Candidates
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Jerry T. Thorne, P.E.
14201 votes
33.46%
- Occupation: Councilmember/Retired Engineer
- Current Vice Mayor City of Pleasanton
- Currently represent the People of Pleasanton on 18 Local, Regional, State and National Boards, Commissions and Committees
- First elected in 2005 after spending 10 years serving as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner (two term Chair of the Commission)
- 26 years as a Senior Manager with Hewlett-Packard and Agilent Technologies
- B.S. from the University of Tennessee
- Registered Professional Engineer (California)
Priorities:
- Steward of fiscal discipline
- Bringing jobs to Pleasanton
- Preserving our quality of life through sensible and sustainable land use planning
Cheryl Cook-Kallio
12009 votes
28.30%
- Occupation: City Councilmember/Teacher
- Pleasanton resident for over 20 years
- Parent of four children
- 33 year vetran teacher
- Won the American Civic Education Teacher Award in 2008
- Masters of Arts in U.S. History with an emphasis in the Constitution
- A trusted leader with a passion for public service
Priorities:
- Economic Sustainability
- Affordable family and senior housing
- Community building
Karla S. Brown
11234 votes
26.47%
- Occupation: Pleasanton Business Woman
- Co-Author of Save Pleasanton Hills, Measure PP
- Co-Chair for No on D, No on Oak Grove
- Business Degree San Jose Sate
- President Women's Council of Realtors
- Broker for Keller Williams
Priorities:
- Restore Ethical Government by working and listening to the voters
- Revitalize Pleasanton's Economic Development
- Support Slow and Smart Growth Policies
Fred Watson
4928 votes
11.61%
- Occupation: Manager Volunteering Services
- Manager
- Project Manager
- Program Manager
- Technologist
- Police Officer
Priorities:
- Accountability
- Responsibility
- Transparency
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Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
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Events
Candidate Forums
- City Council Candidates
October 12, 2010 at 7 pm
Pleasanton City Council Chambers
200 Old Bernal Avenue Pleasanton
- Sponsored by LWV-Livermore-Amador Valley, American Association of Univerity Women, Livermore Pleasanton Dublin Branch.
- Shown on TV 29, Wednesday at 5 pm; Friday at 11 pm.
News and Analysis
- Tri Valley Herald
- Pleasanton candidates highlight need for affordable senior housing, a more efficient planning process
- 8/31/10
- Pleasanton city council candidate take up pension reform
- Pleasanton city council candidates face hillside lawsuit, growth management in the next four years
- 10/28/10
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