Meet Andrew
Many of you already know me from my 12 years of dedicated service on the Town Council and as Mayor. As a Tiburon native who previously raised my two daughters here, I now have time to dedicate to our Town once again.
My focus remains on building a strong community.
With my extensive experience and institutional knowledge, I have the skills to address Tiburon’s current challenges: Supporting new families, managing traffic, the State housing mandates, climate change and practicing smart fiscal management.
I will reestablish my successful Homeowner Association Town Council Summits, proactively addressing issues including a focus on Disaster Preparedness. I will continue my work on parks and trails and review the Town's view ordinance to promote neighborly cooperation.
While this may seem ambitious, my proven track record demonstrates my ability to achieve these goals efficiently and cost-effectively.
My overall philosophy is summed up well in the commencement speech I gave to The Elliott School of International Affairs, at The George Washington University, which you can read by clicking the link below.
Some examples of my previous accomplishments for Tiburon:
• Co-Chair No Tax New Town Hall & Police buildings
With the help of talented residents, I led the effort to construct what became one of the most cost-effective municipal buildings in California, strategically placed in our town village next to the library — all without taxing the residents.
• Preserved hundreds of acres of open space
• Negotiated many of the missing links to the Tiburon Ridge Trail
• Created the solution for the Belvedere Tiburon Child Care Center (BTCCC) permanent location
• Created the original Belvedere - Tiburon Library, with casting vote
• Co-ordinated neighborhood efforts to underground utilities
• Changed the Towns policies on solar panels to a simple across the counter process, waiving all permit fees
• I bring significant experience at the county and state level giving me a greater network and political influence for Tiburon
• Worked to clean up Richardson Bay and the Tiburon - Belvedere Shoreline.
Thank you for your trust in me once again. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or feedback. andrewthompson4tiburon@gmail.com
Positions:
Town of Tiburon
Three term Council Member (1992-2004); Mayor for 1995 and 2001
Co-chair Tiburon Town Hall Campaign
Member last chance committee - Bond elections to preserve open space
Steering Committee Member - Reed School District Bond Campaign
Initiated Tiburon Peninsula Traffic Committee
Initiated Council of Homeowners in Tiburon
Completed Tiburon Ridge Trail - Continuous trail linking Tiburon neighborhoods
Marin County Economic Commission
Commissioner and Chairman, appointed by the Board of Supervisors
Richardson Bay Regional Agency
Board Member; Chairman 1998 -2000
Marin Academy
Board member 1994 - 1999
Professional Career (see detailed Linkedin profile)
Vice President Colton Commercial & Partners, commercial real estate
Education
The George Washington University 1982 - 1985 (BA International Affairs & Economics)
Delivered commencement speech May 2004