- Occupation: Business Executive
 - Current Los Altos Planning Commissioner
 - Former Los Altos Historical Commission Chair, Vice Chair and Commissioner
 - Lifetime Girl Scout and current Gold Award Advisor to Los Altos Troop 321
 - Stanford MBA; BS in Business, Indiana U.
 - Own and operate Los Altos-based business; Silicon Valley VP for 17 years
 - 15-year resident; age 51; married; 2 daughters in college
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Making our streets safer and maintaining the character of our residential neighborhoods
 - Restoring a public swim facility and promoting vibrant business districts
 - Prioritizing spending, keeping expenses in line with revenues, and actively pursuing new sources of funds
  
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- Los Altos Mayor David Casas & Mayor Pro Tem Ron Packard
 - Former Mayors John Moss & Lou Becker; many other community leaders
 - Palo Alto Daily News
  
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- Top Ten Reasons to Vote for Val Carpenter for Los Altos City Council
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"Val Carpenter has demonstrated her commitment to serving our community and her leadership in addressing complex issues for nearly five years.  I think she'll make a positive difference and I'm delighted to endorse her for Los Altos City Council."  David Casas, Mayor of Los Altos and former Los Altos School District Trustee
 - Val Carpenter's Civic Accomplishments in Los Altos
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 - Where Val Carpenter Stands on Key Issues for Los Altos
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