BUSINESS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT GROWS IN 2020, NEW PLANS FOR 2021

This year has been a unique and trying year for us all. The COVID-19 pandemic upended our way of life and the way candidates conduct campaigns. For BGG, this year has presented opportunities to expand our activities with the goal of better representing the needs and interests of the Fremont Business community. BGG has expanded its board of trustees by adding two new members, in order to add additional representation from different industries. The trustees also elected Kenneth Maxey, Director of External Affairs at Comcast Corp., as the new BGG chair. Mr. Maxey brings with him extensive experience with national and local political campaigns. 

During the Summer months, BGG conducted endorsement interviews. 

Below are individuals who won their respective elections.

·       Alameda County Supervisor District 1: David Haubert*

·       Fremont Mayor: Lily Mei*

·       Fremont City Council Dist 1: Teresa Keng*

·       Fremont City Council Dist 5: Raj Salwan* 

·       Fremont City Council Dist 6: Teresa Cox

·       FUSD Area 1 Trustee: Desrie Campbell*

·       FUSD Area 5 Trustee: Vivek Prasad

·       Ohlone College Trustees: Greg Bonaccorsi, Rakesh Sharma, Lance Kwan*

·       ACWD Board of Directors: Aziz Akbari, James Gunther, John Weed*

·       Washington Hospital Director: Dr. William Nicholson*

(*) BGG endorsed candidates.

With elections behind us, BGG will focus its attention at developing future business-friendly candidates. “2020 was a great step forward in strengthening the foundation of BGG" stated BGG Chair Kenneth Maxey. "In 2021, we will explore additional opportunities to prepare for the 2022 election cycle. We are eager to seek out and support candidates that will be enthusiastic and represent the needs of business and entrepreneurs in our community.”