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Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Council Member; City of San Jose; Council District 8 Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 17 1:46pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (48/48)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Rose Herrera Click here for more information about this candidate 17331 votes 54.30%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: San Jose City Councilmember District 8
  • Founder and former CEO of Cinnamon Software
  • Founder Involved Evergreen Community Group
  • Santa Clara University Graduate, B.S. and M.A.
  • 30-year Evergreen Resident
  • Air Force Veteran
  • Volunteer at Sunrise Retirement Community
Priorities:
  • Restore city services and jobs, repair our roads, and provide innovative solutions to fund public safety.
  • Provide more resources for neighborhood services including increased library hours and funding for sports fields and park playgrounds.
  • Create more opportunities for small businesses to grow, creating jobs and more neighborhood-serving retail.
Jimmy Nguyen Click here for more information about this candidate 14588 votes 45.70%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Attorney/Mediator
  • San Jose/Evergreen College $500 million Oversight Committee Member
  • Volunteer, Lawyers in the Library
  • Red Cross Blood Donor
  • Volunteer Instructor for Catholic Charities U.S. Citizenship class for those desiring U.S. Citizenship
Priorities:
  • Legally Sound Pension Reform
  • Capping City of San Jose Executive Salaries
  • Opposing New Taxes Unless The City is More Responsible With Taxpayer Funds

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Mercury News
San Jose City Council race: Candidates' forum offers insights, By Tracy Seipel, 08/10/2012 +http://www.mercurynews.com/elections/ci_21286421/san-jose-forum-offers-insights-into-candidates
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