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Cal High Grad, San Ramon Dad

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Dear Neighbor,

I've called San Ramon my home for over 40 years — I was a local kid who grew up in San Ramon, graduated from Cal High, and stayed local for college at U.C. Berkeley. I then became a physician and came back to this city to raise my family.

Many of you may feel San Ramon is two different cities divided by Alcosta Blvd. I'm deeply rooted in our community & have an unparalleled understanding of the old and the new communities of San Ramon. As a neighbor, coach, former PTA board member, and current member of the Library Advisory Committee & San Ramon Valley Education Foundation Board, I have gotten to know the individuals who comprise the diverse fabric of our community.

Transitioning out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to foster an environment that prioritizes the wellbeing of its residents through public safety & health, smart growth balanced with open space, economic development and an inclusive community. I don't have any intention to climb the political ladder — my passion is simple: to serve and better our great city.

Join us, and let's make a difference, together.

Dr. Dinesh

Cal High Graduation, 1988

Maya & Sejal's DVHS Graduation, 2020

Coaching San Ramon Little League, 2017

Priorities for a Safe, Healthy, Inclusive & Sustainable San Ramon — committed to:

Strengthen public safety and health to remain one of the safest cities in CA

Increase community-oriented policing to build bi-directional relationships with our residents
Continue to recruit a diverse police force to replace outgoing/retired police officers
Place emphasis on data analytics to identify trends in crimes across the city –- explore using a city-wide app to alert our residents in real time of any crimes in our neighborhoods to increase vigilance
Bolster city health and wellness initiatives by promoting the implementation of the bike master plan to decrease San Ramon’s carbon footprint, partner with the county to increase efficiency and use of public transportation, support recreational programs for all ages
Partner with local nonprofits and community based organizations to increase and destigmatize mental health awareness

Develop sustainable plans for smart and sensible growth

Create city growth plans and infrastructure that can be sustained in both the short and long term
Build in the core of our city to preserve our open space and neighborhoods
Focus on transit-oriented development with pedestrian-friendly and bike-friendly areas
Bring more retail into our shopping centers and promote the development of village centers to reduce traffic and increase accessibility of services for our residents
Hold developers accountable to providing adequate affordable housing by re-examining in-lieu fees

Cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community

Celebrate our schools, businesses, cultural associations, sport leagues, and other parts of our community through a city-wide parade
Work with realtors in the city to sponsor a “welcome package” for residents who just moved to San Ramon
Schedule regular informal “walk-and-talks” in all of our neighborhoods for residents to have a platform to voice their ideas and concerns
Utilize various community locations for city wide events to cross-city interaction for our residents from various neighborhoods/areas of San Ramon
Promote inclusivity by partnering with and giving more visibility to various organizations that represent diverse communities through event planning
Build more city-wide community around our high schools, especially surrounding their big events like homecoming, prom, alumni weekend and graduation

Further economic development and fiscal responsibility

Bolster San Ramon's economic vitality
Have a team with a focus on recruiting businesses to our city to increase our sales tax base
Have a focused city-wide marketing effort to support our local businesses by encouraging our residents to “eat and shop” in San Ramon
Encourage large employers to set up satellite offices in San Ramon
Maintain a balanced budget and healthy reserves to ensure we are spending within the city’s means
Explore public-private partnerships

Preserve our parks, open space, neighborhoods

Maintain our zoning for our parks, open space and urban boundary lines
Enhance the accessibility of our parks so they include amenities for all age groups and communities
Promote healthy living in our green spaces by building exercise structures and therapeutic spaces in our parks
Build community through city-partnerships for workout/wellness classes in our parks
Support the completion of a walking district in the core of our city