Applications — San Jose City Council, January 26, 2023

Submit Date: Jan 02, 2023
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Please note, applications are continuously accepted to the City of San Jose Boards and Commissions. The Board or Commission you select may or may not indicate there is a vacancy.

Your application will remain on file for one year from the date of submission. During the year, your application may be considered for unanticipated vacancies.

Are you a resident of San Jose?

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District 10

Length of Residency

6 or more years

Which Boards would you like to apply for?
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy: Submitted Current Employer Address
Ron
Del Pozzo
San Jose
CA
95120
Retired - Superior Court of
Califorina, County of Santa Clara
Retired - Superior Court Judge
Ron Del Pozzo
Current Employer of Spouse
Southwest Airlines
Address of Current Employer of Spouse
Spouse's Job Title
Flight Attendant
If you or your spouse is retired and receiving a pension, please state source of pension.

Yes. CALPERS due to my prior employment as a DDA/Superior Court Judge.

Question applies to
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
For City Council District 8 and 10 unanticipated vacancies, please submit your application no later than midnight on January 2
. Your name and contact information, should you provide it, will be available publicly on the City Clerk website when you apply (list updated each City business day). All applications are subject to a conflict of interest check performed by the Office of the City Attorney.

Eligibility Requirements Under City Charter Section 404: To be appointed, applicants for the Council District 8 and 10 unanticipated vacancies:
1 .

The person must have been a citizen of the United States for at least one year immediately preceding the date upon which the person is appointed.
2 .

The person must have been a resident of the City of San José and of the District represented by the person as member, for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the date of the person’s appointment to fill a vacancy.
3 .

If appointed to such office, the person must have been a registered elector of the City of San José at the time of the person’s appointment.

The incumbent must, at all times, during the term of office continue being:
1 .
a citizen of the United States;
2 .
a resident of the City of San José and of the District which he or she represents; and 3 .
a registered elector of the City.

Question applies to
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
Why are you interested in representing this district on the City Council? We need strategic solutions for the myriad of big city problems we face. This includes crime, homelessness, affordable housing, blight and other quality of life issues. More specific to D10 I want to bring a swing and mid shifts officer to patrol our district and respond to nightly porch pirates, mail and shoe thefts and catalytic
converter/auto thefts in progress and shut down the loud, nightly racing that keeps our children awake. I also want to meet with PG&E to find out the cause of all our blackouts and demand that they they work to prevent them in the future. Generally, I will listen to the concerns of my constituents and work hard to improve their quality of life.

Ron Del Pozzo
Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy Please list your past community experience and other qualifications for the role.

I have been a contributing member of the following organizations: Rotary, Kiwanis, Boys & Girls Club, Italian American Heritage Foundation, Viet Heritage Society, Hispanic Foundation and the Hsinchu Sister County Commission. Working with these organizations allows me a broader perspective of the community we serve. My experience as a Deputy District Attorney and a Superior Court Judge has prepared me for complex policy issues and legal matters that might arise on the council.

Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy Do you plan to run for the full term of this seat?
Currently, I don’t have a plan one way or the other. Later in the year, I will discuss it with my wife, trusted friends and colleagues on the council before making that determination.

Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy What do you think is the biggest challenge the City of San José faces? The biggest challenge facing the City of San Jose is improving public safety. Other important challenges are building affordable housing, housing the homeless and ameliorating urban/suburban blight.

Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy What is the biggest challenge specific to the council district you aspire to be appointed to represent?
The biggest challenge facing district 10 is much needed improvement to basic services. Public safety is a top priority. District 10 lacks adequate police presence to deter criminals from porch pirates to home burglars. Policer officers, firefighters and paramedics need to be hired immediately to ensure the safety and security of District 10 and all San Jose residents. We must take a serious look at the budget and make this a priority. Secondly, we need to improve infrastructure, including our electrical service. PG&E has failed District 10 far too many times. Blackouts have become common place. Perhaps its time to do what some of our neighbor cities have done and explore alternative power sources. My understanding is that the City of Santa Clara owns their own. Santa Clara residents have lower rates. I’m also aware of cities that have toyed with the idea. PG&E service improved as a result. Quality life issues are important to District 10 residents. One example, our councilman was able to get the trees trimmed along the Los Alamitos Creek Trail. The residents in District 10 were grateful because it made the trail safer and more accessible for all who used it.

Interests & Experiences
High School, College, Professional, Vocational, or Other Schools Attended. Please include Major or Field of Study, Dates Attended, Degree and Date of Degree.

Walsh Jesuit High School, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 1968-1972 Kent State University B.A. , Kent, Ohio 1972- 1977 Golden Gate University J.D. 1985-1989 San Francisco, CA List any position or office held in any governmental agency, civic, or charitable organization including the dates.

Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney 06/1990-12/2002 Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge 01/2003- 06/2016 Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley Board Member 2004-2008 Italian American Heritage Foundation Board Member Viet Heritage Society Advisory Board 2004-2010 Santa Clara County - Hsinchu Sister County Commissioner 2005-2007 (Dignitary trip to Taiwan with Supervisor McHugh) ALL

DATES ARE APPROXIMATE
Languages Spoken
English
Special Awards or Recognitions Received
National Junior Achievement Award 1983 (as a result of my running the Junior Achievement Program for my company) Santa Clara County Judge of the the Year 2005 Judicial Lifetime Achievement Award 2017 Please state why you want to become a member of this Board or Commission including specific objectives which you would work toward as a member.

I want to assist District 10 by solving public safety issues and ensuring that we have a strategic plan in place to improve infrastructure, including utilities for the City of San Jose.

Ron Del Pozzo

Please state any other information which you feel would be useful in reviewing your application
First, I would like to thank each of the council members for their diligence in this appointment process. I truly appreciate their commitment to public service and to the residents of San Jose. Also, I would like to thank the many qualified applicants who have stepped up to offer their service to our great city.

I'd like to
tell you a little more about me so you can better understand my passion for public service. After receiving a business degree in my 20’s, I worked for a large company, ARA Services, and began moving up the corporate ladder. They moved me to the Bay Area in 1983 as a Regional Marketing Manager, I was chosen to head the Junior Achievement Program for the company. While in that position, I had the pleasure of working with High School teams to create and market products. I also took Dale Carnegie courses and was trained as a teacher of Dale Carnegie. This experience had a profound affect on me and vastly improved my interpersonal skills. I still employ Dale Carnegie communication techniques whether talking to one person or in groups. I believe my active listening skills helped me earn the respect of attorneys and their clients in court. I was honored to earn the 2005 Judge of the Year award (out of 80 Judges) in only my third year on the bench, voted by the Trial Lawyers Association. But aside from Junior Achievement and Dale Carnegie, corporate life was not fulfilling. I wanted to work with and help people all the time as I did with Junior Achievement and teaching Dale Carnegie, not sell people..

I left the corporate
job at aged 30 and followed a lifelong dream to go to law school. After my first year, I was grateful to be selected to intern at the ACLU specifically to help fight an initiative to mandate quarantining of AIDS patients. Next, I gained experience at a Public Defender’s Office learning how to respectfully represent indigent defendants. Both experiences brought out the passion I was seeking.

As a lawyer, I acquired
more than a decade of experience as a DDA where my passion focused on gaining justice for victims of crime. In 2003, I was honored to gain the support of judges, attorneys on both sides, every San Jose council member and community groups in my successful election to the Superior Court.

I loved being a
Judge, but my Drug Court assignment was like no other criminal law experience, as now being an expert on crime wasn't enough. I was dealing with the homeless, drug users, and the mentally ill on a daily basis.

