Letter to Editor: Resident Says Pleasanton Needs Leaders like Herb Ritter, Jerry Pentin

Dear Editor:

Herb Ritter and Jerry Pentin will represent ALL of Pleasanton residents. As a lifelong Pleasantonian, I have witnessed how our fine City of Planned Progress and Character has evolved and grown to become one of the most admired in the nation and it has become that because of careful and responsible planning that has strived to put the best interests of ALL of our residents in mind. I have personally known both Herb and Jerry for over 20 years.

I know them as loving husbands and fathers, solid business people and serving church and civic leaders. I have found that both of these highly qualified candidates have a humble servant spirit and strive to really listen carefully to all sides of a position, evaluate the pros and cons and then propose decisions that will not only benefit us today, but generations to come.

Herb and Jerry are the kind of leaders that ALL Pleasantonians will be grateful to have represent us on our City Council. If you are not sure, contact either of them, ask questions or share concerns and I am sure they will listen with a desire to serve.

Michael Gallagher, Pleasanton resident