"Pam Bertani, a 10-year resident of Fairfield, would complement the existing council. A patent attorney, Bertani is extremely bright and possesses analytical skills that should help the council, whether it's trying to unravel the complicated budget issues or mold a vision for the struggling downtown area." "She already has a plan to handle the escalating employee pension crisis that threatens to bankrupt the city if left unchecked. Appointed by the governor to a state commission on uniform state laws, she is well-connected in Sacramento, something that could benefit the community when it needs to lobby the state on city-related issues."