I needed to do everything I could to become knowledgeable about these individuals and the issues they faced. I listened to the people who came to court to understand them better so I tailor a sentence that focuses on treatment and recovery. I learned and studied everything put out on homelessness by experts like Phillip Mangano, the Drug Czar for Presidents Bush and Obama. I visited Job placement facilities, homeless camps and treatment centers. I enjoyed attending drug graduations for my successful folks and was honored to receive positive feedback in the MN after one particular graduation.

Since retiring, its been
difficult watching the surging crime in the city. People are angry and afraid. They feel that there is no one to protect them and that criminals and car racers own the night. I've been active on Next Door and in our district trying to counsel people on how to stay safe and not become victims of crime. but I want to do more. Also, the homeless problem is heartbreaking. I know from my experience that it is a complex problem, but there are solutions to reduce the number and put a roof over the head of most of them. I have solutions for what blight we have in D10, to me that's the easiest issue to tackle.

I love my city.

I am
the passionate about the issues facing our city and I believe I have knowledge gained from real world experience that will help us find solutions. I would be honored to work with the San Jose council members to improve the quality of life for every San Jose resident.

Do you own property in the City of San José?

Yes

No
If yes, please list the addresses here.

Do you rent property in the City of San José?

Yes

No
Ron Del Pozzo
If yes, is it a month-to-month lease?
Yes No
State and local law require that you abstain from participation in decisions that may affect your financial interests, including sources of income, interest in real property, personal finances or investments. In addition, if appointed, you may be required to fill out a disclosure statement which identifies certain financial interest beginning with the immediate twelve-month period prior to your appointment. Please review the scope of your board/commission in Municipal Code Chapter 2.08. Based on your best judgment, does this Board or Commission make decisions that may affect sources of income, interests in real property, personal finances or investments of you or your spouse? Yes No
If yes, please explain. Please identify any organizations, associations, corporations, or entities by which you are employed or associated that might be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission, and the positions you hold in these entities.

N/A
Reference 1 Name
Mohinder Mann
Reference 1 Address
Reference 1 Email address
Reference 1 Phone
Reference 2 Name
Jim Campagna
Reference 2 Address
Ron Del Pozzo

Reference 2 Email address
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Supplemental Questions
If applicable, have you ever attended or watched a meeting of the Commission(s) to which you are applying?
Yes No
Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled time? Yes No
Please describe your experience in serving on a Commission or Board.

Most of the commission and board meetings that I have attended consisted of budget information, initiatives and event planning. However, I had the wonderful opportunity to serve as a Commissioner for our Sister/County Commission: HSINCHU COUNTY TAIWAN/ SANTA CLARA COUNTY. I attended the meetings and enjoyed all the members without exception. Supervisor McHugh and I led a delegation of commission members to HSINCHU COUNTY and toured around the entire island by bus, singing Karaoke between stops. We visited 7 cities and were greeted by dignitaries each time. We exchanged gifts each time and and the 10 course lunches were very filling. Visiting a technology park was very interesting.

Because I was a Judge, I was honored that they allowed me to sit on the High Court as an Honorary Judge and wear their robe. We commission members, made up mostly of Taiwanese Americans loved each other's company and continued to get together at our homes for pot lucks after our service.

Considering your experience and activities in business, labor, School, professional, social, Commissions, Boards, or other organizations, indicate the experience, training, knowledge and/or skills which qualify you for appointment.

As a former judge, I have dealt with all the major socio-economic problems that affect our community.

With that unique perspective, I believe that I can bring real world experience to the public policy issues that face the City of San Jose.

What is your understanding of the purpose of the Commission? The purpose of our City Council is to set policy for the City of San Jose. Each council member should be an ombudsman to help citizens navigate needed city services and obtain answers to their questions.

Ron Del Pozzo

Please list three issues facing the City that you feel the Council should address.

1. Crime 2. Homelessness/affordable housing

3. Neighborhood services/cleanleness
Anything else you would like us to know?
I believe that my community involvement and an understanding of my local community makes me uniquely qualified to serve as the district 10 representative.

As a judge, I was honored to work in drug
court where I challenged myself to learn everything I could to respectfully help the homeless, drug addicted and mentally ill people I saw daily.

While on the bench, I stayed very active in the San Jose community so that I could better serve the many diverse ethnic groups that appeared in court. I believed that “tolerance” should no longer be the goal, but instead we should be striving to "embrace" each others cultures as I do with my district 10 neighbors.

With that goal in mind, I joined the Kiwanis Club of San Jose, where we served the underprivileged. My favorite memory was providing children with bicycles and other things that were normally unaffordable. Later, I decided to join the Rotary Club, where we again did volunteer work in the community, including serving weekly dinners at the Julian Street Inn. I was honored to be asked to join the advisory board of the Viet Heritage Society.

As a part of my duties, I interviewed
and helped select summer interns for the nonprofit. Similarly, I was chosen by the Hispanic Foundation to review applications for scholarships and choose recipients.

One of the more intensive and rewarding acts
I had the honor of performing was Former Mayor Ron Gonzalez’s “Role Model Program”. With student course books in hand and a teacher’s manual, I taught a class at Peter Burnett Middle School designed to show underprivileged children the path to rewarding careers. Careers that almost all of the students thought were unattainable to them. This hit close to home for me, the son of a single parent who thought that working at the local factory was my only option.

I also served as a board member of the Boys & Girls
Club of Silicon Valley, and participated in their activities. I have volunteered feeding the homeless and both the Second Harvest Food Bank and Martha’s Kitchen.

I believe my extensive interaction with our
diverse community as well as my job experience makes me uniquely qualified to work with council members to find lasting solutions that face our city today.

Ron Del Pozzo
(Optional) Please upload a resume.

Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy On January 3, all applications will be transmitted to the City Councilmembers and posted to the City Clerk's webpage. If three or fewer applications per district are received, all applicants will be scheduled for interview at a City Council meeting (date to be determined). If more than three applications per district are received, the City Councilmembers will be polled for their "indications of interest" for three or more applicants (Depending on number of applicants). Those candidates who receive four or more indications of interest will proceed to an interview at a City Council Meeting (date to be determined). Please note: Councilmember votes of interest for applicants are exempt from disclosure because they reveal the deliberations of government officials [Deliberative Process [California Government Code § 6255]].

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I agree that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted.

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Ron Del Pozzo

Submit Date: Jan 02, 2023
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Street Address
Suite or Apt
City
State
Postal Code
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
Employer
Job Title

Your application will remain on file for one year from the date of submission. During the year, your application may be considered for unanticipated vacancies.

Are you a resident of San Jose?

Yes

No
What district do you live in? To verify, please click here:
https://rovservices.sccgov.org/Home/IndexPost?
selected=dt&electionId=133&distance=5&navtab=vc&asm=simple *

District 10

Length of Residency

6 or more years

Which Boards would you like to apply for?
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy: Submitted Current Employer Address
Arjun
Batra
San Jose
CA
95120
Retired from Intel Corporation
Various titles including Director
for Management and Software
Technical roles
Arjun Batra
Current Employer of Spouse
Metropolitan Education District
Address of Current Employer of Spouse
Spouse's Job Title
Education Instructor
If you or your spouse is retired and receiving a pension, please state source of pension.

Arjun receives a pension from Dow Chemical of Canada directly and also from Manulife on behalf of Dow Chemical of Canada.

Eligibility Requirements Under City Charter Section 404: To be appointed, applicants for the Council District 8 and 10 unanticipated vacancies:
1 .

The person must have been a citizen of the United States for at least one year immediately preceding the date upon which the person is appointed.
2 .

If appointed to such office, the person must have been a registered elector of the City of San José at the time of the person’s appointment.

Question applies to
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
Why are you interested in representing this district on the City Council? My family and I have deep roots in District 10, and we have always cared deeply for our neighbors and this community. We have lived, worked and raised our family in District 10 since 1987. We have personally experienced every aspect of life in District 10, from its schools to its civic spaces and its employers, and have seen the huge growth and development through the years. I will draw on that lifetime of experience and commitment to my community by representing District 10 to promote fair and effective governance of the city of San Jose and to improve the life of our current and future residents.

