Press Reports

Belmont shows interest in youth commission	The Independent	1/18/03
City officials see the advantage of adding young guns to their arsenal. George Kranen first pushed for the idea two years ago. His goal was to bring a younger perspective to city affairs.

Candidates spell out vision for city’s future	San Mateo Daily Journal	3/20/2003
Andrew Williams moved to Belmont in 1966 and has watched many city officials walk in and out of local politics. At the meeting, Williams urged the City Council to focus on youth involvement, by creating positions for them on other city projects and commissions. He also questioned the city’s decision to build a new City Hall when two elementary schools might need to shut down.

Candidates share views	The Independent	3/25/2003
In the first candidates' forum of this election season, three City Council hopefuls attempted to differentiate themselves from their opponents.

Belmont residents quiz candidates	San Mateo County Times	5/1/2003
The articulate and affable Kranen says: "The land around Water Dog Lake will be developed over my dead body."

Counseling voters	The Independent	5/6/2003
In a discussion with members of The Independent editorial board, all three candidates pledge not to use dirty campaign tactics.

Belmont readies for election	The Independent	5/10/2003
Some voters are disinterested but others are ready for an unusual June race.

Published letter upsets two council candidates	San Mateo Daily News	5/12/2003
The letter, written by candidate George Burgess' treasurer, has irritated the other two candidates in the race, drawing accusations of negative campaigning.

Letter rips Feierbach's council past	The Independent	5/13/2003
Burgess says treasurer's missive does not violate pledge to run positive campaign. "He crossed the line," Feierbach said. Kranen agreed that the letter was disparaging in nature but is keeping an open mind about it.

City Council hopefuls stress money-saving ideas	San Mateo Daily News	5/27/2003
Kranen wants to cut $5 million from the City Hall retrofit plan.

Burgess, Feierbach mellow at forum	San Mateo County Times	5/30/2003
Thursday night candidates' forum is kept light by self-professed "dark-horse" candidate George Kranen, whose supporters have kept a quiet distance from the Burgess-Feierbach squabbles.

Flier sparks controversy	San Mateo Daily Journal	5/31/2003
"I’m not sniping at anyone and nobody is sniping at me," Kranen said. "I really don’t want to get involved in it, I don’t like negative politics."

Belmont council vote tomorrow	San Mateo Daily Journal	6/2/2003
The third candidate Kranen, called "fine" by Feierbach, said his focus will be the city budget and a much-needed police station that has been discussed by the City Council the past few years. He said he’s optimistic about the race.