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Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2007 Election
Director; Cupertino Sanitary District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 13 11:47am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (45/45)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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John M. Gatto Click here for more information about this candidate 4,836 votes 23.58%

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Cupertino City Council 1980 - 89 Mayor twice
  • Cupertino Planning Comission 1972 - 80
  • Original Cupertino Goals Committee 1969
  • Bach Architecture - UC Berkeley
  • Urban Planning Cert - UC berkeley
Priorities:
  • Maintain top quality sanitary sewer service for customers of District
  • Maintain top quality with cost efficiency - i.e. low rates
  • Maintain top quality with proactive maintenance and upgrades
Christopher Lee Click here for more information about this candidate 4,479 votes 21.83%
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • B.A. Stanford University (Economics)
  • M.S. Stanford University (Engineering-Economic Systems & Operations Research)
  • J.D. The University of Texas School of Law
  • Member, The State Bar of California & Santa Clara County Bar Association
  • Frequently engage in volunteer (pro bono) legal services to community
Priorities:
  • Create a model district in providing safe, efficient, dependable, and environment-friendly sewer services
  • Increase operation efficiency and achieve cost effectiveness in sewer pipeline maintenance
  • Bring a new perspective in delivering results and accountability
William A. "Bill" Bosworth Click here for more information about this candidate 4,315 votes 21.04%
  • Occupation: Accountant
  • Incumbent on Cupertino Sanitary District
  • BS Degree from UC Davis in Environmental Planning and Management
  • Garrod Farms staff member for 33 years
  • Cooper-Garrod Winery staff member
Priorities:
  • The health and well-being of the District's population
  • Maintaining and updating the District's infrastructure
  • Education and Outreach to the District's residents
Stephen C. "Steve" Andrews Click here for more information about this candidate 4,120 votes 20.08%
  • Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
  • Former president McWhorters Stationers
  • Past President Cupertino Education Endowment Foundation
  • Past President Cupertino Community Service
  • Director Cupertino Chamber of Commerce
  • Past President Cupertino Rotary
  • Board of Directors Cupertino National Bank
Priorities:
  • Protect the community form sewer spills
  • Keep the sewage system up to date and free of faulty pipes
  • Keep customer rates low
Taghi Saadati Click here for more information about this candidate 2,763 votes 13.47%
  • Occupation: Civil Engineer

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