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Santa Clara County, CA November 8, 2011 Election
Council Member; City of Cupertino Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 14 9:34am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (26/26)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Gilbert Wong Click here for more information about this candidate 4,022 votes 21.86%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • San Jose State University, BA
  • Cupertino Planning Commissioner: 2002 - 2007
  • Santa Clara County Library Joint Power Authoirty District Board of Director
  • West Valley School Site Council, Former President
  • Organization of Special Need Families, Advisory Board
  • CREST Award 2005
Priorities:
  • Balance and Manage Growth--Strengthening the quality of life so Cupertino can retain our small town city charm.
  • Economic Development--Attract new business that will give us sales tax dollars to support our infrastructure and our neighborhood services.
  • Schools & Library-Collaborate with our school districts to reduce traffic congestion and keep our library open 7 days a week.
Rod Sinks Click here for more information about this candidate 3,879 votes 21.09%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: High-Tech Executive
  • Stanford University MSEE & BSEE; Tau Beta Pi, Terman Award
  • Grinnell College BA Physics; Phi Beta Kappa
  • Scoutmaster for troop of 130 scouts
  • Eagle Scout
  • YMCA Adventure Guides father/ daughter leader (300 participants)
  • Work: Stanford, ROLM, Echelon, Omneon (now Harmonic)
Priorities:
  • Build stronger partnerships between the city and our schools.  Advocate for our schools and teachers. Consult schools on development in the city.
  • Make Cupertino a vibrant destination for shopping, dining and services. Bring innovative companies and good jobs to Cupertino.
  • Work with neighboring cities, regulators and Lehigh to bring the cement plant into compliance with laws that protect our air, water and land.
Homer Tong Click here for more information about this candidate 3,316 votes 18.03%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: of Chemistry at De Anza College going on 30 years
  • 5 term Board of Trustee of Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) going on 20 years.
  • M.Sc. Organic Chemistry, minor in Biochemistry, Oregon State University
  • PTA Vice President
  • Soccer and Basketball Coach
  • Dedicated his life towards the Education and Betterment of our Youth - Cupertino is mostly about schools
Priorities:
  • Represent Schools on City Council - develop Extracurricular Programs in Park & Rec. to offset eventual class cancelations due diminishing State funds
  • Stimulate Business Growth - make Cupertino a more vibrant place to live, shop, visit & work to raise revenues. Facilitate Apple Campus II expansion
  • Environment - make Cupertino cleaner, greener, healthier, and more environmentally sustainable. Address pollution issues at Lehigh Cement
Marty Miller Click here for more information about this candidate 3,221 votes 17.51%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Businessman/Planning Commissioner
  • Current Planning Commission for 8 plus years
  • Chairman, Architectual Site Committe: 8 years
  • Member of Collins School Site Committee
  • MBA, Stanford University, MS Comp Sci., U of Md., BSEE, RPI
  • Marketing Manager and Executive in several technology firms
  • Small Business owner focused on senior housing & community design and development
Priorities:
  • Improve neighborhood services including street/sidewalk repair and school traffic congestion. Collaborate with schools on issues of mutual interest
  • Increase City revenue and local shopping options by revitalizing our retail sector, including VALLCO.
  • Protect residents health and safety by working with other agencies and local emergency service teams
Donna Austin Click here for more information about this candidate 2,895 votes 15.74%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Retired Teacher
  • Community STAR Citizen of the Year 2011
  • CREST Award recipient
  • Board Member for Cupertino library Foundation
  • Past president of the Cupertino Historical Society
  • Past president and governor of Quota International of Cupertino
  • Member of the League of Women Voters
Priorities:
  • Promote Retail in Cupertino
  • Preserve History, complete Stevens Creek Trail and restoration of the creek
  • Protect the hillsides and enforce the hillside ordinance
Chris Zhang Click here for more information about this candidate 1,062 votes 5.77%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Patent Attorney/Businessman
  • BS, Computer Science, San Jose State University
  • JD, University of Virginia School of Law
  • US Department of Veterans Affairs
  • US Marine Corps Officer Training
  • Community Emergency Response Team
Priorities:
  • Improve Schools
  • Free City-wide WiFi
  • Balance Budget

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Events

City Council Candidates Forum, Monday October 10, 7:00-9:00PM
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