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Rose Herrera
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
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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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.
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News and Analysis
- 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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