As your Councilmember, I thank you for the privilege of serving our great community. In my first term, I provided leadership that resulted in construction of the new Main Library, replacement of the blighted Bridgeside Center with a vibrant waterfront shopping plaza, improvements of streetscapes on Park and Webster, and relocation of several premiere corporate tenants to our business parks.  

As a staunch transportation advocate, I fought to save the Harbor Bay Ferry and continue to pursue opportunities to reduce traffic and improve transit in Alameda.
 
When the State and Federal governments cut Alameda's funds, I helped create a fiscally responsible City budget that maintains services and protects our quality of life. I worked for prudent economic growth and tackled tough issues including completing complex Navy negotiations to transfer the former Naval Air Station to the city.

We face more challenges and opportunities as the revitalization of Alameda continues and abandoned Navy land becomes part of our community. These challenges will require the forthright political leadership and open communication I demonstrated during my first term. With your support, I will continue working diligently for our community as a member of your City Council.

Biography

Frank has served on the Alameda City Council since 2002. After moving to Alameda in 1994, Frank and his wife, Kris, have raised their three sons here in town. Frank became involved in local community issues, first with the Alameda Free Library. Frank co-chaired the successful Measure O campaign to build the first new main library in Alameda in over 100 years. Former Mayor Appezzato appointed Frank to the Alameda Economic Development Commission, where he served as that commission's chair. He served two years on the Planning Board prior to being elected to the City Council in 2002.

After a twenty-year career in the biotechnology industry, Frank started his own biotechnology consulting firm in 2004 to assist firms who are navigating through the regulatory drug approval process.