Councilmembers
In trying to find out how many women out there are involved in politics I decided to find out what was going on right here: Redlands. Involvement in politics can start at lower levels (but still important!) levels of government. I am happy to report that there are some active ladies in the Redlands community who are making a huge impact.
The first is Susan Peppler she was the mayor and now is on the City Council:
Susan Peppler Councilmember
Elected: November 2003 (2nd term)
Term expires: November 2007
Address: 35 Cajon Street, Suite, 200, Redlands, CA 92373
Mailing: P.O. Box 3005, Redlands, CA 92373-1505
Telephone (office): (909) 798-7533
Fax: (909) 798-7503
COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
City Committees:
Audit Committee
Cultural Arts Commission (Alternate)
Historic/Scenic Commission
Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission
Recreation Commission
Sports Park Committee
Trails Committee
Water Committee
Zoning Ad/Hoc Committee
Area-Wide Committees:
Administrative Services Policy Committee - League of California Cities
CONFIRE Board of Directors (Chairwoman)
County Solid Waste Task Force
Director, Inland Empire, Desert Mountain Region - League of California Cities
Gangs and Drugs Task Force
I-10 Corridor (Alternate)
Legislative Task Force Committee - League of California Cities
Northside Advisory Committee
North South Transportation Corridor Study (Alternate)
As you can see her duties are large and vast. There are 5 members posted on the City of Redlands website for City Council and TWO of the seats are filled by women. The other woman who is making a lasting impression on this community is Pat Gilbraeth, as you can read from her past history she was also the mayor!!!
PATRICIA GILBREATH
Mayor Pro Tem
Elected: November 1993 (Fourth term)
Term expires: November 2009
Address: 35 Cajon Street, Suite, 200, Redlands, CA 92373
Mailing: P.O. Box 3005, Redlands, CA 92373-1505
Telephone (office): (909) 798-7533
Fax: (909) 798-7535
COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
City Committees:
BEDAC Commission
Citrus Commission (Alternate)
Library Board (Alternate)
Planning Commission
Street Tree Committee (Alternate)
Area-Wide Committees:
Measure I Ad Hoc Committee
OMNITRANS - Chair
Redlands Chamber of Commerce
Redlands Community Foundation - President
SANBAG Commuter Rail Committee - Chair
SANBAG Major Projects Committee
BACKGROUND/EMPLOYMENT
B.S. in business Administration, California Polytechnic University
Masters of Business Taxation, University of Southern California
Certified Public Accountant (1976)
Tax Partner - Eadie & Payne, CPA
Past President - Estate Planning Council of San Bernardino
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Citrus Belt Chapter of California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Past President of the National Association of Women in Construction
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Past Mayor - City of Redlands (1999-2001)
Past President of Redlands Sunrise Rotary Club
Past Finance Chair - Redlands Symphony Association
Past Chair - Redlands Chamber of Commerce Building Fund Camp
Treasurer-First Congregational Church of Redlands
Past Campaign Chair for Redlands Area United Way
Past Governor's Appointee to Developmental Disabilities Area Board
Past Governor's Appointee to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Redlands Community Hospital Board
I've advocated that women become involved in politics in ANY way they can. If these women who are clearly busy and have jobs outside of being a council woman make time for their work, families and obligations and still manage to make it a priority to change their community for the better. What is your excuse? Excuse for not voting? While I understand that many of us college students are busy, and I am not trying to condemn any of you. I just want this to serve as an example that women can multi-task and be involved. I feel like the "there is too much pressure on women" " I can't make a difference" are simply EXCUSES that women across America continue to say. However, these are just 2 normal women who are changing the course of our community. It is time for us ALL to band together and do what is in each of our own abilities to start the change!!!
http://www.ci.redlands.ca.us/clerk/peppler.htm
The first is Susan Peppler she was the mayor and now is on the City Council:
Susan Peppler Councilmember
Elected: November 2003 (2nd term)
Term expires: November 2007
Address: 35 Cajon Street, Suite, 200, Redlands, CA 92373
Mailing: P.O. Box 3005, Redlands, CA 92373-1505
Telephone (office): (909) 798-7533
Fax: (909) 798-7503
COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
City Committees:
Audit Committee
Cultural Arts Commission (Alternate)
Historic/Scenic Commission
Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission
Recreation Commission
Sports Park Committee
Trails Committee
Water Committee
Zoning Ad/Hoc Committee
Area-Wide Committees:
Administrative Services Policy Committee - League of California Cities
CONFIRE Board of Directors (Chairwoman)
County Solid Waste Task Force
Director, Inland Empire, Desert Mountain Region - League of California Cities
Gangs and Drugs Task Force
I-10 Corridor (Alternate)
Legislative Task Force Committee - League of California Cities
Northside Advisory Committee
North South Transportation Corridor Study (Alternate)
As you can see her duties are large and vast. There are 5 members posted on the City of Redlands website for City Council and TWO of the seats are filled by women. The other woman who is making a lasting impression on this community is Pat Gilbraeth, as you can read from her past history she was also the mayor!!!
PATRICIA GILBREATH
Mayor Pro Tem
Elected: November 1993 (Fourth term)
Term expires: November 2009
Address: 35 Cajon Street, Suite, 200, Redlands, CA 92373
Mailing: P.O. Box 3005, Redlands, CA 92373-1505
Telephone (office): (909) 798-7533
Fax: (909) 798-7535
COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
City Committees:
BEDAC Commission
Citrus Commission (Alternate)
Library Board (Alternate)
Planning Commission
Street Tree Committee (Alternate)
Area-Wide Committees:
Measure I Ad Hoc Committee
OMNITRANS - Chair
Redlands Chamber of Commerce
Redlands Community Foundation - President
SANBAG Commuter Rail Committee - Chair
SANBAG Major Projects Committee
BACKGROUND/EMPLOYMENT
B.S. in business Administration, California Polytechnic University
Masters of Business Taxation, University of Southern California
Certified Public Accountant (1976)
Tax Partner - Eadie & Payne, CPA
Past President - Estate Planning Council of San Bernardino
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Citrus Belt Chapter of California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Past President of the National Association of Women in Construction
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Past Mayor - City of Redlands (1999-2001)
Past President of Redlands Sunrise Rotary Club
Past Finance Chair - Redlands Symphony Association
Past Chair - Redlands Chamber of Commerce Building Fund Camp
Treasurer-First Congregational Church of Redlands
Past Campaign Chair for Redlands Area United Way
Past Governor's Appointee to Developmental Disabilities Area Board
Past Governor's Appointee to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Redlands Community Hospital Board
I've advocated that women become involved in politics in ANY way they can. If these women who are clearly busy and have jobs outside of being a council woman make time for their work, families and obligations and still manage to make it a priority to change their community for the better. What is your excuse? Excuse for not voting? While I understand that many of us college students are busy, and I am not trying to condemn any of you. I just want this to serve as an example that women can multi-task and be involved. I feel like the "there is too much pressure on women" " I can't make a difference" are simply EXCUSES that women across America continue to say. However, these are just 2 normal women who are changing the course of our community. It is time for us ALL to band together and do what is in each of our own abilities to start the change!!!
http://www.ci.redlands.ca.us/clerk/peppler.htm
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