- Occupation: Attorney at Law
 - Santa Clara University; Business Administration
 - School of Law, Santa Clara University
 - Veteran, U.S. Navy Reserve
 - Former Trustee, High School & Elementary Districts
 - Distinguished Citizen Award; San Jose Kiwanis
 - Public Service Award, Human Relations Commission
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Increased parent training and parent involvement in schools
 - Support charter schools, providing more choices for parents and students
 - Support "small schools," where parents are more involved in school decisions
  
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The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Esau Herrera
 
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- Richard Rodriguez, school supt & former trustee, Gilroy Unified School Dist
 - Blanca Alvarado, Board of Supervisors
 - Paul Fong, Community College Trustee
  
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- Candidate Statement of Esau Herrera
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I have served as a trustee in high school and elementary school districts.  I support "small schools."  I support charter schools.
  
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