Cara Hoxie, Orinda City Council Member
Tom McCormick, Former Orinda City Council Member
Stephen Anderson, Former Director of MOFD Division 3
Alex Evans, Former Director of MOFD Division 5
Yasaman Nazmi Lee, Orinda Supplemental Sales Tax Commissioner
Rachelle Latimer, Orinda Supplemental Sales Tax Commissioner
Alex Weinstein, Orinda Supplemental Sales Tax Commissioner
Dr. John Radke, UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus
Letters of Endorsement
He does not simply talk about making Orinda better. He listens. He asks difficult questions. He seeks out the facts, learns from experts, and works to find practical solutions that can genuinely benefit our community.
John Radke, Professor Emeritus UC Berkeley
Steve is committed to our community; he is a knowledgeable member of our community and energetic about improving our community.
Former Mayor of Orinda
Practically speaking, Steve’s technical competence regarding EMT training, fire standards of service/experience, and fiscal analysis skills exceed that of most of the current MOFD Directors.
Former MOFD Director, Division 3
Steve's deep long-term experience in the finance industry and knowledge of both MOFD finances and wildfire prevention and mitigation will give him the ability to make MOFD much more effective and financially secure.
Steve brings integrity, independence, persistence and the courage to take unpopular positions when the facts support them.
Steve has advocated and presented viable plans for realistic and effective solutions to our fire hazard risks and MOFD budgetary issues.
He has kept abreast of MOFD finances for 20 years and his 50 years in the finance industry will give him the ability to make MOFD more effective while retaining its long-term security.
Steve ‘s background in engineering and financial analysis will offer the MOFD a fresh diagnostic eye.
proactively applying wildfire mitigation practices strongly backed by extensive research and application
Steve Cohn is a uniquely qualified candidate for MOFD board, possessing a rare combination of financial acumen, expertise in fire prevention and evacuation strategy.
He brings strong financial knowledge, good judgment, and a deep understanding of local concerns, especially fire and public safety