Proven Leadership!

Len led the initiative to develop a Strategic Plan for the City of Vacaville.  It  has proven to be a catalyst for citywide accomplishments. The focus now is on public safety, economic development, senior and youth issues, neighborhoods, community pride and enjoyment, city services and citizen participation. 
 

"Len is firmly committed to helping small businesses succeed"
 

Len is an active council member, a Director of the Travis Regional Armed Forces Executive Committee and a member of the Select Committee on City/Schools Relations.  He is active in numerous service organizations and has strongly advocated rebuilding Downtown Vacaville through projects like the Creekwalk, the Town Square and the expansion of the Senior Center.  Len is firmly committed to helping small businesses succeed and he supports the redevelopment of the Nut Tree properties. 

Len chaired the Friends of Vacaville Schools committee which successfully campaigned for Measure V which will  build a new high school and renovate all the schools in the Vacaville Unified School District.  It passed with a supermajority vote of 67.5%. 

An active Vacaville Chamber of Commerce member, Len is a member of the Business Issues committee, serves on the Cowtown Classic golf committee, and participates in most mixers and grand openings. 

Leadership Demonstrated

• Vice Mayor, City of Vacaville

• Councilman for six years, four as Vice Mayor

• Chairman, Planning Commission, two of four years on Commission

• Chairman, Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee

• Chairman, Select Committee on City/Schools Relations

• Chairman, Friends of Vacaville Schools

• President, Vacaville Sunrise Rotary Club

• Commander, 89th Airlift Wing, Andrews AFB, MD (Unit responsible for Air Force One)

• Colonel, USAF (Retired)

• Member, Board of Directors of North Bay Stand-down 2002 (Homeless Veterans Support)

• Active member, Chamber of Commerce

• Executive Board Member, On Stage Vacaville

• Member, Executive Forum, SEDCORP

• Board of Directors, Tools of Learning for Children (Phonics)

• Board of Directors, Bill’s Kids

• Member, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and AmVets

• Member, Knights of Columbus, Elks and Moose Lodges, Odd Fellows

• Member, Daedalians (Pilots Assoc.), The Retired Officers Association

Accomplishments

• Initiated Vacaville’s first ever Strategic Plan

• Promoted Public Safety as the top priority of the Strategic Plan (Vacaville is now reported to be the second safest city of its size in California)

• Supported Vacaville’s preservation of the hills through the acquisition of open space.

• Developed the idea of a Town Square (a new library and retail & restaurant spaces are scheduled to begin in the Downtown area this year)

• Led the charge to pass Measure V (the $101.3 million school bond). The first four schools, Ulatis and Alamo Elementary Schools, Willis Jepson Middle School and Vacaville High School are well underway.

• Helped create the Commission on Aging and the Senior Roundtable

• Has been a careful watchdog of the city’s budget

• Worked diligently to preserve the viability of Travis Air Force Base and to bring new C-17 aircraft to the base.

• Has led Vacaville’s effort to provide military personnel with affordable housing.

• Brought new jobs to Vacaville by encouraging businesses like the Travis Credit Union to locate in our city

Children—Chairman of Measure V (the $101.3 million school bond); Board Member of Bill’s Kids

Seniors—Helped create the Commission on Aging and the Senior Roundtable

Veterans—Member of American Legion, AmVets and Veterans of Foreign Wars; Executive Board Member of the North Bay Stand-down 2002 (homeless veterans support)

Military—Helped the effort to bring the C-17 mission to Travis Air Force base; has led Vacaville’s effort to provide military personnel with affordable housing

Mayor Len Augustine
Vacaville, CA