Arjun Batra
Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy Please list your past community experience and other qualifications for the role.

Staff (Encore Fellow) to Mayor Sam Liccardo Member of San Jose City Smart City Advisory Committee Member of San Jose City Information Technology Committee Chairman of Community Oversight Committee for San Jose City Measure T Vice Chairman of Community Oversight Committee for San Jose City Measure T Member of Community Oversight Committee for San Jose City Measure T Multi-decade Multi-continent Management Experience at two of the largest tech companies, IBM and Intel Details: In my role as staff (Encore Fellow 2016-2018) to the Honorable Mayor Sam Liccardo, I have participated in and witnessed from the inside many aspects of governing, policy formulation, and operations of the city of San Jose. I created the San Jose Smart City Advisory Board drawing from the CEOs, CTOs, and founders of high tech companies located in San Jose. in this role I had close interactions with the San Jose City Manager and the various operating departments and gained knowledge of their operations and challenges and made suggestions for improvements and adoption of Smart City technologies. Similarly, I created a San Jose City Information Technology Advisory Board to advise the CIO on upgrading equipment and systems and recruited IT experts to volunteer their time from my personal network in the local companies. I was able to get the city about $100K of surplus IT equipment. As Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Community Oversight Committee for Measure T (2019-2021), I provided oversight for the city's $650M Infrastructure Improvement Bond Fund and wrote and presented to the San Jose City Council two of the committee's annual reports. Through this role, I gained a deep understanding of the operations of the Department of Public Works and the Council's review processes for monitoring infrastructure needs and projects. Prior to my many engagements with the City of San Jose, I have multi- decade management experience directing international operations for two of the world's largest corporations, IBM and Intel.

Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy Do you plan to run for the full term of this seat?
I hope to make this determination after being appointed to the role.

Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy What do you think is the biggest challenge the City of San José faces? Increased homelessness and the lack of affordable housing for all, exacerbating unsustainable income disparity, public safety, and deferred infrastructure investment. In a city a wealthy as San Jose, it is an unfortunate reality that many of our citizens lack affordable housing, and are forced to live in unhygienic, unsafe, and unsheltered unsafe conditions. While homelessness is a complex problem, addressing this issue is critical for the future of San Jose.

Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy What is the biggest challenge specific to the council district you aspire to be appointed to represent?
Maintenance and improvements to District 10 infrastructure (roads, street lights, sidewalks, bike lanes, libraries, parks, and recreational facilities) along with service levels for critical San Jose City Services to District 10—i.e. police, fire, utilities (power outages) Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy Contact Phone number for the Public
Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy E-mail for the public
Arjun Batra

Interests & Experiences
High School, College, Professional, Vocational, or Other Schools Attended. Please include Major or Field of Study, Dates Attended, Degree and Date of Degree. 1970-1971 McGill University, Montreal, Canada – MBA 1965-1967 Indian Institute of Management- Calcutta (IIM-C in collaboration with MIT, MA, USA), India – PGDM (equivalent to MBA) 1962-1965 Delhi University, Delhi, India – B. Sc (Hons) First Class First 1983 -1989 & 2000 - 2016 Intel University, Intel Corporation - Internal Certificate courses for Executive & Professional Development courses i.e. Leading Teams, Press interviews, Ethics & Intel Code of Conduct expectations, Management Budgeting and Accounting 1983 -1989 & 2000 - 2016 Intel University, Intel Corporation - Internal courses for Software Products and Technologies 1989 - 2000 IBM Corporation - IBM Internal Executive Development Courses (several) 1989 - 2000 IBM Global Services - IBM External Courses for IBM Software Products and Technologies (several)
List any position or office held in any governmental agency, civic, or charitable organization including the dates.
2016-2018 Encore Fellow in the Honorable Mayor Sam Liccardo’s Office of Technology and Innovation 2017-2019 (pro-bono) Advisory Board Member of San Jose City Information Technology Board 2018- 2020 (pro-bono) Advisory Board Member of the San Jose Smart City Advisory Board 2020-2021: (pro- bono) Vice Chairman of San Jose City Community Oversight Committee for Measure T 2021-2022: (pro- bono) Chairman of San Jose City Community Oversight Committee for Measure T 2022-Current: (pro- bono) Citywide Representative, nominated by the Mayor (for Accounting and Finance domain), for the San Jose City Community Oversight Committee for Measure T Languages Spoken
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Special Awards or Recognitions Received
1965-1967 National Merit Scholar, Government of India, India 1971-2016 Numerous Corporate Awards during my employment with Dow Chemical Company, IBM Corporation and Intel Corporation 2018 Encore Community Service Award for recognition of work with the City of San Jose Arjun Batra

Please state why you want to become a member of this Board or Commission including specific objectives which you would work toward as a member. • Eradicate homelessness in the City of San Jose
• Ensure District 10 has a voice in the formulation of the fair-governance policies and the operations of the city government • Ensure District 10 receives its fair
share of Infrastructure improvements through the San Jose City Measure T $650 bond fund • Ensure
District 10 residents receive high level of Services from the San Jose City Operating departments Please state any other information which you feel would be useful in reviewing your application
My multi-decade, multi-continent management experience with budget responsibilities in two of the world’s largest high-tech corporations together with my long-term residency (since 1983) in San Jose have and my engagements in multiple roles with City Government have prepared me well for the role of a San Jose City Council Member for District 10.

Do you own property in the City of San José?

Yes

No
If yes, please list the addresses here.

Do you rent property in the City of San José?

Yes

No
If yes, is it a month-to-month lease?

Yes

No
State and local law require that you abstain from participation in decisions that may affect your financial interests, including sources of income, interest in real property, personal finances or investments.

In addition, if appointed, you may be required to fill out a disclosure statement which identifies certain financial interest beginning with the immediate twelve-month period prior to your appointment.

Please review the scope of your
board/commission in Municipal Code Chapter 2.08.

Based on your best judgment, does this
Board or Commission make decisions that may affect sources of income, interests in real property, personal finances or investments of you or your spouse?

Yes

No
If yes, please explain.

Please identify any organizations, associations, corporations, or entities by which you are employed or associated that might be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission, and the positions you hold in these entities.

N/A
Arjun Batra
Reference 1 Name
Retired Commander (US Navy) - Douglas Bloomquist
Reference 1 Address
Reference 1 Email address
Douglas Bloomquist <
Reference 1 Phone
Reference 2 Name
Dr. Harmeet S. Sachdev, MD
Reference 2 Address
Reference 2 Email address
Reference 2 Phone
Supplemental Questions
If applicable, have you ever attended or watched a meeting of the Commission(s) to which you are applying?
Yes No
Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled time? Yes No
Arjun Batra

Please describe your experience in serving on a Commission or Board.

As a Chairman and Vice Chairman of San Jose City Community Oversight Committee for Measure T, I conducted its regular meetings, reviewed all aspects of all infrastructure projects funded with Measure T funds, wrote the annual report to City Council and presented major findings, deviations and recommendations at the Council Open meetings.

As an Advisory Board Member on the San Jose Smart
City Advisory Committee, I attended its regularly scheduled meetings. Based on my broad and deep technical knowledge and management experience, I made suggestions to help the city achieve the Mayor’s Smart City vision.

Considering your experience and activities in business, labor, School, professional, social,
Commissions, Boards, or other organizations, indicate the experience, training, knowledge and/or skills which qualify you for appointment.

I have held senior leadership positions at IBM and Intel, including managing development of advanced technologies and running business groups with millions of dollars in budget and annual targets. As a result I possess strong analytical skills to analyze complex problems, finance and financial analysis, capital and expense budgeting, resource allocation and prioritization issues.

