Statement of SANDRA (SANDY) JAMES, Candidate for City Council Member Occupation: Governing Board Member, Cupertino School District Education and Qualifications: Sandy James has earned the reputation as a fair and honest elected official who has served and lived in the Cupertino community for over 30 years: * President, Cupertino Union School District Board-member 8 years * Chaired Measure A, raising $71 million for improved school facilities * Vice Chair Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission * DeAnza College Library Commission * Little League Board, Cupertino Rotary, Chamber of Commerce A Human Resources Consultant, Parent and Homeowner, Sandy supports: * Expanding our library and senior center * Responsible use of buildable land * Parks and open space to enhance our quality of life * Strong business for economic health * Building community partnerships * Re-visiting issues such as traffic volume and patterns As your representative on Cupertino City Council, Sandy James brings: * Established professional and mutually respectful relationships with Legislators, public officials, business and community members * Successful partnerships to manage limited public funds and provide better services for the community * A belief education, business, environment, government & social agencies can live, work & plan together creating a healthy, safe, well-managed city.