Robert Bernardo
Robert Bernardo | |
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Harbor Commissioner San Mateo County, California | |
In office January 11, 2011 – January 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1968 Philippines |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | South San Francisco, California |
Alma mater | University of California, Davis |
Occupation | Communications Division roles, Port of Oakland |
Robert Bernardo is an American politician and a member of the San Mateo County Harbor Commission. He was elected on November 2, 2010, with 79,008 votes[1] from the 20 cities and 18 unincorporated towns that comprise San Mateo County, California. He was re-elected for another four-year term 2014 - 2018.[2]
Biography and career
Robert Bernardo was born in the
Upon graduation, Bernardo began a career in journalism. He later worked at San Francisco non-profit organizations before working at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office as a criminal investigator. From 2002 Bernardo has worked full-time at the Port of Oakland, initially as a community relations officer and then in the communications division.[3] He was promoted to Director of Communications in July 2021.[4]
Political career
Bernardo began his political career on the South San Francisco Personnel Board,[5] where he served for three years before being appointed to the Planning Commission by the South San Francisco City Council. After serving three years on the Planning Commission, Bernardo decided to run for countywide office, for the San Mateo County Harbor Commission.[6]
Harbor Commission Election 2010
When San Mateo County Harbor Commissioner Ken S. Lundie decided not to run for another term, three political newcomers decided to run for Lundie's open seat. Harbor Commission candidates included Robert Bernardo, Sabrina Brennan, and William Klear.
Harbor Commission Election 2014
Bernardo was reelected in November 2014 in a tight race. Although he initially conceded on election night, the final vote tally[8] showed that Bernardo had won by 292 votes. He did not run for a further term as harbor commissioner in 2018.[2]
Appointment Track Record
In 2012 Bernardo's top choice for appointment to the San Mateo County Harbor District board of commissioners was Linda Koelling, to fill Commissioner Sally Campbell's seat. In 2013 Bernardo voted to appoint William Holsinger to fill Commissioner Leo Padreddii's seat. In both instances, 2012 and 2013, William Holsinger was appointed.
In November 2015 Bernardo voted to appoint Virginia Chang Kiraly to fill Commissioner Nicole David's seat.
Board Officer
Bernardo served as president of the Harbor Commission in 2013. He was elected as vice president of the Harbor Board of Commissioners in January 2018.[2]
Other achievements
Bernardo was named Grand Marshal[9] of the 2006 San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Parade.[10] He received the most votes in a field of nine candidates. Earlier that year, Bernardo was also selected as a “Top 40 Business Leader Under 40” by the Business Times newspaper. Bernardo is also a triple titleholder in beauty pageants, having won Mr. Pacific Friends San Francisco 1992, Mr. Gay Asian Pacific Alliance 1993,[11] and First Runner-Up Mr. Asian International 1994.
Personal life
Bernardo was baptized as a
References
- ^ a b "San Mateo County Harbor District Election Information November 2, 2010: Results as of Jan 6 3:01pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting" , SmartVoter.org, January 6, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Robert Bernardo". Sam Mateo County Harbor District. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ a b Commissioner biographies: Robert Bernardo, Treasurer, San Mateo County Harbor District
- ^ "Robert Bernardo Director of Communications". Port of Oakland. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Full Biography for Robert Bernardo", SmartVoter.org, October 20, 2010.
- ^ Bajko, Matthew S. "Political Notebook: Same-sex marriage foe seeks San Jose council seat: Gay man runs for harbor post", The Bay Area Reporter, San Francisco, CA, October 7, 2010.
- ^ Bixler, Lily. "Late filings spark Harbor Commission race", Half Moon Bay Review, August 25, 2010
- ^ "Bernardo wins San Mateo County Harbor District seat, despite concession", San Mateo County Times, Nov. 19, 2014
- ^ "Shorts: Bay Area: Filipino Jew to lead gay pride parade", J Weekly , San Francisco, CA, April 14, 2006.
- ^ Grand Marshals: Past Grand Marshals, San Francisco Pride
- ^ "Mister GAPAs Dominate New GAPA Board Of Directors" San Francisco Bay Times
- ^ Wall, Alexandra J., "Gay, Asian, Jewish and in charge", J Weekly , San Francisco, CA, July 29, 2005.
- ^ Macabasco, Lisa Wong. "Embracing the Stranger", Hyphen Magazine, Issue 11: Faith, Spring 2007
External links
- Bixler, Lily. New Blood Comes to Harbor", Half Moon Bay Review, November 3, 2010 (Updated September 29, 2011)
- Macabasco, Lisa Wong. "Embracing the Stranger", Hyphen Magazine, Issue 11: Faith, Spring 2007