I know how to lead teams,
persuade and win the support of colleagues and peers, and make data driven decisions. I have developed strong listening and communication skills to understand and reflect the needs of constituents and government and private partners. Also, I am well versed in modern and evolving technologies applicable to Smart City projects.

My engagements with the City have exposed me to and given me understanding of the City's government structure, operations, and decision making processes, the laws governing the city and its obligations to the public.

What is your understanding of the purpose of the Commission? The San Jose City Council, consisting of ten district representatives, purpose is to formulate citywide policies, adopt laws, ordinances, approve budgets and priorities. The council holds regular "open" meetings chaired by the mayor to inform the public and to seek their feedback/comments.

Please list three issues facing the City that you feel the Council should address.

1. Increased homelessness and the lack of affordable housing for all 2. Unsustainable income inequality especially for service and middle-class workers 3. Outdated technology and crime prevention systems that are needed to make San Jose even a safer, smarter and more convenient city Arjun Batra
(Optional) Please upload a resume.

Anything else you would like us to know?
My goal is to make San Jose Homelessness-free. The safest, smartest, and most convenient city to live, work, and raise a family in.

Verification
By checking the box below, you agree with the following statement.

I Agree *
Arjun Batra

Submit Date: Jan 02, 2023
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Street Address
Suite or Apt
City
State
Postal Code
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
Employer
Job Title

Your application will remain on file for one year from the date of submission. During the year, your application may be considered for unanticipated vacancies.

Are you a resident of San Jose?

Yes

No
What district do you live in? To verify, please click here:
https://rovservices.sccgov.org/Home/IndexPost?
selected=dt&electionId=133&distance=5&navtab=vc&asm=simple *

District 10

Length of Residency

6 or more years

Which Boards would you like to apply for?
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy: Submitted Current Employer Address
George
Casey
San Jose
CA
95123
Unlock Technologies, Inc.

Director, Corporate Counsel
George Casey
Current Employer of Spouse
n/a
Address of Current Employer of Spouse
Spouse's Job Title
n/a
If you or your spouse is retired and receiving a pension, please state source of pension.

Eligibility Requirements Under City Charter Section 404: To be appointed, applicants for the Council District 8 and 10 unanticipated vacancies:
1 .

The person must have been a citizen of the United States for at least one year immediately preceding the date upon which the person is appointed.
2 .

If appointed to such office, the person must have been a registered elector of the City of San José at the time of the person’s appointment.

Question applies to
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
Why are you interested in representing this district on the City Council? My family and I have lived in this district since 1979. I lived in the Rancho Santa Teresa neighborhood during my elementary and junior high years and the Crossgates neighborhood in Almaden during my high school and college years. My parents, sister, niece and nephews continue to reside in the Crossgates neighborhood. My daughter and I live in the West Santa Teresa Foothills neighborhood. In short, three generations of my family call District 10 home.

I love District 10 and the positive impact it's had on me and my family. I've viewed the district through the eyes of a child, young adult, adult and, most importantly, a father. I believe these varied vantage points combined with my professional and academic background would serve my district well on the City Council.

George Casey
Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy Please list your past community experience and other qualifications for the role.

I currently represent District 10 on the Planning Commission. I've had the great pleasure of participating in youth basketball and tackle football as a head coach.

Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy Do you plan to run for the full term of this seat?
I would like to run, but the decision to do so would depend on whether I have the support of the district.

Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy What is the biggest challenge specific to the council district you aspire to be appointed to represent?
Crime/homelessness
Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy Contact Phone number for the Public
Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy E-mail for the public
Interests & Experiences
High School, College, Professional, Vocational, or Other Schools Attended. Please include Major or Field of Study, Dates Attended, Degree and Date of Degree.

High School: Bellarmine College Preparatory - Diploma College: Santa Clara University - BS in Political Science San Jose State University - Master in Urban and Regional Planning Santa Clara University School of Law - Law Degree University of California, Berkeley - Masters of Real Estate Development and Design
George Casey

List any position or office held in any governmental agency, civic, or charitable organization including the dates.

Languages Spoken
Special Awards or Recognitions Received
Please state why you want to become a member of this Board or Commission including specific objectives which you would work toward as a member.

Please see above.

Please state any other information which you feel would be useful in reviewing your application
Do you own property in the City of San José?

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No
If yes, please list the addresses here.

Do you rent property in the City of San José?

Yes

No
If yes, is it a month-to-month lease?

Yes

Please review the scope of your
board/commission in Municipal Code Chapter 2.08.

Based on your best judgment, does this
Board or Commission make decisions that may affect sources of income, interests in real property, personal finances or investments of you or your spouse?

Yes

No
George Casey
If yes, please explain. Please identify any organizations, associations, corporations, or entities by which you are employed or associated that might be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission, and the positions you hold in these entities.

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Etoi Allen
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David Leyman
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George Casey

If applicable, have you ever attended or watched a meeting of the Commission(s) to which you are applying?

Yes

No
Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled time?

Yes

No
Please describe your experience in serving on a Commission or Board.

My experience as a Planning Commissioner representing District 10 has been a rewarding experience. It has been an honor to participate in the process that shapes our built environment.

Considering your experience and activities in business, labor, School, professional, social,
Commissions, Boards, or other organizations, indicate the experience, training, knowledge and/or skills which qualify you for appointment.

The City Council is the legislative body that represents the community. I believe my background as an attorney provides the academic and professional experience suitable to help formulate citywide policy, adopt laws/ordinances, and approve budgets.

What is your understanding of the purpose of the Commission? District 10 Council seat represents the district in deliberations that determine citywide policy, the adoption of laws/ordinances, and the approval of budgets.

Please list three issues facing the City that you feel the Council should address.

Please see above.

George Casey
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City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy: Submitted Current Employer Address
Wendi
Mahaney-gurahoo
San Jose
CA
95120
Self Employed
Care Advocate, Leadership
Development, Executive
Coaching, and Strategic
Planning
Wendi Mahaney-gurahoo
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Pacific Clinics
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Eligibility Requirements Under City Charter Section 404: To be appointed, applicants for the Council District 8 and 10 unanticipated vacancies:
1 .

The person must have been a citizen of the United States for at least one year immediately preceding the date upon which the person is appointed.
2 .

If appointed to such office, the person must have been a registered elector of the City of San José at the time of the person’s appointment.

Wendi Mahaney-gurahoo
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City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
Why are you interested in representing this district on the City Council? My blended family has lived in District 10 for the past 15 years and is rooted in our community. Our children have both attended and graduated (last one to graduate from Leland High School, June 2022) from San Jose Unified School District (SJUSD) schools. Our oldest son is a full stack software engineer who works for a startup company in San Jose.

Our daughter-in-law returned to San Jose after college to teach Kindergarten at the SJUSD school that she attended as a child, Los Alamitos Elementary.

Our
youngest son is his senior class president and has become my youth advisor. Finally, my husband worked in high tech finance for years in Silicon Valley and then made a career change to non-profit social sector work when our son was born in order to spend more quality time with our family.

My family is my highest
priority and I am blessed to have their support whenever I jump into opportunities for giving back to the community.

I was raised by a working class family who instilled the values of hard work, a strong sense of ethics, and the belief in lifelong learning. One of the core tenets of my value system is built upon the idea of giving back to the community that has given me so much. One way that I have done this is through being a public servant. I am the Vice President of the San Jose Unified School District Board of Trustees as well as Chair of the City of San Jose‘s Library and Education Commission and have volunteered in many other capacities over the years in support of children and families. I have also spent the majority of my career working on behalf of
children, families, community, workforce, and small business in the education and child care space.

