Transparency and Engagement in Mountain View — Kathleen Bailey builds trust through open communication and accessible government.
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Accomplishments
- Worked with a fellow council member to launch Mountain View’s first official Facebook page
- Co-created the Mountain View Messenger newsletter
- Provided the town’s first regular, town-wide updates
- Laid the foundation for expanded communication now carried forward in the Neighborhood Gazette with dedicated Mountain View coverage
- Helped lead a resident survey and presented results publicly to guide Council priorities
- Took part in organizing town-wide cleanup events that brought residents together in service of the community
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Goals
- Expand opportunities for resident input in Council decisions
- Modernize communication tools to make information more accessible
- Keep government accountable and responsive through clear updates and public reporting