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Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
County Supervisor; Santa Clara County; Supervisorial District 3 Voter Information

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Results as of Nov 25 11:10am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (224/224)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Dave Cortese Click here for more information about this candidate 56,845 votes 54.87%

  • 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 46,751 votes 45.13%
  • 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.

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