While my family has been fortunate, I recognize that not everyone in San Jose has that privilege and I believe that I have the skills, experience, and drive to work with my community on achieving positive outcomes for everyone. I am passionate about good government, transparency, and increasing civic engagement. I have worked at the local, state, and federal levels advocating and moving policy forward on behalf of my field. I also believe that my significant experience adds value to the current city council membership. I worked collaboratively on many projects as an employee of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County in partnership with city council and city staff in order to support families during the COVID-19 pandemic. We partnered to ensure that child care was available for essential City workers. We worked together to secure child care funding for families in the gap, those who did not qualify for subsidy but could not pay the full cost of care. We strategized to provide diapers, wipes, formula, and period products for our residents. My experience also includes working as an elected official in one of the large urban school districts in California. As a school board trustee, I have a perspective that is complementary to city council and allows me to be ready on day one to get to work.

The City of San
Jose and District 10 in particular is a beautiful place to live and our residents are concerned about issues that affect their quality of life and the well-being of everyone. I am interested in representing District 10 because I believe that I have a unique perspective that supports our community's feelings around the issues facing our neighborhoods and our city. Issues that include, working to alleviate homeless encampments, supporting strong public safety measures, and ensuring our city streets and public spaces are clean and in good repair. We must also focus on the implementation of strategic affordable housing plans as well as advocating for the prioritization of universal child care as core infrastructure. This work requires paying attention to improving our neighborhoods one by one.

I hope to represent District 10 and if
appointed I would engage with the constituents in my area to carry their voices fully into the work that we will do together.

Wendi Mahaney-gurahoo
Question applies to
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
Please list your past community experience and other qualifications for the role.

I am a Parent - District 10 Elected Trustee and Vice President, Area 5 – San Jose Unified School District Board of Education - Committee Representation; Budget Advisory Committee, Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, and San Jose Unified Council of Parent Teacher Association Appointed Chair – City of San Jose Public Library and Education Commission - Commission Leadership Activity; Budget Recommendation, Early Education Quality Standards, No Fines for Late Book Returns, Expanded Hours and Sunday Hours Expansion Philanthropy Liaison - Boys Team Charity (btc) Almaden Valley Advisory Council Member – Parent Helping Parents Selected Member, Co-Chair Policy & Advocacy Sub-committee – Local Early Education
Planning Council of Santa Clara County Member – Warmenhoven Foundation Advisory Committee
Advocacy Committee Chair/Member – California Child Care Administrators Association (EveryChild California) Childcare Technical Advisor – Low Income Investment Fund/Affordable Buildings for Children’s Development Advocacy and Communications Consultant - California Head Start Association
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City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
Do you plan to run for the full term of this seat?
Yes
Question applies to
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
What do you think is the biggest challenge the City of San José faces? I believe the greatest issue that the City of San Jose faces is improving the quality of life of its residents.

We live in an area of California that has so much to offer and yet people are leaving our city in large numbers. The cost of living has become so high that working class people can no longer provide the life that they want for their families and because we are losing residents at such a high pace, almost every employment sector is understaffed. This exodus erodes the city’s tax base and if people can not thrive in our city then neither can our businesses.

As a city government, it is important to focus on ensuring that the infrastructure is in good working order. The City needs to make sure that there is plenty of affordable housing and that there are collaborative solutions to unhoused encampments. It is also critical that the public feels and is in fact safe in every way from fire, crime, and traffic incidents. The City is also responsible for ensuring that our roads and public spaces are in excellent condition and that our environment is healthy for all residents and their families. There is so much work to do and we need to do it in partnership with other entities like the County of Santa Clara. The City of San Jose has recently partnered with the County of Santa Clara around the Single System of Care Initiative. This work helps our residents navigate the complex systems that affect them within the County and the City. It is a very efficient way to work together on behalf of those we represent. I can imagine if this partnership finds further success there will be other opportunities where working together benefits all of us.

Wendi Mahaney-gurahoo
Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy What is the biggest challenge specific to the council district you aspire to be appointed to represent?
District 10 residents are very engaged community members who care deeply about the quality of life in the Almaden and Blossom Valley region of San Jose. The D10 area includes wonderful schools, libraries, community centers, parks, lakes, trails, wildlife, and green spaces. Many neighborhood associations are committed to not only ensuring that their community spaces are beautiful but also spend time making sure neighbors are connected to each other. There are quite a few issues of residential concern including unhoused encampments, public safety, and blight. D10 residents are also concerned about the cost of living in our city as many would like to see their adult children able to afford the ability to purchase a home and raise their grandchildren in the area. As homeless encampments are an issue that we all must work together to solve, I am deeply concerned about unhoused children and their families. It will be important that every district in the City do its fair share in supporting affordable housing and D10 is no different. If we look at creating affordable housing near our VTA transportation center as well as co-locating child care within housing we are making the very best decision that will support our city for years to come. One issue around public safety that should be highlighted is around traffic activity. Although building our elementary, middle, and high schools within 10 blocks of each other has been very efficient, it also causes concerns around traffic and accidents in our neighborhoods. In fact, a Bret Harte Middle School crossing guard was just hit by a car and sent to the hospital. Although the crossing guard did not sustain life ending injury, the danger still exists and I hope to work with the community to proactively address these types of accidents. The City of San Jose’s Vision Zero Action Plan has lifted up ways to mitigate traffic accidents like these around schools. However, both Almaden Expressway and Blossom Hill Road have been identified by the city as roads that account for a high proportion of fatalities and severe injuries. We see the portable signs to slow down so as not to create more fatalities but we will need to implement more of the plan. D10 resident engagement in the Vision Zero Task Force can not only prioritize traffic enforcement but we can work together to create other risk reduction strategies and communication plans that work best for the unique issues occurring on our city streets. Another element of public safety I want to address relates to the recent Graystone fire. We must look ahead and prepare for the next fire season because D10 continues to be a significant risk for serious fire damage due to the composition of single family homes and large areas of green spaces.We cannot wait until the next fire is upon us. We need to be well resourced and prepared now. Finally, quality of life includes taking care of our environment. This means making sure our streets and creeks are clean. When I walk my dogs along the Los Alamitos Creek trail I can see there is more work to do to clean up trash, remove graffiti, and tow abandoned vehicles.

Interests & Experiences
High School, College, Professional, Vocational, or Other Schools Attended. Please include Major or Field of Study, Dates Attended, Degree and Date of Degree.

Master of Science, Management Organizational Leadership, and Change Colorado Technical University, 2015
Child Development Administration Class, West Valley College, 2013 Child Development
Administration Class, San Jose City College, 2013
Training Intensive at Enneagram Association in the
Narrative Tradition, 2010
Reggio Emilia Italy School Study Tour, 1999
Child Development Administrators
Class, Irvine Valley College, 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Child Development (minor Child Psychology) California State University Chico, 1992
General Education Transfer Student, California State University Sacramento, 1990
General Education, Spanish Class, Shasta College, 1987
West Valley High School
Graduate, Cottonwood CA, 1987
Program Director Permit, California Department of Education, 2019 List any position or office held in any governmental agency, civic, or charitable organization including the dates.

Elected Trustee and Vice President, Area 5 – San Jose Unified School District Board of Education, 2020- present Appointed Chair – City of San Jose Public Library and Education Commission, 2017-present Philanthropy Liaison - Boys Team Charity (btc) Almaden Valley, 2018-2020 Selected Member – Local Early Education Planning Council of Santa Clara County, 2020-present Languages Spoken
Special Awards or Recognitions Received
Please state why you want to become a member of this Board or Commission including specific objectives which you would work toward as a member.

As someone who is already representing a large portion of the district as a San Jose Unified School District trustee, I have worked in support of this community for most of my career and most specifically during the COVID 19 pandemic. Families, most specifically parents, have brought extensive concerns to me regarding the pandemic, as well as several quality of life issues such as traffic safety, maintained parks, and accessible community centers.

