Candidates
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Steve Rice
7,024 votes
29.79%
- Occupation: Financial Planner
- Certified Financial Planner
- Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy
- San Jose State University
- Los Gatos High School (Class of 1977)
- Raymond J. Fisher Jr. High School
- Louise Van Meter Elementary School
Priorities:
- Preservation, not Obstructionism
- A Vibrant, Resident Serving Business Base
- Strong Fiscal Management
Barbara Spector
7,018 votes
29.77%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Current Mayor of the Town of Los Gatos
- Former Vice-Mayor
- Former Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission
- Attorney
- Harvard-trained Mediator and Negotiator
- Former High School Teacher and College Instructor
Priorities:
- Maintain essential Town services while balancing our budget
- Secure the funding and locations for youth recreational facilities
- We must protect our hillsides and the economic vitality they bring to our Town
Michael Kane
4,923 votes
20.88%
- Occupation: Business Owner 26 years: Kane Financial Services
- Registered Investment Advisor, General Securities Principal
- Chairman, Los Gatos Planning Commission
- Governing Board Member, Community Hospital of Los Gatos
- Veteran, Vietnam Era - U.S. Army, R.A., Decorated by Secretary of Defense
- Head Usher, Saint Mary's Church
- Former Treasurer, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
Priorities:
- Fair application of land use law to protect our hillsides, preserve our neighborhoods, and enhance our economic vitality
- Careful planning on issues such as sustainability, "the North 40," traffic, and affordable housing.
- Will work to preserve the Town's dedicated funds and cash reserves in these difficult times.
Peggy Dallas
4,612 votes
19.56%
- Occupation: Architect/Mother
- Chair Architectural Standards Committee
- Member General Plan Task Force I & II, 1998-1999
- California Licensed Architect for 20 years
- BA in Archtiecture with Honors, UC Berkeley
- Mother of three lovely young adults
- Wife of Alastair Dallas, editor of the Los Gatos Observer online news source
Priorities:
- Revenue Development while protecting Los Gatos' small-town character
- Planning Commission is broken -- it needs to be fixed
- Youth and Seniors -- provide a more valuable experience in town for them
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Official Information
- Town of Los Gatos
Events
- Los Gatos Candidates Forum
- September 25, 7:00 pm, Council, 8:15 pm, 21st Assembly District, Los Gatos Town Chambers, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos
News and Analysis
San Jose Mercury News
Los Gatos Weekly Times
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