BIOGRAPHY - HAROLD C. BROWN, JR.

Hal Brown has lived in San Anselmo for 35 years. He graduated from Lowell High School and the University of San Francisco. His profession is insurance brokerage. Hal raised his two sons, Michael and Chris, here in Marin while coaching soccer, youth basketball, and Little League baseball. His first love is working for the community on a daily basis. His constituents benefit from his keen enthusiasm and energetic leadership. As the County Supervisor in the 2nd District, Hal Brown's priorities are clear - ensuring quality services for women, children and families; strengthening public safety; preserving our environment; limiting the cost of local government and supporting small business. Hal is best known for his timely and thorough responsiveness; his door is open, and his constituents know they can count on him.

Personal:
Born: July, 1945
Father of two sons, Michael, 36, and Christopher, 33.
Resident of San Anselmo for 35 years

Education:
Lowell High School, San Francisco
University of San Francisco, 1970, B.S.

Business:
Broker, Maroevich & O'Shea, Insurance Brokers, San Francisco

Public Office:
1983: appointed Marin County Board of Supervisors, 2nd District
1984: elected Marin County Board of Supervisors
1986: Chairman, Marin County Board of Supervisors
1988: reelected Marin County Board of Supervisors
1992: Chair, Marin County Board of Supervisors
1992: reelected Marin County Board of Supervisors
1996: Chairman, Marin County Board of Supervisors
1996: reelected Marin County Board of Supervisors
2000: reelected Marin County Board of Supervisors
2001: President, Marin County Board of Supervisors
2004: reelected Marin County Board of Supervisors
2005: President, Marin County Board of Supervisors

Community Involvement:
Member, Marin Conservation League
Member, California League of Conservation Voters (Since 1983)
Member, Sierra Club
Member, Association for Conflict Resolution
Founder/Chair Marin Valentine's Ball Foundation
Honary Chair, Marin Breast Cancer Watch, "Honor Thy Healer."
Member, Board of Directors, Community Institute of Psychotherapy
Member, Marin Head Injury Task Force
Former Director, Marin Catholic High School Board of Regents
Former Member. Board of Directors, Ross Valley Community for Schools
Former Director, Marin Senior Day Services Board
Former Director, Disabled Students Advisory Board, College of Marin
Former Director, Sleepy Hollow Homeowners Association
Former Board Member, Marin Rape Crisis Center
Former Board Member and Coach, San Anselmo Youth Soccer
Former Board Member and Coach, San Anselmo Baseball Association
Founder and Former Director, Mission Valley Bancorp
Nominee, State Public Official of the Year, by Marin Commission on Aging, 1988
Recipient, Community Service Award, Kent Middle School Parent-Teachers Association, 1996

Government Boards and Organizations:
Member, Board of Directors, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
Chairman, FireSafe Marin
Member, Board of Directors, Bay Area Air Quality Management District 1993 - current
Member, Board of Directors, Marin County Flood Control & Water Conservation District
Member, Board of Commissioners, Marin County Housing Authority
Member, Board of Directors, Marin County Open Space District
Member, Board of Directors, Marin County Transit District
Chairman, Employee Recognition Committee
Chairman, Employee Suggestion Award Program
Member, Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority Board

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