League of California Cities Elects SSF Councilmember 2nd Vice President: Riechel Reports

League of California Cities elects South San Francisco Councilmember Richard Garbarino Second Vice President

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2016 - The City of South San Francisco is pleased to announce that Councilmember Richard Garbarino was elected to the position of incoming 2016-17 second Vice President by the League of California Cities® (LOCC). The LOCC is an association of California city officials who work together to enhance their knowledge and skills, exchange information, and combine resources so that they may influence policy decisions that affect cities.

Councilmember Garbarino became officially installed during the League's 118th Annual Conference & Expo event in Long Beach last week.

League Executive Director Chris McKenzie congratulated Councilmember Garbarino on becoming second Vice President for the League of California Cities. "Rich is an incredibly engaged public servant whose experience locally in so many capacities on behalf of the City of South San Francisco gives him great leadership skills with the League. He brings a great deal of experience to our organization and will be an asset to our officers as they work to continue legislative relationships and focus on issues effecting cities."

South San Francisco City Manager, Mike Futrell, added "Having a seat at the table, such as the League of California Cities, is a tremendous opportunity not only for Councilmember Garbarino, but also for the City of South San Francisco to have a direct voice."

Councilmember Garbarino was first appointed to the South San Francisco City Council in December 2002 when he filled the vacancy left by the election of Gene Mullin to the California State Assembly. From 2003 onward, he was officially elected and consecutively re-elected to serve four-year terms on the South San Francisco City Council, with his current term from 2015 expiring in 2019.

"It is a privilege to serve as the League's second Vice President and contribute to the cities of California in a greater capacity," said Councilmember Garbarino. "We have worked very hard to create solid relationships with legislators and I am committed to continuing this priority. When the Legislature passes policies that support California cities, the entire state is stronger."

Councilmember Garbarino is active locally, regionally and statewide through the League of California Cities on the Board of Directors, the organization's Peninsula Division and Public Safety Policy Committee. Most recently, he advocated the passage of Measure W to fund city services and infrastructure improvements as well as served as Chair of several Association of Bay Area of Governments committees and the Local Agency Formation Committee.

Garbarino also brings professional experience to his role as an elected official, having previously worked at San Francisco State University in several capacities, Homart Development, Bechtel Power Corporation, Bekins Building Maintenance Corporation and in a family-owned business.

About South San Francisco

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past, redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World, with 211 active biotech companies and growing. A vibrant community of 64,585 residents, South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play.

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