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Santa Clara County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
Mayor; City of Santa Clara Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 23 2:45pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (62/62)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Jamie L. Matthews Click here for more information about this candidate 15,258 votes 63.43%

  • Occupation: City of Santa Clara Councilmember/Administrator
  • Vice Mayor 2005-2006 and 2008-2009
  • Redevelopment Agency Director (1998-2006) (2008 + Current)
  • Open Space Authority Director (1998-2006) (2008 + Current)
  • VTA Board of Directors (2005 - 2006) Alternate Director (2009 - Current)
  • Member / Chair 14 City 17 Regional Committees
  • Chair / Member Santa Clara Planning Commission 1994-1998
Priorities:
  • Pro-Active Economic Development to Generate Jobs and Revenues
  • Ensuring Stadium is built and benefits received while protecting taxpayers and General Fund
  • Resolving the City's structural deficit and Rebuilding Emergency Reserves
Chris Stampolis Click here for more information about this candidate 8,797 votes 36.57%
  • Occupation: Governing Board Member, West Valley-Mission Community College District
  • M.A., B.S., Santa Clara University
  • J.D., Concord Law School
  • 6 years as elected member of West Valley-Mission Community College District Board of Trustees
  • Second year elected to State Board of California Community College Trustees
  • 6 year Santa Clara Planning Commissioner; 4 year Santa Clara Historical & Landmarks Commissioner
  • 3 years as Chair, Santa Clara Citizens' Advisory Commission
Priorities:
  • Now that Stadium vote is done, move on to priorities that address economic development, budget stability and community needs.
  • Relaunch El Camino Real Task Force to upgrade Santa Clara's main road.
  • Develop infrastructure to help with student success in Santa Clara, including homework centers, youth support and culture of achievement.

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Events

Candidate Forums

  • Candidates for Mayor and City Council seats #2 and #5 of Santa Clara discuss issues of importance to the citizens of Santa Clara.
    Date: Monday, September 20, 2010
    Time: 7:00pm
    Location: City of Santa Clara Council Chambers
    1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA
  • Santa Clara Mayoral Candidates, City Council Candidates, Santa Clara Unified School Board Candidates
    -Date: Oct. 16
    -Time: 10: a.m.
    -Location: Don Callejon School Multi-Purpose Rm, 4176 Lick Mill Bl., S.C.
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