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Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
 Smart Voter Rishi Kumar

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Saratoga

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Hi-Tech General Manager
  • Former Planning Commissioner, Saratoga
  • Founder, "Saratoga's Got Talent" Annual Competition, the annual fundraiser for Saratoga Senior Center
  • Saratoga Chamber of Commerce member, supporting Chamber events like Farmer's Market, Celebrate Saratoga, Holiday Party Wine Stroll, Christmas Karaoke
  • De Havilland Circle neighborhood leader, founded Neighborhood Watch, Annual Block Party leading to a connected safer neighborhood
  • Former AYSO Soccer Saratoga Board Member; Other roles: Referee, Divisional Manager
  • Saratoga Boy Scout Troop 581 parent volunteer, father of an Eagle Scout
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Enhance Saratoga's quality of life, nurture a thriving family based community that includes a vibrant family-focused commercial district
  • Be your strong voice to address the quality of life issues such as Highway 85 noise/pollution, petty thefts/home break-ins and high density housing
  • Actively engage citizens via partnerships and outreach programs; listen, gather input and enhance/optimize city services for our citizens
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Questions on Issues

The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Rishi Kumar
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Key Endorsements
  • Senator Jim Beall
  • Vice Mayor Howard Miller, Former Mayor
  • Councilmember Chuck Page+hundreds of community leaders have endorsed Rishi.
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Position Papers
What do I hope to accomplish on the Saratoga City Council?
I will keep Saratoga Great by ensuring that choices we make align with our family oriented community - keep it simple, keep it thriving.
Enhance Saratoga's Quality of Life
What are some key criteria that lineup to contribute to Saratoga's quality of life - that makes us special? I will enhance and protect them, make prudent choices to keep Saratoga thriving and successful.
Lets collaborate towards a thriving Commercial District in Saratoga
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Are we going to preserve ourselves out of business? Are we going to create a healthy business climate - with successful businesses that will be frequented by our teenagers and families for a vibrant Saratoga? We just need to keep our commercial districts vibrant that works for all our citizens, and also that preserves the character of Saratoga and enhances our quality of life. A vision master plan for downtown will help to steer us in the right direction. Here are some ideas.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.RishiKumar.com
E-mail: voteRishiKumar@gmail.com


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