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Santa Clara County, CA November 3, 1998 General

Member of City Council; City of Milpitas

Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Jose "Joe" Esteves 5,085 votes 27.0%

  • Occupation: Computer Specialist/Businessman
Jim Lawson 4,486 votes 23.8%
  • Party: Democrat
  • Occupation: Councilmember/Businessman
  • Milpitas Redevelopment Agency
  • Telecommunications Commission
  • Terrace Gardens Board of Directors
  • Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors
  • Santa Clara County Emergency Preparedness Council
  • Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain)
Priorities:
  • Transportation
  • Hillside Preservation
  • Housing
Althea Polanski 3,957 votes 21.0%
  • Occupation: School Trustee/Businesswoman
  • Milpitas School Board Trustee, 14 years
  • Milpitas Community Advisory Commissioner
  • 1994 Milpitas Citizen of the Year
  • Milpitas Foundation for Education Founder/Treasurer
  • Milpitas Historical Society, Past President and Member
  • Metropolitan Education District Board Member
Priorities:
  • Open Space Preservation and passage of Measure Z on November 3rd
  • Public Safety, strong police and fire services for the citizens
  • Ensure educational services continue to be enhanced and bond monies spent as promised
Dan Terry 2,152 votes 11.4%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Electronics Engineering Manager
Priorities:
  • Champion the Urban Growth Boundary
  • Establish World Class Education Standards
  • Enact a comprehensive, technology based program to alleviate traffic
Elwood EJ Johnson 2,072 votes 11.0%
  • Party: Democrat
  • Occupation: Systems Engineer Manager
  • Mayor City of Milpitas 88-90
  • Councilmember 80-88
  • Commission member 75-80
  • BS in Math/ Physic
  • 30 years management exp. in Aerospace Ind.
  • Director San Fransico Wildlife Soc. 2yr
Priorities:
  • Very enviromental friendly
  • As director of Senior Housing built 146 units for low income group
  • Voted for open space parks, City Sports Center.
Brenda Harrah 1,077 votes 5.7%
  • Occupation: Veterinarian Assistant

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