As such, I am interested in representing District 10 as a Council Member because I have a unique perspective that reflects our community's thoughts around the issues and concerns facing our neighborhoods and our city. I am interested in working towards securing a great quality of life for residents by improving our neighborhoods through responsive public safety, clean city streets, well maintained parks, healthy water and air, fully operating libraries and community centers, partnering with our schools, and being proactive around humane homeless encampment management.

As a new appointee, it would be important for me to spend a significant amount of time in the district getting to know the residents and community on a deeper level to ensure I am bringing forward their concerns. I would prioritize working to ensure that we have a strong public safety plan in place and that the urgent issues in the district are managed in a timely and satisfactory way. I would also work on strengthening the programs that make a city family and child friendly. Strengthening the city's quality programming for children and youth is of utmost importance to me including continuing support of the Children's Bill of Rights, the Children and Youth Master Plan, and also creating an Annual Children's Budget. I would also like to prioritize continued investments in our child care provider system as well as working with our city’s planning and building department to ensure that opening child care programs are not burdensome to these small business operators. It will also be important to me that the city continues to designate child care facilities within its own buildings, in affordable housing projects, retails spaces, public transportation spaces, and engages in partnerships with school districts for space.

In addition to my
role as a school board trustee, I am currently the Chair of the City of San Jose’s Library Commission and Wendi Mahaney-gurahoo
formerly the Chief Community Impact Officer for First 5 Santa Clara County.

At First 5, I worked with our
leadership team in securing child care for essential workers and for families caught in the gap, those who did not qualify for subsidy and could also not afford child care in order to go to work. I also led the charge on securing funding to provide $10,000 awards for over 500 Family Child Care Home (FCCH) providers to continue to keep their doors open serving essential workers and later everyone else. Even still, over 350 of these women owned small businesses closed their doors forever. So in order to build more early education and child care workforce, I secured an initial $5 million in funding to design and implement a set of child care workforce initiatives. These initiatives include; Early Education and Child Care Apprenticeship Program, Family Child Care Home providers Shared Service Alliance, and with the implementation of California’s Transitional Kindergarten (TK) grade level, a TK Equity project in support of building more quality TK classroom Teachers. These programs have launched with great success and are in process of securing their second round of $5 million in funding.

During the pandemic at First 5, I also
worked with our leadership team to secure funding from the City of San Jose and other government agencies to distribute over 3 million diapers, baby wipes, formula, and period products to our most deeply impacted community members.

My work at the City of San Jose Library and Education Commission has been deeply rewarding and the level of community service our library system engages in is best in class.

During my tenure we worked on so many initiatives but the work that was accomplished during the COVID-19 pandemic was particularly notable. Our library system led the way in supporting digital equity for our city residents and in particular our city's children. The amount of work done to implement broadband access, distribute hotspots and laptops, and ensuring digital library cards were available for everyone is to be highly commended. Our work to open back up fully and even expand the library's Sunday hours is of special importance as this is what the community asked for most. Finally, close to my heart is the work the library system has done to build a robust child care workforce program called Family, Friend, and Neighbor. As a leader at First 5 and one of the early investors in this work I have been very proud to see the amazing growth of this program. I am proud to see hundreds of people engage in these quality professional development opportunities.

As a San Jose Unified School District Board of Education Trustee the work during the COVID-19 pandemic has been deep and wide. We not only had to completely move to synchronous online learning but we had to become an entity that manages the administration of healthcare monitoring of its workforce and students. The many operational change issues that needed to be addressed cannot be fully discussed here but I will highlight some of the most critical. The district work included the distribution of hotspots and laptops for everyone, feeding every student and family who were hungry, asking our bus drivers to do welfare and attendance checks, loaning out our nurses to the county to support the greater community, constructing safe physical spaces at schools and offices, ramping up significant mental health support structures, and managing through pandemic workforce burn out. Of particular note, we never lost sight of the district goal to improve quality of education through the
implementation of our grading for equity initiative and the implementation of ethnic studies classes. I am most particularly proud to work with this group of elected officials collaboratively and successfully representing our students, families, and staff.

Please state any other information which you feel would be useful in reviewing your application
I believe that it is incredibly important that women are equally represented in all leadership positions where decisions are being made. The current makeup of our City Council includes only three women.

Seeing this, I felt a call to action and have respectfully submitted my application for appointment.

In
addition to this, public policy should be created and legislated by those most affected by its implementation. Because of that, the lived experiences of our legislators matter. My experience as a single mom for over ten years living paycheck to paycheck and barely making ends meet taught me the importance of working for employers who put staff first.

I was lucky that my employer subsidized 70
percent of my child care and even still I struggled. As I moved through life and met my future husband, who immigrated from Trinidad and Tobago at age 16, we focused on creating a strong blended family. We have been a family for 15 years and have been lucky enough to see our children grow and succeed. I bring all of these diverse life experiences to bear in all the decisions brought before me.

Do you own property in the City of San José?

Yes

No
Wendi Mahaney-gurahoo
If yes, please list the addresses here.

Do you rent property in the City of San José?
Yes No
If yes, is it a month-to-month lease?
Yes No
State and local law require that you abstain from participation in decisions that may affect your financial interests, including sources of income, interest in real property, personal finances or investments. In addition, if appointed, you may be required to fill out a disclosure statement which identifies certain financial interest beginning with the immediate twelve-month period prior to your appointment. Please review the scope of your board/commission in Municipal Code Chapter 2.08. Based on your best judgment, does this Board or Commission make decisions that may affect sources of income, interests in real property, personal finances or investments of you or your spouse? Yes No
If yes, please explain. Please identify any organizations, associations, corporations, or entities by which you are employed or associated that might be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission, and the positions you hold in these entities.

San Jose Unified School District, Trustee Area 5 - Elected FIRST 5 Santa Clara County - Client Parents Helping Parents - Client Silicon Valley Community Foundation - Client Educare CA at Silicon Valley - Client Pacific Clinics - My husband’s agency
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Susan Ellenberg
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Reference 1 Email address
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Wendi Mahaney-gurahoo

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Veronica Goei
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Supplemental Questions
If applicable, have you ever attended or watched a meeting of the Commission(s) to which you are applying?
Yes No
Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled time? Yes No
Please describe your experience in serving on a Commission or Board.

San Jose Unified School District, Trustee and Vice President Area 5 City of San Jose Library and Education Commission, Chair
Considering your experience and activities in business, labor, School, professional, social, Commissions, Boards, or other organizations, indicate the experience, training, knowledge and/or skills which qualify you for appointment.

Elected Trustee and Vice President, Area 5 – San Jose Unified School District Board of Education - Committee Representation; Budget Advisory Committee, Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, and San Jose Unified Council of Parent Teacher Association Appointed Chair – City of San Jose Public Library and Education Commission - Commission Leadership Activity; Budget Recommendation, Early Education Quality Standards, No Fines for Late Book Returns, Expanded Hours and Sunday Hours Expansion Philanthropy Liaison - Boys Team Charity (btc) Almaden Valley Advisory Council Member – Parent Helping Parents Selected Member, Co-Chair Policy & Advocacy Sub-committee – Local Early Education Planning Council of Santa Clara County Member – Warmenhoven Foundation Advisory Committee Advocacy Committee Chair/Member – California Child Care Administrators Association (EveryChild California) Childcare Technical Advisor – Low Income Investment Fund/Affordable Buildings for Children’s Development Advocacy and Communications Consultant - California Head Start Association Wendi Mahaney-gurahoo

What is your understanding of the purpose of the Commission? As local legislators, councilmembers are responsible for and responsive to the citizens who elected them.

