Hello,
I’m Ron Reynolds, Assistant News Director for KPFT. I’m also a member on the local station board; and have been for about 6 months. Because I succeeded a board member who resigned toward the end of his term, I come once again in a short amount of time to seek your vote. Foremost, let me take a moment to thank you for your interest in and supporting KPFT; as you are a voting member. I believe now, is a perfect opportunity to mention how I have served you so far as a member of the LSB. Although, I’ve served on the board for just a limited amount of time, I think it will please you to know that during every meeting, especially when my vote is cast, I’m conscience of you, our listeners, our programmers and our supporters. While I do my best to work in harmony with all board members in an effort to keep your station on the air-waves, I’m cognizant about making sure all LSB members stick to the facts, are honest and considerate of you before changes are implemented. One example of this would be: During a recent board meeting some members proposed abolishing the Anti-Racism and Diversity committee. This committee, other board members thought was no longer needed, has been part of Pacifica foundation for more than a decade. Consequently, from my research, I learned the ARD committee had been vital in making your radio station welcomed and provided a pleasant environment for people of all races, sexual preferences, women and people with disability. I fought to keep ARD committee apart of KPFT, This effort wasn’t easy, but we prevailed. Lastly, I understand every penny you give is a hard earned red cent. Therefore, as always, I’m committed to making sure your donations are used wisely.


Thank you for your time and your vote.
Sincerely,
Ron Reynolds


KPFT Candidate Questionnaire

1. Why do you want to be on the Local Station Board?
I believe the board has been complacent in getting things done in a timely fashion that are beneficial for KPFT, its Listeners, Paid Staff and Programmers. It's Time for a Change!

2. How do you envision the Local Station Board working with the Pacifica
Foundation, KPFT and the community? First as a team. I have and would continue to encourage board members to set aside their personal grievances, and ulterior-motives and work on behalf of the station and Pacifica Foundation.

3. How could the station better serve it’s listeners?
By listening to its listeners

4. Describe some actions you would take to increase the influence of the station in underrepresented communities and to increase the diversity of the listening audience?
One action I;ve already scheduled, is: Town-hall meetings

5. What sources of funding, other than listener donations, do you feel KPFT should solicit?
Sponsorship

6. Please state briefly the skills, experience, educational background, work history, organizational affiliations, areas of community service, areas of interest and expertise that you would bring to the Pacifica network as a member of the Local Station Board.
I have more than a decade of experience in the broadcast industry. During my careeer I participated in countless of community events, and speaking engagements on behalf of the company for which I worked. I understand the need to engage in conversation with listeners and keep them at the forefront of all decision making

7. On which Local Station Board committees are you interested in actively serving? If you are a current Local Station Board member, on which committees do you currently serve?
The Finance Committee and The Anti-Racism and Diversity Committee.