Herald Questions
I have been using my middle name since the 70’s. My name will appear on the ballot as 'Prudence Capelle.'
I decided to run as a result of seeing a flyer about two seats on the Council at the Antioch Senior Center, and felt that as an elder and a woman in our community, I could be a valuable addition to the City Council [At the very least, I could have easily edited the sales tax proposal to fit the word count requirement.] My communication skills and command of the English language are excellent.
My main issues are the lack of cohesion and vision on the Council. While I would hope we would all have Antioch’s best interests at heart, it seems there is little agreement on what that is.
I support the “Save the Yard” and “Stop the Tunnels” campaigns. Very interested in community building, and addressing solutions to what we can do about global warming/climate change in our city. While I’m delighted that the Antioch BART station is open, I am appalled at the lack of parking and services at our brand new station. It seems that both BART and Antioch were totally unprepared for this new addition to our city. On August 3rd, I parked in the last spot at 10:08 am in the carpool/permit spaces which are reserved until 10 am. When I entered the station, both the elevator and the escalator up were not working. What’s a senior to do? This station is open less than three months and it’s already broken!
Bio
I was born in Cincinnati, OH. I first became involved in politics in 1960 when my Father [a WWII vet and prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials] ran for judge and we campaigned with JFK when he was running for President. I rode in the backseat of the limo between them and spoke at the rally. I attended high school and college in Ohio and moved to California in 1981. I was widowed in 1997 and have been touring Europe annually since then. I am fluent in English, French, and Lithuanian, and speak a little Japanese, Italian, Spanish, and Norwegian. I retired in 2012 and moved to Antioch after purchasing a home in Rivertown in 2010.
Resume
Ohio [1970-81]
Legal Secretary for several Lawyers including a patent attorney, and the Dayton office of the EPA.
Realtor at Park Avenue Realty
SW Ohio Dept. of Public Health
Art Director at Bell PubliCom, an Association Management Firm
California: Moved to San Francisco in 1981 and couldn’t afford the rent then, so I became an Apartment Manager until 2007. Apartment managers have ALL the skills a politician needs. I mix well with people while enjoying what I do. A creative thinker, who helps resolve challenges. Good communicator who can listen as well.In 2008 I moved to Walnut Creek and managed 16 buildings there until I retired in May of 2012. [I had to get along with my management company, the owners of the buildings, and all of the tenants, and work on solutions to all of the problems, and I did it well.]
Public Service
Served on the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy Public Advisory Committee, 2015.
I took up painting and have won prizes at the County Fair and had my work exhibited at the Lynn House & Antioch Historical Society, and the Antioch Public Library.
Since 2013, I have been a volunteer at the Senior Center. I teach the Beginners’ Exercise Class three days/week. I also write for and proofread our bi-monthly newsletter.
For the last four years I have been the “Queen” of the Rivertown Belles, the Antioch Chapter of the Red Hat Society, organizing and attending many events.
Thank you for your patience,
C Prudence Capelle
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