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Carlos Bolanos
Bolanos was born in San Francisco and moved to Redwood City when he became
chief of police in 1994. He and his wife of 26 years, Kim, have three children:
Christina, Ashley and Michael. Bolanos recently submitted his resignation from
the City of Redwood City effective Jan. 5, 2007. He will then take over as San
Mateo county undersheriff when the current holder of that title, Greg Munks, fills
Don Horsley’s position as sheriff on Jan. 8, 2007.
So, how are you, Mr. San-Mateo-County-
Undersheriff?
Doing very well, looking forward to new
challenges, but feeling sadness about leaving
Redwood City Police. But I will continue to
be a part of this community.
Why?
It will be a challenge, working for a larger
organization with a larger geographic area. It
will be different from working in municipal
departments as I have in the past.
What do you have left to do as Redwood
City chief of police?
Make sure that my department is organized
and left in as good a shape as possible for
my replacement.
If you could, whom would you choose as
your replacement?
That is not my job. I will provide our city
manager with requested information to make
his decision.
Will Redwood City be safe and sane this
Fourth of July?
Of course. This is an opportunity for the
Police Department to showcase ourselves to
our community and the thousands of visitors
that will be here. In the 12 years I have been
chief there have been no notable occurrences,
and my last as chief will be the same
as well.
Favorite television show?
Almost any sports show — tennis especially.
Tom Jones or Elvis Presley?
Neither.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Being content with who or what you are —
whatever that may be.
Which living person do you most admire?
I admire my father, who passed away last
year.
Which living person do you most
despise?
I don’t despise anyone.
Who are your heroes in real life?
Community heroes. Those who put community
and others ahead of themselves and personal
needs.
What is your most treasured possession?
Health.
What talent would you most like to have?
To be a better tennis player.
Something no one knows about you?
I am a shy person.
Five years from now you will be?
52 years old.
If you were to die and come back as a
person or thing, what do you think it
would be?
Can’t think of anything.
What do you consider your greatest
achievement?
I am the proudest of my opportunity to be
police chief of this great community.
Working with the group of individuals I have
and providing service to Redwood City.
What or who is the love of your life?
My family.
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