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" By picking ... Frank O'Connell to the City Council, voters will be saying that the big decisions should be made by the public and its representatives, not the developers."

"... O'Connell will put the public back into the process."

Monterey Herald 10/14/08 : The Herald's View 10/14/08

 

"Frank O'Connell, a local attorney...will elevate the civic discussion and help Marina move away from the recent administration's vision-less lust for big box development"

Monterey County Weekly 10/16-22/08

ABOUT FRANK

  • Marina Community Leadership Highlights:
  • Marina Planning Commissioner since 2007
  • Alternate to Marina Design Review Board since 2007
  • Marina Homeowner and Resident since 1980

EDUCATION
  • Juris Doctorate, Western State University College of Law, 1976 
  • Bachelor of Science in Education, Worcester State College, 1969
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
  • Present: 
  • Private law practice, Monterey, CA (since 1978)
  • Legal counsel to Monterey Columbian Federal Credit Union (since 1978)
  • California Community College - Lifetime teaching credential in real estate and law (since 1979)
  • Past:
  • 1979 - 83:  California Real Estate Broker
  • 1978 - 81:  Evenings Instructor at MPC-Marina location 
  • 1969 - 73:  Elementary school teacher

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

  • Present:
    • Marina Planning Commissioner (since 2007) 
    • Alternate to Marina Design Review Board (since 2007)
    • Board of Directors, Mutual Water Company, Calaveras County (since 1994) 
    • Chairman of the fund drive for the Gateway Center and Special Olympics of the Monterey Peninsula, Council 1465 (since 1988) 
    • Board of Directors, Calaveras County Homeowners Association (since 1987)
    • Chairman of local holiday food drive, Council 1465 (since 1985) 
    • Marina Homeowner and Resident (since 1980) 
    • Role model as a father to two daughters (since 1979) 
    • Member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 1465 (since 1977)
  • Past:
    • 1991 - 95: President of the Calaveras County Homeowners Association
    • 1985: Co-Chairman of Knights of Columbus, California State Convention in Monterey

 

As one of your planning commissioners I have always applied my years of experience and ability to research the issues. This has resulted in my vote being supported by solid reasoning and a full understanding of the issues.  I will continue to approach matters in this manner when I am elected to the Marina City Council.

I promise you that if you vote for me and I am elected there will be:

1. A more open, and fully accountable city government that will disclose to you all of the reasons for the decisions made.

2. A full disclosure of all documents, records, discussions and positions, that are not of a privileged nature, prior to the council vote.

3. A full opportunity for you to express yourself at all council meetings even if it takes more than the present three minute limitation.

4.  A direct, specific and concise addressing of your concerns that will include, where necessary, the documents necessary to provide a complete answer.

MY AGENDA WILL ALWAYS BE:

YOUR CONCERNS FIRST