Welcome to my "Be Poway Proud" campaign site. I am running for City Council because of my extensive public service background and community volunteer activities relating to economic development, community health and safety issues, education and my Poway Chamber of Commerce leadership and advocacy.

As a community leader I have worked on the shared goals of the whole community. I will continue to be an advocate of transparent, inclusive and accountable government.

During the past several years I have listened to Powegians talk about the qualities they want in a council member. They want someone who is mindful of the Poway of the past, and works purposefully to maintain the current Poway we have, and works with others to build the future Poway.

We Powegians are very proud of our quality of life, excellent public schools and the outstanding public safety of our city. I am an eighteen year resident that respects what has been established since Poway incorporated in 1980. Be assured I will work collaboratively with other council members to preserve our past, maintain what we presently have and fully reflect your values and vision for a future Poway that makes all of us "Be Poway Proud".

Your support is always appreciated and I would be honored to receive your vote on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008.

Thank you,

Howard Collins