JEFF HAFERMAN for Monterey City Council

Jeff Haferman is one of Monterey's outstanding neighborhood leaders. He was the top vote-getter in the 2004 City Council election, and served as Vice-Mayor in 2007.  He is a community advocate, and he helped the City Council create the first "Green Building" ordinance in the county. Jeff has been very active with civic groups and activities such as the Monterey Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club, the State Theatre Preservation Group Board of Directors, Christmas in the Adobes, and the annual "First Night Monterey" New Year's Eve Celebration.

Jeff is an outstanding leader who has a strong background in neighborhood issues, finance, and environmental issues. He understands that good leadership in the City of Monterey requires a careful balance between many competing interests.

Issues & Accomplishments:

Public Safety. Jeff has a strong record of working to keep Monterey safe, and he understands that safety must continue to be our number one priority.

Fiscal Responsibility. Jeff led the effort to downsize the new $16 million city government center by persuading the City Council to reduce the scale of the project, saving taxpayers over $3 million.

Community Awareness. Jeff exposed the danger of aerial spraying for apple moths over our neighborhoods.

Library. Jeff successfully called for using $150,000 in "windfall" revenue to maintain library hours and the bookmobile.

Environment. Jeff will continue to focus on preserving our environment, while carefully balancing the concerns of homeowners and local businesses.

Traffic. Jeff mobilized neighborhood support to successfully reduce traffic on Franklin Street to limit late night and early morning noise.

Neighborhoods. Jeff sees Monterey as a "community of neighborhoods" and will work to ensure that our quality of life is not threatened by traffic and uncontrolled growth.

Water. Jeff is committed to helping to identify a viable solution to our long-term water needs without promoting unsustainable growth.

Art & History. Jeff realizes the significance of the cultural arts to our community. In addition, he and his wife live in the historic "Finch House" in Old Town, so he understands firsthand the importance of historic preservation in Monterey.

Local Economy. Jeff understands that our economy depends on tourism, the military community, education, the fishing industry, and strong local businesses. He will continue his tradition of promoting our best economic interests.

Basic Fairness. Jeff will continue his efforts to make local goverment more open and accountable.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Jeff Haferman lives in Monterey with his wife Joyce. He works on the research faculty at the Naval Postgraduate School. He is known for helping many of his friends and neighbors in appearances before the City Council, and as an active volunteer. From 1998-2002, Jeff served the community as Vice-President of the Old Town Neighborhood Association.

JEFF HAFERMAN for Monterey City Council

Mailing address:
Friends of JEFF HAFERMAN

P.O. Box 30
Monterey, CA 93942

FPPC #1265350

 
 



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on November 4, 2008!