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Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Mayor; City of Gilroy Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 17 1:46pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (22/22)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Don Gage Click here for more information about this candidate 8096 votes 53.32%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Santa Clara Valley Water District Director
  • IBM Program Manager, 30 years
  • Santa Clara County Supervisor, 14 years
  • Gilroy City Councilmember and Mayor, 16 years
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Honoree
  • Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year
  • Helen Putnam Awardee for Gilroy Youth Center
Priorities:
  • Provide leadership on the city council so we can get things done for Gilroy
  • Greater fiscal accountability and customer service at city hall
  • Work regionally on public safety, water, transportation and the environment
Peter Arellano, MD Click here for more information about this candidate 4533 votes 29.85%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Medical Doctor
  • Councilman, City of Gilroy
Priorities:
  • Safe Neighborhoods
  • Supporting our Schools
  • Investing in our Local Economy and Downtown
Dion A. Bracco Click here for more information about this candidate 2556 votes 16.83%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Councilmember/Business Owner
  • Born and raised in Gilroy
  • Gilroy Gang Task Force
  • Chairman 2005 Memorial Day Parade
  • Down Town Specific Plan Task Force
  • Mayor Pro Tem 3 Years
  • Active in the community
Priorities:
  • Maintain Financial Stability
  • Maintain A High Level of Public Safety
  • Create Better Jobs

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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 3 questions on Experience, Important Concerns, and Balancing Interests.

Events

Candidate Forums

  • 10/13/12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Gilroy Library, Community Room
    350 W Sixth ST Gilroy, CA 95020
    Presented by the League of Women Voters of San Jose/Santa Clara. Co-sponsor AAUW.
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