Depending on the city’s charter and state laws, they may perform the following functions: Review and approve the annual budget; Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities; Oversee performance of the local public employees; Oversee effectiveness of programs; Establish tax rates; Enter into legal contracts; Borrow funds; Pass ordinances and resolutions; Modify the city’s charter; Regulate land use through zoning laws; Regulate business activity through licensing and regulations; Regulate public health and safety; Exercise the power of eminent domain; Communicate policies and programs to residents; Respond to constituent needs and complaints; and Represent the community to other levels of government. Source: https://www.nlc.org/city-councils/
Please list three issues facing the City that you feel the Council should address.

High Cost of Living/Affordable Housing Homeless Encampments Public Safety/Blight Anything else you would like us to know?
Wendi Mahaney-Gurahoo San Jose, CA 95120 |(408)
www.linkedin.com/in/wendimg Community Impact Leader Dynamic community and organizational leader, with 30+ years of experience in advocacy, policy development, communications, operations, contract management, and education management across government, non-profit, and private sectors. Outstanding relationship management and client relations skills delivering innovative solutions with key stakeholders and community partners. Excellence in leadership development of staff. Public Policy | Advocacy | Legislative Process | Leadership Development | Strategic Planning Education | Child Care | Partnership Development | Communication | Public Speaking Community Engagement | Organizational Development | Business Development Research & Data Analysis | Regulatory Compliance | Grant Management Key Accomplishments Organizational design of the Community Impact and Early Learning Departments (FIRST 5) Raised over $13.5M for projects and initiatives during COVID-19 pandemic (FIRST 5) Sponsorship of legislative bills (AB 762 & AB 1897) on behalf of California’s center- Wendi Mahaney-gurahoo

based child-care programs (CHSA) Operational Management of 88 Child Development Centers with fiscal responsibility over $45M+ (CDI/CDC) Partnered with over 40 school districts, county offices of education, and community partners to open 50 child care facilities within a 5 year period (CDI/CDC) Professional Experience Education and Child Care Advocate Consultant | San Jose, CA 07/2022-Present Leadership Development, Advocacy and Public Policy Management, Executive Coaching, and Strategic Planning FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Educare California at Silicon Valley Parents Helping Parents Silicon Valley Community Foundation FIRST 5 Santa Clara County | San Jose, CA 07/2017 – 06/2022 Chief Community Impact Officer / Chief Early Education Officer/Deputy Chief of early Education Secured $5M from the County of Santa Clara to pilot three child care workforce initiatives Manage multiple early learning grants $20M+ over 4 years, supporting quality assurance and workforce development of Santa Clara Counties – QUALITY MATTERS…a STRONG START for kids Raised $1M+ through City of San Jose Scholarship program to award 40 families with 12-month tuition and child care assistance Managed the Family Child Care Stabilization Partnership Project, raising $7.1M+ for early learning and financial support for 500+ Family Child Care Home providers in the City of San Jose & Santa Clara County Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) | San Jose, CA 11/2016 – 06/2017 Director of Educare Programs Supported operating programs in collaboration with leadership partners such as Santa Clara County Office of Education, Franklin McKinley School District, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County, and Ounce of Prevention Fund The Institute for Human and Social Development, Inc. (IHSD) | San Mateo, CA 06/2016 – 11/2016 Associate Executive Director Efficiently led and managed the agency's 12 large child development programs and multiple support services in partnership with San Mateo County Office of Education Wendi Mahaney-Gurahoo San Jose, CA 95120
|(408) www.linkedin.com/in/wendimg Professional Experience California Head Start Association (CHSA) | Sacramento, CA 12/2014 – 11/2016 Advocacy and Communications Consultant Successfully created and moved AB 762 – Child Care Centers Integrated License: Birth to Age 5 Programs through legislation, enacted in 2016 Advocate for AB 1897 – Integrated Birth through Entering First Grade Facility License Option Managed Federal Legislative Advocacy Days for the membership during the 2016 session Child Development, Inc. (CDI/CDC) | San Jose, CA 1995 – 2013 Vice President of Operations, San Jose & Sacramento Regions (2011 – 2013) Created and launched four new lines of service for 156 centers, including After School Enrichment Classes, After School Recreation Sports Program, Summer Camp Specialties, and After School 21st Century Learning Programs Strengthened community and corporate partnerships, which led to building new business-to- business relationships, including Google Family Services, California Department of Education, and local resource/referral agencies Managed annual grants of $27M and private revenue of $25M supporting children in poverty, early childhood education across northern California, encompassing 88 centers, 4k staff, and 6k children Senior Director of Business Growth and Development (2008 – 2011) Designed and implemented survival and revival strategies for all aspects of the agency leading to growth and expansion during a time of recession Created and chaired the CDI Statewide Advocacy Committee, addressing State proposed budget cuts Partnered with the David and Lucile Packard Foundation to create sustainable options for high-need childcare Standardized the Request for Proposal tool, which is utilized across 35 of California’s Unified School Districts Built strong partnerships with over 25+ community leaders (California Department of Education, child care planning councils, superintendents, etc.) to ensure high exposure in early education and youth development Redesigned 20+ CDI business metrics, which led to accurately-measured information for strategic planning, including weekly enrollment, average daily attendance, business staffing models, and center capacity Professional Memberships Elected Trustee and Vice President, Area 5 – San Jose Unified School District Board of Education Appointed Chair – City of San Jose Public Library and Education Commission Advisory Council Member – Parent Helping Parents Selected Member, Co-Chair Policy & Advocacy Sub-committee – Santa Clara County Local Child Care Planning Council Member – Warmenhoven Foundation Advisory Committee Advocacy Committee Chair/Member (previous) – California Child Care Administrators Association (EveryChild California) Childcare Technical Advisor (previous) – Low Income Investment Fund/Affordable Buildings for Children’s Development Community Participant – (previous) San Mateo County Child Care Partnership Council Education Master of Science, Management, Organizational Leadership and Change – Colorado Technical University Bachelor of Arts, Child Development (minor – Child Psychology) – California State University- Chico Program Director Permit – California Department of Education Wendi Mahaney-gurahoo

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WENDI MAHANEY-GURAHOO
San Jose, CA 95120
|(408) www.linkedin.com/in/wendimg

COMMUNITY IMPACT LEADER
Dynamic community and organizational leader, with 30+ years of experience in advocacy, policy development, communications, operations, contract management, and education management across government, non-profit, and private sectors. Outstanding relationship management and client relations skills delivering innovative solutions with key stakeholders and community partners. Excellence in leadership development of staff.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
▪ Organizational design of the Community Impact and Early Learning Departments (FIRST 5) ▪ Raised over $13.5M for projects and initiatives during COVID-19 pandemic (FIRST 5) ▪ Sponsorship of legislative bills (AB 762 & AB 1897) on behalf of California’s center-based child-care programs (CHSA) ▪ Operational Management of 88 Child Development Centers with fiscal responsibility over $45M+ (CDI/CDC) ▪ Partnered with over 40 school districts, county offices of education, and community partners to open 50 child care facilities within a 5 year period (CDI/CDC)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION ANDCHILD CARE ADVOCATE CONSULTANT | SAN JOSE, CA 07/2022-PRESENT Leadership Development, Advocacy and Public Policy Management, Executive Coaching, and Strategic Planning ● FIRST 5 Santa Clara County
● Educare California at Silicon Valley
● Parents Helping Parents
● Silicon Valley Community Foundation
FIRST 5 SANTA CLARA COUNTY | SAN JOSE, CA 07/2017 – 06/2022

CHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFFICER / CHIEF EARLY EDUCATION OFFICER/DEPUTY CHIEF OF EARLYEDUCATION ▪ Secured $5M from the County of Santa Clara to pilot three child care workforce initiatives ▪ Manage multiple early learning grants $20M+ over 4 years, supporting quality assurance and workforce development of Santa Clara Counties – QUALITY MATTERS…a STRONG START for kids ▪ Raised $1M+ through City of San Jose Scholarship program to award 40 families with 12-month tuition and child care assistance
▪ Managed the Family Child Care Stabilization Partnership Project,raising $7.1M+ for early learning and financial support for 500+ Family Child Care Home providers in the City of San Jose & Santa Clara County SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION (SCCOE) | SAN JOSE, CA 11/2016 – 06/2017

