General Information
Name : Yolanda “Jolie” Vega
Age : DTS
Place of residence : Lafayette
Education
College
Attended college : Yes
College : City College of New York
Degree : BA
Year of graduation : DTS
Grad school College : St. Mary’s College Executive MBA
Degree : MA
Year of graduation : DTS
Employment Information
Job titles held : Internal Consultant/Facilitator/Trainer/Coach
Political Information
Party affiliation : NA
Running for a: Local office
Running for position: Lafayette City Council
Chamber/district:
Incumbent: No
Previous elective offices : NA
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : NA
Party HQ
Address
Campaign Manager
Name : NA
Title : Campaign Manager
URLs
Website/Email : yvegamontalvo@gmail.com
Facebook : NA
Other facts
Running on a platform of grass roots soliciting, I am best working with a diverse group of people and making things happen. Originally from Puerto Rico via New York City, I earned my Bachelor of Arts from the City College of New York. After working and living in eleven cities and countries world-wide, it was time to settle down and commit to local issues. Earning my Masters, Marketing and Finance from the Executive MBA Program at St. Mary’s College of California in Moraga, I've made my mark at several organizations. Colleagues and associates describe me as: a good listener who hears and responds to concerns, an effective leader who encourages all groups to participate in decision making, and a person who is very comfortable with a diverse group of people and organizations. I've heard you! Address Open Space, Traffic & Parking, Maintaining the High Standards of our Schools; and Police/Security Protection to maintain our Quality of Life. Former Chair, Youth Council, Contra Costa Workforce Development Board; Committee Member, Business Development and the Procedure, Policy and Performance Committee, ; Two-time President, Graduate School of Business Alumni Board, St. Mary’s; Co-Chair; City of Lafayette Communications Committee; Chair, Circulation (Transportation) Commission; Citizen Advisory Committee - Transportation Authority; Construction Management Facilitator – Transit Organization. I have raised two boys. Both are Eagle Scouts and both served in the Air Force. One son is a Fallen Hero.
In all the candidates' websites and statements, I have only found one candidate, Traci Reilly, who even hinted at this crucial issue: "I believe we need to maintain greater local control of that growth and to stand up to outside agencies that are a driving force behind some of the development." I wish we had 3 candidates who would pledge to fight MTA and ABAG to the bitter end, until the state's voters wake up and terminate those unaccountable agencies.