Candidate for
Member, City Council; City of San Jose; District 2

Kathy Chavez Napoli and her husband started a recycling business over 26 years ago. Although they started with just one truck, the Napoli's business has grown and is now recognized as a leader in it's industry. Kathy realizes that she did not become successful all on her own--it took the many people who supported her throughout her life. She remembers where she comes from and wants to continue to give back to her community by serving as the next San Jose City Councilwoman representing District 2. Kathy hopes to put her entrepreneurial talents to work for the people of San Jose.

Community Volunteer Service

Current service: Region IX Chairwoman United States Small Business Administration Regulatory Fairness Board Board Member Non-Profit Development Center Board Member El Teatro De Los Pobres President Alum Rock Educational Foundation Chairwoman San Jose City College Adelante Advisory Council (also serves as a mentor for the program) Mentor Adelante Mujer Conference Founding Member Jackson/Taylor Neighborhood Association Board Member City of San Jose Historic Museums Chairwoman Hispanic Development Corporation "Portraits of Success" Past service: Board Member City of San Jose Historic Art Advisory Committee Board Member Santa Clara Co. General Plan Review Committee Board Member United Way of Santa Clara Co. Allocation Committee Board Member Community Coordinated Child Care Council Board Member Bay Area Lupus Foundation Board Member Kids Are Special Board Treasurer Alviso Community Organization Chairwoman Santa Clara Valley Leadership Program Mentor San Jose State University Center to Develop Women Entrepreneurs Volunteer Pomeroy Elementary School Tutor Literacy Plus

Awards and Honors

Delegate- White House Conference on Small Business-appointed by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren Millennium 100- Selected as one of the "100 People Who Made Silicon Valley What it is Today" by the San Jose Mercury News' SV Magazine on 12/99 Recipient- Exemplary Leadership in Business-HDC City Commendation-Presented by San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer

Business Organizations/Affiliations

Member Rotary Club International Member/Past President Santa Clara Co. Auto Recyclers Assoc. Member San Jose/Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Member Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member National Association of Women Business Owners Member National Association of Independent Businesses

Professional Business Experience

1979-1986 School Teacher 1976-Present Co-Owner and Treasurer, Napri, Inc. 1989-1994 President, G.M. Truck Wreckers, Inc. 1980-1986 Preschool Director and Teacher, Kat's Kiddie Corner (All equipment and assets were donated byKathy to the Headstart Program from 1986-1997)

Other businesses previously owned Kathy include:

Hair Heaven (beauty shop)
San Jose Local Line (communications)
Truck Heaven, Inc. (dismantling company)

Education

Graduate San Jose High School
BA in Education,San Jose State University

Family

Married for 25 years. Raised four children and has three grandchildren who are fourth generation San Joseans.