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Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Board Member; Milpitas Unified School District Voter Information

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Results as of Nov 25 11:10am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (36/36)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Gwan Alisantosa Click here for more information about this candidate 10,437 votes 44.21%

  • Occupation: Software Engineering Manager
  • Master of Science in Computer Engineering, USC
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, USC
  • Member of Planning Commission, City of Milpitas
  • Member, School Site Council, Rancho Middle School, Milpitas
  • Member, Rancho Middle School PTSA, Milpitas
  • Member, Community Board Advisory Committee, Milpitas Unified School District
Priorities:
  • Improve academic achievement for all students, and close achievement gap
  • Making wise decisions with limited budget and resources
  • Look into schools infrastructure needs to meet enrollment growth
Daniel Robert "Dan" Bobay Click here for more information about this candidate 7,536 votes 31.92%
  • Occupation: Quality Control Manager
  • Treasurer, Milpitas Unified Council of PTA's
  • Founding President , Milpitas Unified Council of PTA's
  • Past President, North Valley Council of PTA's
  • Past President Anthony Spangler PTA
  • Auditor, Anthony Spangler PTA
Priorities:
  • Achievement Gap, API and AYP Score improvements
  • The new school that is part of the Transit Area Development Plan
  • Budget issues that can be relieved by cross-generational volunteers, older siblings, parents, grandparents, family members, and other citizens
Vance Vuong Click here for more information about this candidate 5,634 votes 23.87%
  • Occupation: Diplomatic Interpreter
  • Age: 50
  • Past Ambassador's Interpreter
  • Past Electronics Manufacturing Manager
  • Have held a top-secret security clearance from the U.S. Department of State in the last ten years
  • Member of the Parents Association of Boy Scout Troop 111
Priorities:
  • Plan for building another High school and Elementary school.
  • Set up after-school English classes for English learners.
  • Set up a Science Field Study program -- the most advanced High school juniors and seniors intern at hi-tech firms to gain applied experience.

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