City Council Candidate: Bobby Burger

We sent an e-mail questionnaire to every candidate running in the local November election. Here's the answers we received from Bobby Burger, who is running for Livermore city council.

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

I will reclaim a voice for the citizens of Livermore. Livermore residents including myself feel as though the current council are not listening to our concerns and acting upon some secret agenda that is controlled behind the scenes. I want to restore transparency to the council and the decisions thereof. Residents must be heard.

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

The safety and security of our families is my number one and should be all council members’ number one priority. Families choose to settle in Livermore due to the proximity to the Bay Area activities and employers as well as the numerous opportunities Livermore possesses. Employers choose Livermore for the same reasons. Without the agility and training of first responders and attaining the correct level of forces, families and companies look for other locales to settle. I will work with the Chief of Police and the other council members to bring back the drug and gang task forces the residents demand and restore the feeling of safety and security for our citizens.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

My twenty plus years of military resource management created an in-depth knowledge and a hands-on working experience in the governmental funding process that will allow me to cut the erroneously prioritized agendas out of city budgeting.  By ensuring that the budget is maintained with an emphasis of safety and security, I will correct these errors.  I will not allow special interests to dictate public policy.  I will oppose government funds being utilized to fund frivolous endeavors such as the Livermore Regional Theatre.

Where do you work and what is your job title?

UNCLE Credit Union Corporate Office – Marketing Officer

Age and birthplace?

42 years of age, Weatherford, Texas

Who’s in your immediate family? Spouse, children?

Spouse: Kathy

Children:

• Christian Burger, 21, Solano Community College
• Haleigh Burger, 20, University of Texas
• T J Hood, 15, Livermore High
• Madison Hood, 11, East Avenue Middle

Please list the schools and colleges you attended, the degrees you attained and when.

• Community College of the Air Force – Financial Management
• Office of Management and Budget – Certified Defense Financial Management
• CSU East Bay – Business Administration

Have you ever held an elected or appointed public office?

• Public Office: No
• Military Office: Three term President of Rising VI Enlisted Organization

Have you run before for an elected public office?

No

Approximately how much money do you expect to spend on your campaign, both total spending and personal?

• $5,000 total
• $1,000 personal

Have you ever served in the military?

20-year Air Force Combat veteran and retiree.

Have you ever been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation?

No

Have you or a business you owned or had principal interest in ever filed bankruptcy?

No

How long have you lived in Livermore?

5 Years

What's your favorite thing about Livermore?

Small town atmosphere with virtually limitless activities in every direction for me and my family.

What is the biggest problem in Livermore?

Poor decisions concerning the budget by the present city council.

Do you have a campaign website? If so, what is it?

http://bobbyburger4citycouncil.com/wordpress/