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Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
Council Member; City of Santa Clara; Seat 2 Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 23 2:45pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (62/62)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Patrick "Pat" Kolstad Click here for more information about this candidate 12,962 votes 54.12%

  • Occupation: Retired Police Sergeant
  • I was elected to the Santa Clara City Council twice, in 2000 and 2004
  • Graduated San Jose State University, BS Degree in Law Enforcement
  • Worked for the Santa Clara Police Department for over 31 years
  • Chairman of the Board, Northern California Power Agency
  • President, Modesto-Santa Clara-Redding Power Agency
  • Vice-Chairman, Bay Area Water Supplier and Conservation Agency
Priorities:
  • Fiscal and Financial Issues
  • Water and Power Issues
  • Transportation Issues
M. NADEEM, PhD Click here for more information about this candidate 10,990 votes 45.88%
  • Occupation: Professor of Business (Marketing)
  • Ph.D. E-Business/Marketing, Union Institute & Univeristy, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2002
  • Civil Services Commissioner, City of Santa Clara, CA - 2004 - Present
  • Senator, Faculty Senate, National University, San Jose, CA
  • President/Vice-President/Board of Trustee, MCA, Santa Clara, CA
  • School Site Council Member, Buchser Middle School, Santa Clara, CA.
  • School Site Council Member, Westwood School, Santa Clara, CA.
Priorities:
  • Budget - Fiscally Responsible & Balanced
  • Economic Development - Growth & Expansion
  • Stadium (49ers) in Santa Clara - Due Diligence

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Official Information

City of Santa Clara

City of Santa Clara Charter

Councilmembers are elected at-large for numbered seats and serve staggered four-year terms. The City Charter limits the Mayor and all Councilmembers to serving two consecutive terms.
Events

Candidate Forums

  • Candidates for Mayor and City Council seats #2 and #5 of Santa Clara discuss issues of importance to the citizens of Santa Clara.
    Date: Monday, September 20, 2010
    Time: 7:00pm
    Location: City of Santa Clara Council Chambers
    1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA
  • Santa Clara Mayoral Candidates, City Council Candidates, Santa Clara Unified School Board Candidates
    -Date: Oct. 16
    -Time: 10: a.m.
    -Location: Don Callejon School Multi-Purpose Rm, 4176 Lick Mill Bl., S.C.
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