- Occupation: Mayor/Manager/Businessman
 - Mayor of Milpitas--elected to 3 terms
 - Milpitas City Councilman
 - BS Civil and Industrial Engineering
 - MBA
 - Technology Specialist--County Courts
 - Numerous awards for community and church work
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Solving County's fiscal crisis by making the tough decisions to balance requirements and resources
 - Ensuring a health and safety net for our most vulnerable residents--elderly, children, working poor
 - Working issues with a regional perspective for more jobs, affordable housing, and protecting the environment
  
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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 Jose "Joe"  Esteves
 
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- Leland Yee, State Senator
 - Seven Mayors or former Mayors and City Councilpersons
 - Two Milpitas and two Berryessa school board members
  
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