CNU NorCal Speaker Series- Heather Fargo: California's Strategic Growth Council
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
Heather Fargo: California's Strategic Growth Council
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Wednesday, August 15th
6:00pm (lecture begins at 6:15)
AIA East Bay
1405 Clay Street
Oakland, CA
Join CNU NorCal and AIA East Bay on Tuesday, June 10th to hear Heather Fargo discuss the future of California's Strategic Growth Council, followed by a casual wine and cheese reception.
About the speaker: Heather Fargo is the first Executive Policy Officer for the California Strategic Growth Council. She was appointed in June 2010. Heather served as Mayor of Sacramento CA from 2000-2008, and on the city council from 1989-2000. During that time, she served on the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, serving as chair during the development of the Regional Blueprint. At SACOG, Heather Fargo helped to expand the board to include all cities and counties within the region. She also served as chair of the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA), and assured that flood protection was provided in an environmentally appropriate way. Heather Fargo served on numerous other boards, and was instrumental in the revitalization of Sacramento's central city and neighborhoods, the Sacramento River Waterfront Plan, the new General Plan, the city's first Sustainability Master Plan in 2007, and the expansion of health care, education and green technology as core elements of the Sacramento economy. Heather Fargo served on the board of the CA League of Cities and as their president in 2008. She also served on the advisory board of the US Conference of Mayors. From 1975-2003, she worked for the CA Department of Parks and Recreation in a variety of positions. She is a graduate of UCD and a resident of Sacramento.
Cost: Free to CNU NorCal and AIA East Bay members and employees of chapter member firms; $5 Non-members.
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