Concord mayor ready for new challenges

I am honored to have been selected by my City Council colleagues as your new mayor for the year ahead.

For those who do not know much about my background, please allow me to introduce myself. I was born and raised in San Leandro. After graduating from CSU Sacramento, my wife and I moved to Concord in 2004. Professionally, I am a business lines consultant for State Farm Insurance.

Being a servant leader in the community has been my cornerstone over the last 15 plus years. My community activities include founding the Concord July 4th Festival and Fireworks, president of the Todos Santos Business Association (TSBA) Arts Foundation, past president of Kiwanis Club of Concord and the St. Agnes School Board, coaching Concord American Little League and CYO basketball and track and field, and assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 465. Currently, I work with Clayton Valley High School’s track and field team as the throws coach.

My passion for public service led me to leadership roles with the Concord Chamber of Commerce as well as the TSBA, and ultimately to Concord’s Planning Commission, where I served 2010-’15. I was treasurer for the city 2015-’17 and appointed to the City Council in 2017. In November 2018, I ran for my council seat in Concord’s first district election, and I’m humbled to have been elected by District 5 to represent the interests of our entire city.

My policy interests are vast, but I have focused on transportation and infrastructure – so much so that I have been appointed to serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committees for both the National League of Cities and the California League of Cities.

Working on issues with local government leaders from around the state and nation provides an excellent opportunity to advocate for Concord and all cities. As a city, Concord is constantly assessing and improving its transportation strategy to ensure we are providing multi-modal transportation that works for us now and into the future.

In addition to my professional roles, my most cherished titles are husband and father. My wife Michelle (a Concord native) and I have three children: Andrew, Alyssa and Audrey. Like many families, we enjoy spending time at Concord’s beautiful parks, Music and Market at Todos Santos Plaza and many other special events throughout the year.

Over the next year, I plan to host a series of casual, family-friendly meet-ups throughout the city so that I have a chance to talk with you and your family about the issues that matter most to you. I will announce these events on the city’s website and through social media, so stay tuned.

Additionally, I will be holding office hours at City Hall on Tuesdays and Fridays by appointment. Call 925-671-3158 or email tim.mcgallian@cityofconcord.org to schedule a meeting.

Here’s to a wonderful year ahead.