With decades of experience in journalism, everything from the business of publishing to the hard work of daily journalism, I know the media business first hand.
Additionally, as a long time Pacifica fan and listener, I know what it once was and can still be. America needs the voices and ideas Pacifica offers more now than ever before and I’m here to do everything I can to see the network survives and thrives.
For the past five years, as a member of the KPFA Local Station Board and as an elected delegate to the Pacifica National Board I’ve worked hard to insure that the network endures, and as important, grows and responds to the needs of these times. I’ve been bringing order and fiscal management to the Pacific Network in my role on the PNB member, including as chair of the Governance Committee, current chair of the Finance Committee, and as a voting member of the Personnel Committee. I have worked with delegates from the other stations and the affiliates to see that they are getting the support they need.
As the chair of the National Finance Committee, I’ve worked with the Pacifica National Board, the local station managers and the Executive Director to make sure we have up-to-date financials allowing us to work together to make sure each station has the tools it needs to remain on the air.
We have been building a network-wide news team that unites and coordinates our terrestrial stations with our 300 affiliates. Pacifica is a truth and integrity oasis in a sea of dishonest, divisive broadcast media. Pacifica’s critical network is situated, both on the radio waves and on the internet to connect us all, giving us the tools to see our nation lives up to its professed ideals.
If I’m elected Treasurer I will see our tools are up to date and accurate so that we can ensure our survival as a voice of peace and freedom in this nation.