Vote Tolbert to be "YOUR" Mayor!

Evelyn Tolbert has provided exemplary service to the Tracy community for the past twelve (12) years. Following two years of service as a Planning Commissioner, she began her first term of service as a Councilwoman in November, 1998.

But it is in the area of LEADERSHIP that Evelyn Tolbert demonstrates that she is the best candidate for Mayor of Tracy. Because of her concern for the youth of Tracy, Tolbert was the catalyst for the creation of the Tracy Youth Commission. More recently, in response to needs she saw in the Tracy community, Evelyn Tolbert founded the Mayor's Community Youth Support Network which was formed from her vision. Her proposal to the City Council was approved unanimously and the program was subsequently allocated a million dollars in the 2008 - 2009 budget. Evelyn is a member of the Mayor's Community Youth Support Network Policy Team which provides on-going program oversight.

Evelyn Tolbert works continuously in the community creating a cross-section of wholesome activities and new programs for our youth. Evelyn was also the catalyst for the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament which will be held on June 14 and 15th, 2008, and the video game tournament scheduled to be conducted July 19, 2008. Evelyn is also the creation of the Special Needs Activity Program (S.N.A.P.) for young people with developmental challenges.

Evelyn Tolbert is an avid supporter of the Tracy College Consortium and is the Council Representative to the subcommittee empowered to select the Master Builder. She works with staff in recruiting colleges and universities to Tracy; meeting directly with officials and administrators.

In addition to her formal Council assignments and official City of Tracy programs, Evelyn Tolbert demonstrates her leadership and her caring in the community through a broad array of activities.

Tolbert founded the Tracy Women's Forum Association which held its Tenth Annual Tracy Women's Forum in March, 2008. Evelyn also founded a Scholarship Program for Tracy high school women interested in preparing for the public policy area.

Evelyn Tolbert is a founding member of The Golden Agers, a community organization for senior citizens. Evelyn is the founder of the "Enhancing Access For Older Americans Forum" which was initially held in 2007 and is scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2008.

Tolbert is an active member of the Tracy Area Genealogical Society and the Tracy Habitat for Humanity. Tolbert works each year with Brighter Christmas and is the "Turkey Lady" on distribution day. Evelyn Tolbert volunteers annually as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army, and participates with the Kiwanis Club in collecting donations for handicapped children during their "Tootsie Roll Drive. Evelyn also serves as Head Dishwasher for the Senior Citizen's Thanksgiving Dinner.

Evelyn Tolbert has combined Creativity with her demonstrated Leadership on behalf of Tracy and its residents. She proposed and had City Council approve September 8th as Tracy Founders Day. Beginning in 2003, Evelyn Tolbert authors a musical entitled "Tracy, Our Town USA" which is produced annually.

Evelyn Tolbert founded the Tracy Performing Arts Foundation which conducts four (4) scholarship programs she created which provide funds, experience, and creative opportunities annually for the youth of Tracy.

Tolbert is well prepared educationally for her leadership roles. She has a Masters in Public Administration and over 21 years of experience in managing municipal programs and functions as an administrator with the City of San Jose. Evelyn also has a law degree from Santa Clara University and is a retired attorney. Because of her education and municipal government experience, Tolbert is an effective contributor in areas of planning, budgeting, union negotiations, zoning, property rights, land use, code enforcement, contract writing, and human resources, and the myriad of other areas where leadership is required.

Tolbert respects and appreciates the diversity that brings strength to the fiber of our community and encourages participation in the affairs of the City. She is highly accessible; providing a myriad of ways and methods that the citizens of Tracy can use to contact her to provide their input, have their questions answered, and voice their opinions.

The programs, initiatives, and projects that Evelyn Tolbert creates, actively supports, and for which she provides active leadership are too numerous to describe on this page. PLEASE review this entire website.

We believe, and the many Tracy citizens that Evelyn works with on a constant basis also believe, that Evelyn Tolbert is the best qualified person to become YOUR Mayor. Please encourage your family and friends to visit this website. We believe that when you have seen evidence of the commitment Evelyn Tolbert consistently displays for Tracy, its young people, its elderly, and YOU, that you will agree and Vote Evelyn Tolbert to be YOUR Mayor.