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Santa Clara County, CA November 3, 1998 General

Councilman; City of Santa Clara; Seat 5
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Jamie L. Matthews 10,425 votes 52.2%

  • Occupation: Municipal Supervisor/Dad
Tom Pereira 8,065 votes 40.4%
  • Occupation: US Postal Supervisor
  • NALC Shop Steward/EEO Representative, 1985-87, 1995-97
  • Director, Santa Clara Sister Cities Association
  • Past Mayoral and Council Candidate
  • Past Boy Scout/Cub Scout Leader, Committee Chairman
  • Past Santa Clara Volunteer Firefighter
  • Volunteer Missionary Work in Brasil, 1980-82
Priorities:
  • Amend City Charter to Provide for Election of Council Members from Districts.
  • Promote Openness and Ethics In Government Service.
  • Balancing the Requirements of a Built Out City - Affordable Housing
Marshall E. Blackman 1,474 votes 7.4%
  • Party: REPUBLICAN
  • Occupation: SELF EMPLOYED
Priorities:
  • Low Income Housing
  • Drug Free City
  • Open Space
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