Pleasanton Mourns Unexpected Death of Former Councilmember

Elected officials and staff in the City of Pleasanton were saddened to learn of the recent unexpected death Monday of former City Councilmember Karin Mohr.  Mohr served on the Pleasanton City Council during four consecutive terms from 1980 to 1996. Flags at municipal buildings in Pleasanton were lowered to half-staff in honor of the Councilmember’s passing.

“Karin Mohr contributed greatly to the Pleasanton that we know today. Her vision and hard work were instrumental in the development of our transportation infrastructure, economic success, and high quality of life. Her passing is a tremendous loss for the people of Pleasanton,” observed Mayor Jerry Thorne.

Mohr’s tenure as a councilmember came during a period of significant growth in Pleasanton and she was instrumental in bringing BART into the Tri-Valley and Pleasanton, the development of Hacienda and other business parks, and the planning and development of Stoneridge Mall.  Mohr was also at the decision-making helm for the redesign of Pleasanton’s historic Main Street in the 1990’s, to better emphasize pedestrian traffic and outdoor dining.

“Karin Mohr left a wonderful legacy for the people of Pleasanton. She was actively involved in many of the wonderful amenities that we have today, from the Wheels bus system to the Pleasanton Sports Park, and also including the Pleasanton Senior Center, the Pleasanton Public Library, the gymnasiums at the middle schools that are shared use by the school district and the city, and so much more,” noted Ken Mercer, former Mayor of Pleasanton.