Running For Rohnert Park City Council,
District 5 (D Section, F Section & West of Hwy. 101)
Rohnert Park BORN & RAISED
Joe was born and raised in Rohnert Park. He met his wife, Janet Rodriguez, while attending Rohnert Park Junior High School and the rest, as they say, is history. Joe and Janet raised their five beautiful children (Joe, Jr., Jordan, Jesse, Johnny & Jenna) in Rohnert Park, and they are the grandparents of 14 grandchildren. And just recently, Joe and Janet celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.
A History of SERVICE
Joe's parents, Pete and Greta Callinan moved to Rohnert Park in 1959 when the oldest of their six children was eleven. They bought a brand new house on Arlen Drive for $12,500 ~ right across the street from Alicia Park and just down the street from John Reed Elementary School. Joe's desire to serve in Rohnert Park is genetic. His father, Pete, was the first mayor of Rohnert Park and, in 1962, was hired as our first city manager. His mother, Greta, served on the PTA, local women's groups, and other service organizations. Joe attended John Reed Elementary School, Rohnert Park Junior High, and graduated from Rancho Cotate High School.
The recent wildfires and COVID-19 have become major concerns for everyone. The safety and health of our residents are a priority for prior Mayor Joe Callinan. Callinan has collaborated with Rohnert Park business owners to bring forth ideas to keep local businesses open and their employees employed. Joe understands the impact of COVID-19 and wildfires have had on our community and will continue to look for solutions to help our community recover financially while also protecting our health. He continues to focus on these and other key priorities.
Joe Callinan has always been a proponent of bringing housing to our community. Like himself, he hopes all people who grew up here can return to Rohnert Park and have the ability to have a home to raise their children here. Joe continues to support the availability of all housing of all types, from multifamily rental units, and townhouses to single-family homes. He also encouraged homes to be built in the new K and W neighborhoods.
Two-time Mayor Callinan doesn't just talk about providing recreational opportunities he puts his words into action...
Alicia Park: Supported the upgrades of the soccer fields.
Benicia Park: Improved the baseball field.
Caterpillar Park: Funded new playground equipment.
Dorotea Park: Improved the play area and baseball diamond along with upgraded public restrooms.
Sunrise Park: Upgraded soccer fields.
Twin Creek Park (K Section): Supported the new hospitality room, and baseball and soccer field areas.
Previous Mayor Joe Callinan was instrumental in creating the new Urban Growth Boundaries (UGB) recently reauthorized by voters in overwhelming numbers. The UGB protects our open spaces and surrounding agricultural lands from the pressures of newer development.
"As a small business owner, I am happy to support Joe Callinan's candidacy. Joe has made it a priority to ensure the success of small businesses over the years, particularly during these challenging times of closures and business restrictions due to the pandemic.
-Craig Ross, Rohnert Park Business Owner
"Joe has been an excellent colleague to work with as we address the most pressing issues facing Rohnert Park. He has provided proven leadership as the previous Mayor of Rohnert Park amidst the pandemic, and has the experience we need to continue leading during these difficult times."
"Joe has consistently shown his commitment to seniors throughout his history in office. I trust that he will continue to make decisions with all Rohnert Park residents in mind, no matter their age, ethnicity, or economic standing.
"As a family man with five children himself, we know that Joe cares immensely about the needs and concerns of Rohnert Park families. Since his first day in office, Joe has done an excellent job maintaining our city's status as a safe, family-friendly community. We are confident that he will continue to deliver on behalf of local families.
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