- Occupation: Santa Clara City Council Member
 - Served as Vice Mayor in 2003
 - 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
 - Retired after 31 years of service to the community as a Santa Clara Police Officer
 - Member of the Board of Directors, Northern California Power Agency
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Transportation:   Manage Neighborhood Traffic - Pursue Regional Transportation 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
  
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- Santa Clara Mayor Patricia Mahan
 - Santa Clara Firefighters Local 1171
 - Santa Clara Police Officers Association
  
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- Transportation - Housing - Environment - Energy
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Issues of Importance to the City of Santa Clara
 - The City of Santa Clara - In My View
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Santa Clara is the envy of every city in the Bay Area...
  
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