People said it wasn't possible for us to move this quickly, but we are proving them wrong. I look forward to cutting the ribbon on these new sports fields by this time next year.
"Thomas H. Bates" is an American politician and is currently serving as the Mayor of Berkeley, California. He previously served 20 years as a member of the California State Assembly before being termed out in 1996. Bates is married to Loni Hancock, a former mayor of Berkeley and State Assembly member who currently serves in the California State Senate. Bates is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and was a member of the California Golden Bears football/Golden Bears' 1959 Rose Bowl (game)/Rose Bowl team. Bates was a Captain in the United States Army Reserves after graduating from college and served in Germany. He worked in real estate prior to his service in the state legislature. Bates also served as a member of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
More Tom Bates on Wikipedia.This has been a true regional effort by two parks systems, five cities, and many community groups to meet the pressing need for more places for young people and adults to participate in sports.
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