- 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
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- 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
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The League of Women Voters of Los Altos/Mtn. View Area asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Laura Macias
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- John Chiang, California State Controller, Jim Beall, Jr, Assemblyman
- Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, Mountain View Firefighters
- Advocates for Affordable Housing and Silicon Valley Association of Realtors
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- Stands up for Healthy Neighborhoods
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I support residential development that integrates all smart growth principles especially those of "context" that is, "fit" within the neighborhood.
- Stands up for Open Spaces and Parks
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When I started as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, I introduced the concept of having open space guidelines for residents-- three acres per 1000 residents.
- Stands up for a healthy City and Economy
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I never take for granted the revenue needed to fund the infrastructure, services, great employees and capital needed to build, and rebuild our city.
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