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City Clerk’s Office <br />City of Redwood City <br />Letter of Interest – San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees <br />Dear Members of the City Council, <br />I am writing to express my interest in serving as Redwood City’s representative on the San <br />Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees. I am a resident and <br />registered voter in Redwood City and meet all eligibility requirements for this appointment. I am <br />seeking appointment to a two-year term. <br />I am a physician and public health leader with professional experience in population health, <br />disease prevention, and healthcare system oversight. My career has focused on translating public <br />health evidence into practical, action particularly in areas where prevention, and health equity <br />intersect. The District’s role in mitigating vector-borne disease risk through integrated pest <br />management aligns closely with this work. <br />Mosquito and vector control is an essential, though often underappreciated, component of public <br />health infrastructure. As climate conditions, land use patterns, and population mobility evolve, <br />the importance of proactive, scientifically grounded vector control continues to grow. I value the <br />District’s emphasis on surveillance, targeted interventions, and environmental stewardship, and I <br />am motivated to support governance that ensures these efforts remain effective, transparent, and <br />responsive to community needs. <br />In prior leadership and governance roles, I have worked with multidisciplinary teams, reviewed <br />complex technical and operational information, and helped guide organizations responsible for <br />protecting public health at scale. I am comfortable engaging with regulatory, financial, and <br />operational considerations and contributing to policy decisions that balance public safety, <br />environmental impact, and fiscal responsibility. <br />I am committed to active participation on the Board, regular attendance at meetings, and <br />thoughtful representation of Redwood City residents. I would welcome the opportunity to apply <br />my medical and public health perspective in service of the District’s mission and the broader <br />health of San Mateo County. <br />Thank you for your consideration. I would be honored to serve and am happy to provide any <br />additional information if needed. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />Timothy Puri MD <br />856-503-6610 <br />1007 Iris St, Redwood City, CA 94061 <br />Redwood City, CA <br />10.B. - Page 5 of 5 <br />795