Meet Robert

Robert is a husband and father of two. California born and raised. He is a dedicated and experienced public servant working to make San Rafael a better place to live, work, and raise a family.

Robert and his wife Linda chose San Rafael to raise their family for its strong community, safe neighborhoods, and beautiful outdoor spaces. Robert is running to bring thoughtful and transparent leadership to City Hall.

Delivering Results for San Rafael

Public Service

Marin County Planning Commissioner

Chair, San Rafael Park & Recreation Commission

Board Member, San Rafael Public Art Review Board

Director and Roadway Chair, Point San Pedro Road Coalition

Accomplishments

New playgrounds and community upgrades across San Rafael, including at Peacock Gap Park, Albert Park, Boyd Park, and Pickleweed Park

As a Park and Recreation Commissioner, oversaw and approved San Rafael Parks Department’s first ever Master Plan—setting the vision to prioritize and fund future projects

Secured funding for safer crosswalks along Pt. San Pedro Road for our kids, families, and people with disabilities

Collaborating with the City and County to resurface the East San Rafael corridor with new slurry seal pavement

Successfully advocated for landscaping at Fire Station 55 to beautify our community

Coordinate with community and City staff to maintain our sidewalks and median landscaping along Pt. San Pedro Road

As a Marin County Planning Commissioner, approved of new affordable housing projects with a respect for the existing character of our communities, public safety, and environmental impact

As a Public Art Review Board Member, reviewed and recommended public art installations throughout the City to beautify our public spaces

Professional Experience

JD University of Chicago Law School, BA Occidental College

Former Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice under Attorneys General Kamala Harris and Xavier Becerra

Recipient of the California Attorney General’s Award for litigation defending DACA recipients against the Trump Admin

Former senior associate at Morrison & Foerster, representing and advising Apple and Meta, and a robust pro bono docket representing victims of civil rights violations and domestic abuse

Former federal judicial clerk for two judges in the Northern District of California

Senior legal counsel for $20B digital asset and fintech company

In his free time, Robert likes to be with his wife and two energetic toddlers, take walks along the Pt. San Pedro esplanade, and might be spotted at Andy’s Local Market, shooting hoops at a local basketball court, or hitting golf balls at the Peacock Gap Golf Club.

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