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Steve L. Glickman
7,712 votes
36.22%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Los Gatos Mayor 2003-2004
- Los Town Council Member for four years
- Los Town Elementary School Board Member for ten years
- Volunteer Computer Science teacher for twelve years
- Small business owner (software)
- Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCLA and UCSF
Priorities:
- Maintain the Town's sound fiscal position and policies
- Preserve the unique ambiance and quality of life in Los Gatos
- Make our Town an even better place for young people and families
Barbara Spector
7,093 votes
33.31%
- Occupation: Attorney/Mediator
- Former Planning Commissioner, Town of Los Gatos
- Current Hearing Office, City of Saratoga
- Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, University of Santa Clara School of Law
- Harvard Law School, Mediator Certification
- Harvard Law School, Negotiation Certification
- Secondary and Community Teaching Credentials, San Jose State University
Priorities:
- Prevent further state "take-aways" of local funding.
- The town must work with its business community to increase revenues.
- Los Gatos must utilize good land use policies for the development of any North 40 Specific Plan.
Barry C. Bakken
6,487 votes
30.47%
- Occupation: Businessman/Technical Marketer
- Vice Chairman of the Community Services Commission
- Vice Chairman of the LGHS New Millennium Foundation
- Graduate Cal State University Chico
- Honorable Discharge United States Marine Corp
Priorities:
- Public Safety and Services giving my immediate attention to traffic safety and road repair issues in our neighborhoods.
- Work to make all neighborhoods feel a part of Los Gatos and STOP the feeling of disenfranchisement and neglect
- Work with Business Community to invigorate our town economy
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Official Information
- Town of Los Gatos website
Events
- Sept 28, Candidate Forum, Los Gatos Town Council Chambers, sponsored by LWV, Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Los Gatos Alumni, AAUW, SVCN Newspapers.
- Council and Town Clerk candidates at 6 pm, State Sen. Dist 15 candidates at 7:30 pm, State Assembly Dist 21 candidates at 8:30 pm.
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