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Santa Clara County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
 Smart Voter Val Carpenter

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Los Altos

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Business Executive
  • Current Los Altos Planning Commissioner
  • Former Los Altos Historical Commission Chair, Vice Chair and Commissioner
  • Lifetime Girl Scout and current Gold Award Advisor to Los Altos Troop 321
  • Stanford MBA; BS in Business, Indiana U.
  • Own and operate Los Altos-based business; Silicon Valley VP for 17 years
  • 15-year resident; age 51; married; 2 daughters in college
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Making our streets safer and maintaining the character of our residential neighborhoods
  • Restoring a public swim facility and promoting vibrant business districts
  • Prioritizing spending, keeping expenses in line with revenues, and actively pursuing new sources of funds
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Key Endorsements
  • Los Altos Mayor David Casas & Mayor Pro Tem Ron Packard
  • Former Mayors John Moss & Lou Becker; many other community leaders
  • Palo Alto Daily News
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Position Papers
Top Ten Reasons to Vote for Val Carpenter for Los Altos City Council
"Val Carpenter has demonstrated her commitment to serving our community and her leadership in addressing complex issues for nearly five years. I think she'll make a positive difference and I'm delighted to endorse her for Los Altos City Council." David Casas, Mayor of Los Altos and former Los Altos School District Trustee
Val Carpenter's Civic Accomplishments in Los Altos
Where Val Carpenter Stands on Key Issues for Los Altos
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.valcarpenter.com
E-mail: vote4val@valcarpenter.com


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