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Santa Clara County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
Council Member; City of San Jose; Council District 9 Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jun 23 2:21pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (65/65)

Runoff Election 11/2/2010

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Donald Rocha Click here for more information about this candidate 7,474 votes 43.01%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: governing board member, cambrian school district
  • development officer, san jose redevelopment agency
  • 42 year life-long resident of san jose
  • employment experience with both state and city elected offcials
  • degree in political science and minor in philosophy
  • father of three children
  • son of parents who are public school teachers
Priorities:
  • work to fix the structural deficit
  • job creation and stimulate the local economy
  • protect neighborhood services such as parks, libraries, and community center programs
Larry Pegram 4,284 votes 24.65%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Non-profit Founder
Jim Cogan Click here for more information about this candidate 2,295 votes 13.21%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Chief of Staff, San Jose City Counicl District 1
  • President Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers
  • President Erikson Neighborhood Association
  • Board Elder Communities of Hope Church
  • Service Member Cambrian Park Kiwanis
  • Paralegal
  • BA Political Science and Philosophy
Priorities:
  • Protect Core City Services Parks/Libraries, Paving/Infrstructure, Public Safety
  • Economic Development and Job Growth
  • Improve Communication and Accountability through developing Neighborhood Associations
Robert Cortese 1,265 votes 7.28%
  • Occupation: Information Technology Specialist
Chad Greer 1,128 votes 6.49%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Student/Accountant
David Cueva Click here for more information about this candidate 930 votes 5.35%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Senior Accounting Analyst
  • Bachelor of Science degrees in: I.) Business Administration II.) Business Mangement
  • 20 years of hands on business finance and solutions
  • Creation and implementation of strategic planning to ensure financial success
  • 44 year resident of San Jose
  • 20 year resident of Pinehurst community and District 9
  • Alumnus of Willow Glen High School 1984
Priorities:
  • Create fiscally responsible policies to end deficits
  • The recovery of city services without increasing taxes
  • Create and deliver strategies to ensure future fiscally sound bugets

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  Candidates Answer Questions

The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 4 questions on Experience, Concerns, Balance, and Contributions.

Official Information

City of San Jose

City of San Jose District 9 Map
Campaign Finance Data

City of San Jose Campaign Financial Disclosure
Events

District 9 Candidates Forum
Monday, May 3, 7:00 pm
Cambrian School District Boardroom
4115 Jacksol Drive, San Jose, 95124
Sponsor: Cambrian Community Council
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