- Occupation: Director of Philanthropy Programs, Hewlett-Packard Company
 - Wesleyan University, BA; Harvard University, MPP
 - White House, Clinton Administration
 - U.S. Department of Justice, Aide to U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno
 - Board Memberships: Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, Palo Alto Art Center Foundation, Board Vice President; Palo Alto Historical Association (Advisory)
 - Fundraising co-chair, 2006: Youth Community Services and Black & White Ball (benefiting Partners In Education and Palo Alto Recreation Association)
 - Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Bay Area Council, former Working Group Member
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Economic Development -- Increase city revenue and control costs in order to continue providing robust city services
 - Infrastructure Investment -- Comprehensive planning to address extensive backlog in city infrastructure needs
 - Environmental Leadership -- Fostering a green-tech hub; encouraging green building; expanding existing enviro programs; walkable/bikeable city streets
  
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The the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Sid Espinosa
 
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- Anna Eshoo, Joe Simitian, Ira Ruskin, Liz Kniss, Yoriko Kishimoto
 - All PA City Council members who made endorsements; Entire PA School Board
 - Sierra Club; League of Conservation Voters; SCC Democratic Party; SILVAR;
  
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