Candidate for
Council Member; City of Santa Clara; Seat 2

Ballot Statement:

Education and Qualifications: I am a Santa Clara resident and homeowner, married to Terri Silva Kolstad with two daughters and one granddaughter. I graduated from San Jose State University and joined the Santa Clara Police Department where I served for over 31 years. After my retirement as a Police Sergeant I was elected to the Santa Clara City Council in 2000, 2004, and in 2010. While serving as a Council Member I worked for regional solutions to traffic problems; expanded affordable housing opportunities; supported high quality public safety; maintained low utility rates and the annual clean up campaign; voted for twelve balanced budgets; and kept Santa Clara fiscally sound.

In these difficult economic times experience and leadership are essential to our recovery. While a member of the City Council from 2000 to 2008 and 2010 to 2014, I served twice as Vice Mayor, President of the Modesto-Santa Clara-Redding Power Agency and Chairman of the Northern California Power Agency. I have been a consistent advocate for Local Control and Public Utility issues with our elected representatives and regulators in Sacramento and Washington D.C. I am committed to conducting Santa Clara's business in an open, ethical and professional manner. With your support I will continue to serve Santa Clara. Visit: http://www.patkolstadforcitycouncil.com

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