· Education
Bachelor of Science
Liberal Arts Ð Indiana State University

Master of Science
Student Personnel Administration
Indiana State University

· Founder and President (1993-1998)
Emerson East Neighborhood Association

· Mayoral Appointments:
East Washington Avenue corridor Strategic Advisory Committee
Emerson East-Eken Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee

· Neighborhoods USA Conference Ð May, 1999
Core Organizing Committee
Program Committee

· Political Experience Ward Captain Ð Tammy Baldwin for Congress
Field Coordinator, 2nd Congressional District
Clinton/Gore Õ96 Re-Election Committee
Immediate Past Chair Ð Democratic Party of Dane County

I feel that my background has given me the experience I need to be the type of representative that the 2nd District should demand Ð a representative who will be effective and represent the issues of their constituents over the issues of a small group of ideologues.

It is time the neighborhoods of the 2nd District (Tenney-Lapham, Emerson East, and Old Market Place) have a representative who understands their concerns and works with the neighborhood associations to have these issues addressed by City Hall.

For Madison to continue to be a great place to live, we must have strong neighborhoods. As the "second" founder and President for four years of the Emerson East Neighborhood Association I know from experience the positive impact neighborhood associations have on the quality of life. I believe that neighborhoods should be empowered to affect changes and address issues within their boundaries. The 2nd District needs an effective leader who will represent the interest of the constituents of the neighborhood associations, not ignore them.

Over the last four years the 2nd District neighborhood associations have worked with City Planning and Development to create neighborhood plans. I am committed to working with the leadership of the neighborhood associations and all branches of city government to see that the various aspects of these plans are implemented as quickly as financially feasible.

As your voice in City Hall I will:

· Encourage neighborhood involvement
· Work with the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association
· Promote the implementation of the Tenney-LaphamÑOld Market Place Neighborhood Plan
· Work to improve traffic and pedestrian safety
· Maintain quality and affordable housing
· Protect the character of our neighborhoods
· Assure resident input in the East Washington Avenue Corridor project
· Implement an open line of communication between neighbors, neighborhood associations and city government

I am anxious to talk with my neighbors about how working in coalition we will be able to address these and other issues that might arise. My first priority will be to immediately respond to neighbors and neighborhood concerns!I look forward to the opportunity to meet and talk with my neighbors of the 2nd District!

I want to hear from you!

Call me at 244-0582 or email at [email protected].

-Robert Gibbons.


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