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Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Council Member; City of Milpitas Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 17 1:46pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (29/29)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Carmen Montano Click here for more information about this candidate 5935 votes 19.35%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Teacher, Commissioner
  • BA Humanities
  • Teacher credential, CSUMB
  • Planning Commissioner
  • Library Commissioner
  • First 5 Commissioner
Priorities:
  • Attract new business to Milpitas
  • Promote quality education
  • Neighborhood safety & services
Debbie Giordano 5902 votes 19.25%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Councilmember
Garry Barbadillo Click here for more information about this candidate 5164 votes 16.84%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Consumer Attorney
  • BS Political Science
  • Juris Doctor (JD) & studied MA Public Administration
  • Milpitas Planning Commissioner (alt.)
  • former Milpitas Parks & Recreation(alt.)
  • former Chairperson Alexander Rose School SIte Council
  • Volunteer attorney for Santa Clara Probono Project
Priorities:
  • Firm fiscal positions that will focus on prioritization of people's needs
  • Actively advocate for senior's rights and privileges
  • Ensure public safety and better quality of life
Deepka Lalwani Click here for more information about this candidate 4964 votes 16.19%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Business Woman
  • MBA - San Jose State University
  • President of the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce 2000-2002
  • Milpitas Planning Commissioner 1999- 2005
  • Appointee Milpitas Budget Task Force 2010
  • Milpitas Citizen of the year 1998
  • Founder of Women for Political Empowerment
Priorities:
  • Public Safety
  • Economic Growth
  • Transparency in government
Rajeev Madnawat Click here for more information about this candidate 4023 votes 13.12%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Attorney/Engineer
  • BSEE, Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM)
  • 2012 Milpitas citizen of the Year
  • Milpitas Planning Commissioner
  • former member and chair (one year) Community Advisory Commission
  • former chair School Board Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
  • Founding Board Member/Treasurer, Milpitas Community Educational Endowment
Priorities:
  • Fiscally responsible and open government
  • Balancing city budget without service cuts
  • Public safety and senior services
Mark S. Tiernan Click here for more information about this candidate 3696 votes 12.05%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Business Owner
  • Mark Tiernan Communications
  • B.A UC-Berkeley
  • J.D. Lincoln Law School of San Jose
  • Former Chair Milpitas Planning Commission
  • President Milpitas Rotary Club
  • Rotarian of the year 2011-2012
Priorities:
  • Public Safety
  • Economic Development
  • Education
Ola Robert Hassan 982 votes 3.20%
  • Occupation: Entrepreneur

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  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, Important Concerns, and Balancing Interests.

Campaign Finance Data

Campaign Finance Filings for the City of Milpitas Candidates
Events

Candidate Forums

  • Milpitas Community Educational Endowment is hosting a free candidates' forum
    Wednesday Oct. 10th, 7-9 p.m.
    Barbara Lee Senior Center, 40 N. Milpitas Blvd.
  • Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidates forum
    Wednesday, October 17th, 7-9pm
    Milpitas City Hall, City Council Chambers 455 E. Calaveras Blvd.
    +http://www.milpitaschamber.com/flyers/CandidatesForum.jpg
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