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Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2007 Election
 Smart Voter Sid Espinosa

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Palo Alto

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Director of Philanthropy Programs, Hewlett-Packard Company
  • Wesleyan University, BA; Harvard University, MPP
  • White House, Clinton Administration
  • U.S. Department of Justice, Aide to U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno
  • Board Memberships: Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, Palo Alto Art Center Foundation, Board Vice President; Palo Alto Historical Association (Advisory)
  • Fundraising co-chair, 2006: Youth Community Services and Black & White Ball (benefiting Partners In Education and Palo Alto Recreation Association)
  • Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Bay Area Council, former Working Group Member
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Economic Development -- Increase city revenue and control costs in order to continue providing robust city services
  • Infrastructure Investment -- Comprehensive planning to address extensive backlog in city infrastructure needs
  • Environmental Leadership -- Fostering a green-tech hub; encouraging green building; expanding existing enviro programs; walkable/bikeable city streets
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Questions on Issues

The the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Sid Espinosa
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Key Endorsements
  • Anna Eshoo, Joe Simitian, Ira Ruskin, Liz Kniss, Yoriko Kishimoto
  • All PA City Council members who made endorsements; Entire PA School Board
  • Sierra Club; League of Conservation Voters; SCC Democratic Party; SILVAR;
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Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.SidEspinosa.com
E-mail: Sid@SidEspinosa.com


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