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Patrick "Pat" Kolstad
8051 votes
38.72%
- Occupation: Santa Clara City Council Member, Seat 2
- I was elected to the Santa Clara City Council three times: in 2000, 2004 and 2010
- Graduated San Jose State University, BS Degree in Law Enforcement
- Worked for the Santa Clara Police Department for over 31 years
- Chairman of the Board, Northern California Power Agency
- President, Modesto-Santa Clara-Redding Power Agency
- Vice-Chairman, Bay Area Water Supplier and Conservation Agency
Priorities:
- Fiscal and Financial Issues
- Water and Power Issues and Core City Services
- Economic Development
Karen Hardy
6818 votes
32.79%
- Occupation: Technology Science Teacher
- B.S. Chemical Engineering / M.A. Teaching
- Planning Commissioner 8 years
- Historical and Landmarks Commission 5 years
- Architectural Review Committee 3 years
- Wilcox High School Teacher current
- Soroptimist /Ham Radio Operator/Cub Scout Commissioner
Priorities:
- Integrity
- A Strategic Vision
- Strong Neighborhoods
Dr Mohammed Nadeem
5926 votes
28.50%
- Occupation: Professor of Business / Santa Clara Businessman
- Edu: Ph.D. E-Business/Marketing, Union Institute & Univeristy, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Exp: Former Civil Services Commissioner, City of Santa Clara, CA
- Exp: Director: Mission City Community Fund; Library Foundation; Rotary Club; Historic Home Tour, Santa Clara, CA
- Exp: President/Vice-President/Board of Trustee, MCA, Santa Clara, CA
- Exp: School Site Councils Member, Buchser / Westwood School, Santa Clara, CA.
- Graduate of: Citizen's Police Academy / Fire Academy / Leadership Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA
Priorities:
- Economic Development (Focus on Growing - Businesses/Housing/Jobs)
- Fiscal Responsibility (Focus on Balancing Budget/Replenishing Reserves)
- Core Services ( Focus on Police/Fire/Library/Senior Center/Youth)
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Official Information
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- Candidate Forums Announcement
- Candidate Forums
- Televised Candidate Forums - Rebroadcast Schedule
Events
Candidate Forums
- October 9, 2014 - 7-9:30PM
First Word Forum
Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara
All candidates for Mayor and City Council are invited to participate. This Forum will focus on the values, ethics and decision-making of the candidates seeking elected office. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of San Jose/Santa Clara and the City of Santa Clara Ethics & Values Program
November 3, 2014 - 7-9:30PM
Final Word Forum
Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara
All candidates for Mayor and City Council are invited to participate. This Forum will focus on the values, ethics and accountability of the candidates seeking elected office. Sponsored by the City of Santa Clara Ethics & Values Program
September 11, 2014 -
Agenda and Video from Candidate Forum
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