COMMUNITY
Groundwork: Why It Matters
A strong community is the heartbeat of Mountain View. When neighbors feel connected—through events, open communication, and shared vision—we thrive. Four years ago, I ran for Mayor because I wanted to bring people together, improve communication, and create a more welcoming Town Hall for residents, staff, and visitors alike.
At that time, things looked very different: communication was inconsistent, events were under-attended, Town Hall wasn’t a supportive environment for staff, and our code wasn’t even accessible online. I knew Mountain View could do better—and we have.
Promises Made, Promises Kept
Over the last four years, we’ve built stronger connections and more opportunities to come together as neighbors:
- Comprehensive Master Plan: We launched a community-wide process with a planning consultant to create a shared vision and blueprint for our future.
- Police & Community Engagement: We partnered with our Police Department to give residents more opportunities to meet and connect with the officers who serve us.
- Town Events: Our annual picnic, movie nights, and seasonal gatherings are now thriving, well-attended events that bring neighbors together all year long—thanks to the tireless and creative work of the Council Events Committee, dedicated staff, and volunteers.
- Communication Improvements: Meeting agendas, minutes, and updates are widely shared. Property owners, even those living outside town, as well as renters and business owners, are included in important communications.
- Town History: We began collecting and preserving Mountain View’s history—a project still in progress but already helping us honor our roots.
Looking Ahead
There is more work to do. If re-elected, I will:
- Expand opportunities for informal gatherings and community forums so more voices are heard.
- Initiate local governance “how to” conversations and forums, so stakeholders better understand the most constructive and effective ways to be involved.
- Continue improving communication so every resident and property owner stays informed and included.
- Support creative new events that celebrate Mountain View’s unique character.
- Continue the work of collecting and sharing our town history so future generations understand and appreciate where we came from.
Gratitude for Our Council Committees and Neighbors
I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished together. Our Council—especially our Events Committee who have put in countless hours to make events interesting and inclusive—have been courageous in stepping up here. The Council recently created a Community Engagement Committee to bolster and support the work of the Events Committee. Their vision is inspiring!
Our staff have been especially committed as a team to supporting the events and to maintaining a friendly environment. And residents have leaned in—participating in events and committees, coming to meetings, reading minutes, and sharing ideas.
Mountain View is stronger, friendlier, and more connected today because of you. With your support, we can continue building on this momentum.
Mitcham for Mountain View 