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Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
Director; Santa Clara Valley Water District; Division 1 Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 23 2:45pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (222/222)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Don Gage Click here for more information about this candidate 33,438 votes 59.11%

  • Occupation: Santa Clara County Supervisor, 1997- Present
  • Commissioner, Santa Clara County Valley Water Commission
  • Chairman, Housing, Land Use, Environment, and Transportation Committee (HLUET)
  • Vice-Chair, Public Safety and Justice Committee
  • Member, Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority
  • Commissioner, Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
  • Program manager at IBM, 30 years
Priorities:
  • Balance the budget
  • Create transparency
  • Restore public trust
Tom Kruse Click here for more information about this candidate 17,080 votes 30.19%
  • Occupation: Winery Owner/Winegrower
  • Elected President Of SCC Winegrowers Four Times
  • Elected Chairman SC County Planning Commission
  • Appointed to Santa Clara County Planning Com.
  • Vice Chr. River Project Santa Clara County
  • Member First General Plan Com. for Gilroy "78-"79
  • Member Agricultural. Cons. Easement Com.
Priorities:
  • Provide clean, safe, potable water to all residents of Santa Clara Valley
  • Keep our creeks healthy, restoring them to their natural state where possible
  • Manage the District's funds in a responsible way, keeping constituents informed
Roberto J. Sepulveda Click here for more information about this candidate 6,053 votes 10.70%
  • Occupation: Dentist
  • Selective Service System Member
  • University of California, San Francisco Alumn
  • University of San Francisco
  • San Jose City College
  • William C Overfelt HS Class of 1969
Priorities:
  • Safe, reliable Water
  • Natural Flood Protection
  • Health Ecosystems

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

Official Information

Santa Clara Valley Water District

Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Policies

Link to find District Boundary Maps

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is composed of seven members. Five members are elected from geographical areas which coincide with the county supervisorial districts, and two at-large members are appointed by the county Board of Supervisors.

The directors serve overlapping four-year terms. This structure was created pursuant to the adoption of the District Act
Events

Candidate Forums

  • Water Panel Discussion, followed by Santa Clara Valley Water District 1 Candidates Forum
    Date: Oct. 12
    Time: 7:00 p.m.
    Location: Congregation Emeth, 835 Monterey St., Morgan Hill
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