League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
	Council Member; City of Saratoga Voter Information 4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 28 11:41am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (28/28)

Candidates (Vote for 3) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Emily Lo 6495 votes 25.17% Occupation: Mayor/Business Owner Priorities: Uphold a good quality of life in Saratoga Uphold a fiscally strong, cost-efficient City government that answers to its residents Continue to build a vibrant community and support business vitality. Mary-Lynne (Pierce) Bernald 5731 votes 22.21% Occupation: Planning Commission Chairperson University of Colorado Boulder, B.A. Political Science Three times appointed to Saratoga Planning Commission, three times elected Chair Saratoga Library Expansion Committee AJLI Area VI elected Public Policy Liaison The Butter Paddle/EMQ Junior Auxiliary, 10-year Member, President 1999-2000 Priorities: To preserve the unique character of our City and its neighborhoods To provide a positive climate for vibrant commercial centers To maintain high quality and cost effective services for our residents Rishi Kumar 5001 votes 19.38% Occupation: Hi-Tech General Manager Former Planning Commissioner, Saratoga Founder, "Saratoga's Got Talent" Annual Competition, the annual fundraiser for Saratoga Senior Center Saratoga Chamber of Commerce member, supporting Chamber events like Farmer's Market, Celebrate Saratoga, Holiday Party Wine Stroll, Christmas Karaoke De Havilland Circle neighborhood leader, founded Neighborhood Watch, Annual Block Party leading to a connected safer neighborhood Former AYSO Soccer Saratoga Board Member; Other roles: Referee, Divisional Manager Saratoga Boy Scout Troop 581 parent volunteer, father of an Eagle Scout Priorities: Enhance Saratoga's quality of life, nurture a thriving family based community that includes a vibrant family-focused commercial district Be your strong voice to address the quality of life issues such as Highway 85 noise/pollution, petty thefts/home break-ins and high density housing Actively engage citizens via partnerships and outreach programs; listen, gather input and enhance/optimize city services for our citizens Yan Zhao 4930 votes 19.10% Occupation: Sales Engineer/Commissioner Graduate of UC Berkeley and Santa Clara University with a Master's degree in electrical engineering Member, Saratoga Planning Commission (2006-2014), Chair (2009-2010) Saratoga Elementary PTA Board Member and Treasurer Student Art Chair, Saratoga Rotary Art Show (2012-2014) Volunteer, Saratoga Historical Foundation, AYSO, and SASCC Recipient of the California Legislature's Assembly District 28 "Woman of the Year 2014" Award Priorities: Maintain Saratoga's small town character and strive to provide the highest possible quality of life for all of our citizens Improve business vitality at commercial centers and continue to help our city remain one of the best places in the Bay Area to live and raise a family Provide full transparency, keep residents well informed on issues, and ensure that your voice will be heard John Chen 3650 votes 14.14% Occupation: Data Center Engineer 12-year Saratoga resident Graduated UC Berkeley 1987 Cisco Inventor with 15 granted patents Priorities: Supports charming, festive downtown Supports walk-friendly, bike-friendly neighborhoods Supports alternatives to Highway 85 freeway lane expansion Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Candidates Answer Questions The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Experience, Concerns, and Balancing interests. Events Candidate Forums 10/21/14, 7 PM Saratoga Civic Theater/Council Chambers 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Sponsored by: League of Women Voters, Southwest Santa Clara Valley News and Analysis San Jose Mercury News Saratoga: League of Women Voters poses questions to Saratoga City Council candidates - 10/22/14 Five candidates vie for three open seats on the Saratoga City Council - 10/15/14 This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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