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Santa Clara County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
County Supervisor; Santa Clara County; Supervisorial District 3 Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jun 25 1:31pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (208/208)

Runoff Election 11/4/2008

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Dave Cortese Click here for more information about this candidate 17,813 votes 42.02%

  • Occupation: Vice Mayor, City of San Jose
  • Attorney with certifications in mediation and environmental law
  • Former Trustee, East Side Union High School District - 8 years
  • Businessman, over 30 years
Priorities:
  • Promote economic growth and infrastructure development.
  • Protect health/human services such as Valley Medical Center and various other important programs.
  • Reform juvenile justice system.
Otto Lee Click here for more information about this candidate 13,280 votes 31.32%
  • Occupation: Councilmember/Patent Attorney
  • University of California, Berkeley. B.S. in Chemical & Nuclear Engineering
  • University of California, Hastings College of the Law. J.D
  • Commander, Supply Corps, U.S. Naval Reserve.
  • Councilmember, City of Sunnyvale (2003-Present)
  • Vice Mayor, City of Sunnyvale (2005 - 2006)
  • Mayor, City of Sunnyvale (2006 - 2008)
Priorities:
  • Fiscal Management, addressing our county's budget deficit in order to make sure vital services are protected.
  • Public Safety, keeping our communities safe
  • Environmental Protection, making sure our hillsides remain free of suburban sprawl.
Jose "Joe" Esteves Click here for more information about this candidate 11,303 votes 26.66%
  • Occupation: Mayor/Manager/Businessman
  • Mayor of Milpitas--elected to 3 terms
  • Milpitas City Councilman
  • BS Civil and Industrial Engineering
  • MBA
  • Technology Specialist--County Courts
  • Numerous awards for community and church work
Priorities:
  • Solving County's fiscal crisis by making the tough decisions to balance requirements and resources
  • Ensuring a health and safety net for our most vulnerable residents--elderly, children, working poor
  • Working issues with a regional perspective for more jobs, affordable housing, and protecting the environment

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