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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
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Jeffrey Lease
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Trustee; San Jose/Evergreen Community College District; Trustee Area 6

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The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What experience and training would you bring to this office?

Education is an integral part of Dr. Lease's life. His father, Gus, has been a professor at San Jose State University for over 64 years. Today, Dr. Lease frequently teaches post-graduate courses to medical professionals.

As current Board President, Dr. Lease has fought to improve transparency, and ensure taxpayers get full value for every dollar spent. His responsible leadership has strengthened relationships between the community, teachers, administrators and students.

3. What are your goals for the college? Are students, faulty and staff currently meeting those goals?

Our students deserve excellent education. Student success is not merely an outcome but also a process. Dr. Lease is committed to ensuring that equity and opportunity exist for all students.

Dr. Lease pledges to continue finding innovative ways to help students complete their educational goals and provide for their families. Together we can build an exceptional future for our students.


Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. The answer to each question should be limited to 400 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

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