Runoff Election 11/04/14
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Paul Fong
3575 votes
29.04%
Official Ballot Statement
- Occupation: Legislator/Professor/Businessman
- Assemblymember (2008-present)
- Foothill-De Anza Community College Trustee (1993-2008)
- Boardmember, Community Housing Directors (built 3000 units of affordable housing)
- Founder, AACI (large nonprofit healthcare provider to low income families and individuals)
- Flower Shop Owner; Realtor
- Masters in Education, USF; B.A. Sociology & Masters in Public Administration, SJSU
Priorities:
- Public Safety (more police officers and firefighters in our neighborhoods)
- Restoring City Services Strategically (e.g. library hours)
- Education (e.g. bring back liaison between SJ and schools; after-school programs)
Charles "Chappie" Jones
2805 votes
22.78%
Official Ballot Statement
- Occupation: High-Tech Manager/Father
- Commissioner, San Jose Neighborhoods Commission
- Past President, Murdock Neighborhood Association
- Chair, San Jose Silicon Valley Infrastructure Committee
- Commissioner, San Jose Small Business Development Commission
- BA in Economics, UC Davis
- MBA, UC Berkeley
Priorities:
- Safer schools and neighborhoods/crime prevention
- Jobs/Community Services
- Fiscal Responsibility/
Bob Levy
2142 votes
17.40%
Official Ballot Statement
- Occupation: Project Manager/ Senior Business Analyst
- San Jose Parks Commission, Chair
- San Jose Planning Commission, Former Chair
- Santa Clara County Parks Commission, Former Chair
- Santa Clara County General Plan Advisory Committee
- Easterbrook Neighborhood Association, Founding President
- Youth Science Institute Board of Directors
Priorities:
- Safe Streets
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Vibrant Neighborhoods
Susan Marsland
2096 votes
17.03%
Official Ballot Statement
- Occupation: Educator, Moreland School District
- BA, Westminster Choir College
- MPA, San José State University
- Fmr. City of San José Arts Commissioner
- Fmr. Program Manager, Electric Power Research Institute
- Married with four sons
- 30-year resident of San José
Priorities:
- Public safety and the root causes of crime
- Economic opportunity
- Community building
Art Zimmermann
863 votes
7.01%
- Occupation: Community Volunteer
- Small Business Owner
- President Of AYSO Region 64
- President Of Queensborough Swim Club
- Founding Board Member of South Bay VIP
- SCVAL Girls Golf Founder and Chairperson
- Not a Career Politician but a Community Leader
Priorities:
- Public Safety
- City Services
- Attract New Companies and New Jobs
Richard McCoy
677 votes
5.50%
Official Ballot Statement
- Occupation: Retired Electronics Engineer
Tim Gildersleeve
153 votes
1.24%
Official Ballot Statement
- Occupation: Paratransit Operator
Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official.
Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
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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
5 questions on Experience, Budget, City concerns, Balancing interests, and Campaign financing.
Official Information
- CITY of SAN JOSE
- Maps: Council Districts
- Public Access Portal for Campaign Finance Information
Events
Candidate Forums
- Thursday, April 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
International Christian Center 3275 Williams Rd, San Jose
Sponsored by: Lynhaven Neighborhood Association
News and Analysis
- ARTICLES
- San Jose District 1 race: lots of big names, money, political views (Mercury News, 5/24/2014)
- San Jose City Council candidates separate themselves in money race before June primary (Mercury News, 5/23/2014)
- Top San Jose City Council contenders materialize (Mercury News, 3/25/2014)
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