League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
	Council Member; City of Mountain View Voter Information 4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 25 11:10am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (43/43)

Candidates (Vote for 4) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Laura Macias 13,764 votes 17.72% Occupation: Incumbent Mayor, City of Mountain View 2007 Councilmember, City of Mountain View 2004 to present VTA (Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority) Board Member, 2007 Grand Boulevard Initiative Task Force Member (El Camino Real Renewal), 2006 Commissioner, Environmental Planning for City of Mountain View, 2003-2007 Commissioner including Chair, Parks & Recreation for City of Mountain View, 1995-2002 Priorities: I support residential development that integrates all smart growth principles especially those of "context" that is, "fit" within the neighborhood. I introduced the concept of having open space guidelines for residents-- three acres per 1000 residents. I never take for granted the revenue needed to fund the infrastructure, services, great employees and capital needed to build, and rebuild our city Tom Means 11,826 votes 15.22% Occupation: Incumbent Mike Kasperzak 10,717 votes 13.79% Occupation: Mediator Former Mayor & Councilmember Environmental Planning Commission: Commissioner 1996-1998 Parks and Recreation Commission: Vice Chair 1995 Chair, Nowthwest Watershed Advisory Committee, Santa Clara Valley Water District Lewis and Clark College, BA 1976 Hastings College of the Law, JD 1982 Priorities: Develop affordable housing options to preserve Mountain View's unique community charactor Ensure sound fiscal decision making for a safe community Create a new Community Park, complete the Cuesta Park Annex and finish Stevens Creek Trail John Inks 10,583 votes 13.62% Occupation: Retired Aerospace Engineer Chair, Environmental Planning Commission Priorities: Maintain the overall level of resident satisfaction with public safety and other services (Ref. Godbe Survey 2006). Judiciously manage city budget which has potential imminent challenges. Support and expand business rather than raising fees. Support the economical housing development that's consistent with job growth and economic vitality, generally along transportation corridors and the f John R. McAlister 7,932 votes 10.21% Occupation: Business Owner 50 year resident of Mountain View Current member of Environmental Planning Commission Owner of Baskin Robbins in Mountain View Obtain my Certified Public Accountant certificate Business degree from UC Berkeley Served on School Council and PTA Treasurer Priorities: Neighborhood Preservation Financial Strong City Government More Parks, Open Space and Sports Facilites Chris Clark 7,604 votes 9.79% Occupation: Senior Operations Manager - Loopt (Mountain View Startup) Strategic Operations Manager - AT&T U.S. State Department Stanford Alumni Association Residential Counselor - Stanford University U.S. House of Representatives - Page B.A. in Political Science, Minor in Economics from Stanford University Priorities: Environmental and Fiscal Sustainability with proactive planning that will preserve our quality of life for future generations Balanced Growth and Development that meets our housing needs while maintaining our city's character Stronger Partnerships with Area Businesses, Schools, Surrounding Cities, and Community Organizations Alicia Crank 6,443 votes 8.29% Occupation: Search Marketing Specialist Former Wealth Management professional Human Relations Commission, City of Mountain View Board Member, KMVT-15 Community Service Chair, Mountain View Rotary VP-Finance, Silicon Valley Young Democrats Priorities: Public Safety/Crime Prevention Ownership housing opportunities for city employees, teachers and residents Financial sustainability/Smart investing Tracy Gordon 4,608 votes 5.93% Occupation: Parent Diana Wang 4,219 votes 5.43% Occupation: Real Estate Agent Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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