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Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
Council Member; City of Santa Clara; Seat 5 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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Patricia "Patty" Mahan Click here for more information about this candidate 13,540 votes 56.27%

  • Occupation: Mayor/Attorney
  • Mayor, City of Santa Clara 2002-2010
  • Councilmember, City of Santa Clara 1994-2002
  • Trustee, West Valley Mission CCD 1985-1992
  • Attorney in private practice for 30 years specializing in tax and estate planning
  • Secondary school teacher of English and speech communication
  • JD, Santa Clara University, School of Law; BA in speech and English, San Jose State University
Priorities:
  • Balance the city's budget
  • Rebuild the city's reserve account
  • Complete major economic development projects, including the 42-acre Yahoo! campus, the NFL football stadium, renovating the former Mervyn's Plaza site
Teresa O'Neill Click here for more information about this candidate 10,522 votes 43.73%
  • Occupation: Businesswoman
  • Member, Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Education, 1998-2006
  • Member, City of Santa Clara Planning Commission, 2007- present
  • 32- years at Hewlett-Packard in various functions
  • Graduate, Stanford University
  • Member of non-profit boards
  • Long-time community volunteer
Priorities:
  • Rebuild Fiscal Sustainability
  • Improve Access to City Government
  • Create Healthy Communities and Strengthen Neighborhoods

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The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Experience, Concerns, and Balance.

Official Information

City of Santa Clara

City of Santa Clara Charter

City 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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