Hedding Street (at First Street), San Jose
The monthly meeting of the Santa Clara County Republican Party. Normally the second Wednesday of the month. Questions? Contact HQ at director@svgop.com or 408-246-6600.
San Mateo County GOP Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 7:00 pm
San Mateo American Legion Hall, 130 South Blvd., San Mateo
Join the San Mateo County Republican Party for their monthly committee meeting. Normally the second Thursday of the month.
Napa County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Office, 1775 Lincoln Avenue, Napa
The Napa County Republican Central Committee normally meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Social 6:30 PM; meeting 7:00 PM.
Alameda County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Alameda County Republican Headquarters, 1039 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro
Meetings occur every third Tuesday of the month. The meetings start at 6:30 PM, but there is time to socialize beforehand. They are currently open to all Republican voters in Alameda County, but only Members may vote. These meetings are a great opportunity to meet many of the involved volunteers.
Sonoma County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 7:00 pm
1421 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa
Attend the monthly Central Committee meeting of the Sonoma County Republican Party. Meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday.
CCRP Voter Registration at the Danville Farmer's Market
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 9:00 pm
Danville Farmer's Market, Railroad & Prospect Avenue, Danville
The Contra Costa Republican Party hosts a voter registration table. You can register to vote, sign a petition, chat with other Republicans, or just say hello. Info: 925-930-9551. |
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Save the Date!
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California Primary Election
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The polls will be open 7 am to 8 pm.
Saturday-Sunday, August 11-12, 2012
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, 5200 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA
The California Republican Party's state convention. For more information please contact Jasmine Megrabyan at jmegrabyan@cagop.org .
The Republican National Convention meets to select the candidate for president.
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Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon with Richard Geno
League of Women Voters Candidates Forum with Robert Bernosky
East Bay Tea Party Presents Bob Spitzka & Assemblywoman Shannon Grove
The Republican Club of Rossmoor Meeting with Al Phillips
Contra Costa GOP Campaign Boot Camp
