| *TIM SBRANTI’S BIO* Tim Sbranti’s service to Dublin began at a young age. Maintaining a permanent residence in Dublin since 1978, Sbranti was a product of Dublin’s public schools and graduated in 1993 from Dublin High School. His school years were highlighted by service on the City of Dublin’s Parks and Community Services Commission and as Student Body President at DHS. Upon graduation from college, Sbranti returned to his hometown to become a successful teacher, Student Activities Director, and coach at his alma mater. In addition to his work at Dublin High School, Sbranti has been very active in community affairs and local politics.
Prior to joining the Dublin City Council in 2002, Sbranti was a member of the Dublin Housing Task Force, he served on the committee to pass Measure M and preserve open space in the west Dublin hills, and he worked as an aide for State Senator Tom Torlakson.During his tenure on the Dublin City Council, the city received recognition for its development of smart growth principles with mixed use, creative design, quality city facilities, parks, and open space. In addition, the city generated budget surpluses on an annual basis, allowing the council to increase funding for capital improvement projects as well as public safety, park maintenance, and other city services. For his efforts, Sbranti was elected back on to the Dublin City Council in November of 2006. He was appointed as Vice-Mayor by his colleagues on the Council the following year.
In 2008, Sbranti was elected Mayor of Dublin with 85% of the vote.As Mayor, Sbranti has several regional appointments. Sbranti represents Dublin on the Alameda County Congestion Management Authority (CMA), he serves on the Executive Committee for the Economic Development Alliance of the East Bay, and he is a board member for the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA).
For 2009, Sbranti will also be the Chairperson of the Tri-Valley Transportation Council (TVTC).Sbranti has also shown leadership in other areas within the community. He co-chaired the successful Measure C School Bond campaign to rebuild Dublin High School and refurbish schools citywide. He helped initiate the Dublin Pride- Integrity in Action committee to unite the community around promoting positive character traits city-wide. Sbranti also served as chairman of the Dublin Public Safety Memorial Committee, raising over $60,000 to erect a permanent monument at the Dublin Civic Center to honor police officers, fire fighters and military personnel, specifically those that die in the line of duty.
Outside of politics and advocacy, Sbranti has been very active in nearly a dozen other local civic and non-profit organizations. For nearly three years, he was the writer for the Valley Times’ weekly “Around Dublin” column. Sbranti served a term as President of the Dublin Lions’ Club, and has served on the board of directors for many other charitable organizations within the city of Dublin and the Tri-Valley.Sbranti has a Teaching Credential and a B.A. in Government with Minors in History and Communications from Sacramento State. His wife Stephanie is a life-long resident of the Tri-Valley, and is currently a teacher at Valley Continuation
High School in Dublin.
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