Candidates
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Richard W. Lowenthal
4,975 votes
38.8%
- Occupation: Business Formation Consultant
- On the Board of Directors of 5 high tech companies
- Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commissioner
- Chair, Cupertino Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Board Member of Fremont Union High School District Foundation
- Board Member of Cupertino Community Services
- A leader in local schools and youth sports
Priorities:
- Cupertino should have things for its citizens to do and places to go, including good retail businesses, and a walkable town center
- Cupertino is risking financial problems as it embarks on $26M+ in capital projects
- We need to solve teacher retention issues and help get our schools adequately funded.
Michael S. Chang
4,562 votes
35.6%
- Occupation: Department Chair and Faculty, De Anza College
- Cupertino City Councilman, 1995-Present, Mayor, 1997-98
- Cupertino Union School Board member, 1991-1995, President, 1994-95
- Earned a Fulbright Fellowship
- Ph.D. in Education, Stanford University, 1988
- M.A. in Political Science, Stanford University 1985
- B.S. in Financial Accounting, SFSU, 1980
Priorities:
- Preserve Our Suburban Character - balance growth with protecting our neighborhoods, reducing traffic conjestion, and control high-density development.
- Build Community Partnerships - develope partnerships with schools, and local businesses. Increase seniors, families, and youth programs.
- Tough on Crime - improve public safety, expand Neighborhood Watch programs, and higher officer profile in public schools. Need more time for officers.
Orrin Mahoney
3,282 votes
25.6%
- Occupation: Marketing Program Manager
- 32 year Hewlett-Packard employee, 20 in Cupertino
- Cupertino Planning Commissioner, 8 years
- Cupertino Chamber of Commerce Board
- Goodwill Industries of Santa Clara County, Board
- 30 year homeowner in Cupertino
- Four children in or through Cupertino schools
Priorities:
- Creating better places to meet and shop by reinvigorating our shopping centers
- Expanding the library in a manner to best serve the community
- Providing housing opportunities for people just beginning their careers, including our teachers
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