Candidates
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Pat Kolstad
9,772 votes
37.8%
- Occupation: Santa Clara Police Sergeant
- Lived entire life in Santa Clara Valley - Santa Clara resident and homeowner.
- Married to wife, Terri Silva Kolstad - two grown children, one granddaughter
- Graduated San Jose State University
- Over 31 years of service to the community as a Santa Clara Police Officer and volunteer.
- Chairman of the Board, Mission City Community Fund; Santa Clara Rotary Club Board Member; Member of Portuguese American Club
- "My upcoming retirement from the Police Dept. will allow me to continue to serve the community as a member of the City Council."
Priorities:
- Traffic: Manage Neighborhood Traffic - Pursue Regional Solutions - Enhance Mass Transit Options
- Neighborhoods: Increase Affordable Housing - Maintain Open Space - Prevent Crime & Maintain Emergency Services
- Environment & Education: Maintain Adequate Supply of Water & Sustainable Energy - Continue Partnerships with School District
Dominic J. Caserta
7,790 votes
30.1%
- Occupation: Santa Clara Educator
Christopher Richard "Chris" Stampolis
4,857 votes
18.8%
- Occupation: Community Education Businessman
- The Most Experienced candidate for Seat 6!
- Planning Commission (vice-chair)
- Chair, Citizens' Advisory Committee
- MA, BS, Santa Clara University (honors pgm.)
- married to Anna since 1997
- numerous subcommittees and volunteer work
Priorities:
- Housing (need to provide more opportunities for new buyers)
- Transportation, traffic and parking and enhanced code enforcement
- Additional youth, senior and family services
Duarte Braga
3,455 votes
13.4%
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
- Member, Santa Clara Planning Commission, 5 years
- Married, Parent
- Small Business Owner, 24 years
- Resident, Santa Clara, over 20 years
- Community Leader, Volunteer
- Co-Founder, Portugese Chamber of Commerce
Priorities:
- Housing: We must solve the housing/jobs imbalance immediately
- Transportation: Coordinate road and mass transit planning efficiently
- Open Space: Focus our efforts to set realistic and practical goals.
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