DIRECTOR OF EDUCARE PROGRAMS
▪ Supported operating programs in collaboration with leadership partners such as Santa Clara County Office of Education, Franklin McKinley School District, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County, and Ounce of Prevention Fund THE INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. (IHSD)| SAN MATEO, CA 06/2016 – 11/2016

ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
▪ Efficiently led and managed the agency's 12 large child development programs and multiple support services in partnership with San Mateo County Office of Education

WENDI MAHANEY-GURAHOO
San Jose, CA 95120
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CALIFORNIA HEAD START ASSOCIATION (CHSA) | SACRAMENTO, CA 12/2014 – 11/2016

ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
▪ Successfully created and moved AB 762 – Child Care Centers Integrated License: Birth to Age 5 Programsthrough legislation, enacted in 2016
▪ Advocate for AB 1897 – Integrated Birth through Entering First Grade Facility License Option ▪ Managed Federal Legislative Advocacy Days for the membership during the 2016 session CHILD DEVELOPMENT, INC. (CDI/CDC) | SAN JOSE, CA 1995 – 2013 VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, SAN JOSE & SACRAMENTO REGIONS (2011 – 2013) ▪ Created and launched four new lines of service for 156 centers, including After School Enrichment Classes, After School Recreation Sports Program, Summer Camp Specialties, and After School 21st Century Learning Programs ▪ Strengthened community and corporate partnerships, which led to building new business-to-business relationships, including Google Family Services, California Department of Education, and local resource/referral agencies ▪ Managed annual grants of $27M and private revenue of $25M supporting children in poverty, early childhood education across northern California, encompassing 88 centers, 4k staff, and 6k children SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (2008 – 2011) ▪ Designed and implemented survival and revival strategies for all aspects of the agency leading to growth and expansion during a time of recession
▪ Created and chaired the CDI Statewide Advocacy Committee, addressing State proposed budget cuts ▪ Partnered with the David and Lucile Packard Foundation to create sustainable options for high-need childcare ▪ Standardized the Request for Proposal tool, which is utilized across 35 of California’s Unified School Districts ▪ Built strong partnerships with over 25+ community leaders (California Department of Education, child care planning councils, superintendents, etc.) to ensure high exposure in early education and youth development ▪ Redesigned 20+ CDI business metrics, which led to accurately-measured information for strategic planning, including weekly enrollment, average daily attendance, business staffing models, and center capacity

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Elected Trustee and Vice President, Area 5– San Jose Unified School District Board of Education Appointed Chair – City of San Jose Public Library and Education Commission Advisory Council Member – Parent Helping Parents
Selected Member, Co-Chair Policy & Advocacy Sub-committee– Santa Clara County Local Child Care Planning Council Member – Warmenhoven Foundation Advisory Committee
Advocacy Committee Chair/Member (previous) – California Child Care Administrators Association (EveryChild California) Childcare Technical Advisor (previous)– Low Income Investment Fund/Affordable Buildings for Children’s Development Community Participant – (previous) San Mateo County Child Care Partnership Council

EDUCATION
Master of Science, Management, Organizational Leadership and Change– Colorado Technical University Bachelor of Arts, Child Development (minor – Child Psychology) – California State University-Chico Program Director Permit – California Department of Education

Submit Date: Jan 03, 2023
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District 10

Length of Residency

6 or more years

Which Boards would you like to apply for?
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy: Submitted Current Employer Address
Dennis
Hawkins
San Jose
CA
95123
Retired
n/a
Dennis Hawkins
Current Employer of Spouse
Music for Minors
Address of Current Employer of Spouse
Spouse's Job Title
Music Teacher
If you or your spouse is retired and receiving a pension, please state source of pension.

Dennis - City of San Jose Federated Retirement and CalPERS; Marie - City of San Jose Federated Retirement
Question applies to
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
For City Council District 8 and 10 unanticipated vacancies, please submit your application no later than midnight on January 2
. Your name and contact information, should you provide it, will be available publicly on the City Clerk website when you apply (list updated each City business day). All applications are subject to a conflict of interest check performed by the Office of the City Attorney.

Eligibility Requirements Under City Charter Section 404: To be appointed, applicants for the Council District 8 and 10 unanticipated vacancies:
1 .

The person must have been a citizen of the United States for at least one year immediately preceding the date upon which the person is appointed.
2 .

If appointed to such office, the person must have been a registered elector of the City of San José at the time of the person’s appointment.

Question applies to
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
Why are you interested in representing this district on the City Council? I am interested in representing District 10 on the City Council because I believe that San Jose continues to face huge challenges and deserves strong, experienced leaders working to solve problems and improve the quality of life throughout our city.

Over the past twenty years, we have seen a decline in
public safety and city services in every neighborhood. Many residents fear for their personal safety and security. Homelessness is pervasive throughout San Jose, which strains our social and medical services.

Our streets are less safe because of increased traffic and poor maintenance, while many of our parks are unkempt and our employees cannot deliver appropriate levels of service due to ongoing staffing shortages.

Our residents deserve open and honest conversations and decisions that ensure equitable services throughout San Jose
Dennis Hawkins
Question applies to
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
Please list your past community experience and other qualifications for the role.

I served 24 years as a member of the Oak Grove School District Board of Trustees.

Much of District 10
encompasses neighborhoods that I represented as an elected school board member.

In addition, I worked
for 25+ years in public administration with the City and County.

I began my public service as one of the
first appointees to the San Jose Youth Commission. My commitment to San Jose has never wavered. I have a deep understanding of the role and function of local government based on my experience as both an elected and appointed public official.

In addition, I have served in various volunteer positions with community-based organizations such as Special Olympics, YMCA, Boy Scouts, and Santa Teresa Music and Arts Association.

Question applies to
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
Do you plan to run for the full term of this seat?
If appointed as District 10 Councilmember I intend on being an active and fully functioning representative of District 10.

I do not believe that it is in the best interests of District 10 residents or the City of San Jose for the Council to appoint a lame-duck Councilmember. Pledging not to seek election in 2024 would undermine my ability to serve and advocate for District 10 and the city. Whoever is appointed Councilmember will be held accountable by the voters of District 10, if they choose to seek election, just as Mayor Mahan will again face the voters in 2024. I pledge to work to earn the trust and support of the people I serve and to decide about the future in the future.

I prefer to keep all options open so that the
residents of District 10 know that they can count on someone at City Hall who is 100% committed to fully representing their interests and is dedicated to working with all facets of our community to solve the problems and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

Question applies to
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
What do you think is the biggest challenge the City of San José faces? Public safety and providing effective services are among the biggest challenges facing San Jose. San Jose was once known as the safest large city in America. That level of safety was intentionally built on a community-based approach to crime prevention, intervention, and suppression strategies. I regard homelessness as a public safety issue because of the impacts on our neighborhoods and our unhoused residents. Solving our public safety challenges require collaborative solutions with neighbors, the County, community and faith-based organizations, and the state and federal governments. Providing and sustaining mental health and addiction treatment programs with assisted housing support is essential to address our homeless problems. To make San Jose a better city I believe a holistic view is needed to improve all city services - police, fire, code enforcement, parks and recreation, library, streets, and traffic, etc.

We cannot expect improvement in the delivery of basic city services without solving the City’s chronic inability to recruit, train, and retain employees in all job classifications.

Dennis Hawkins
Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy What is the biggest challenge specific to the council district you aspire to be appointed to represent?
The needs of District 10 residents are similar to the needs of all San Jose residents. District 10 today is not the same District 10 as many have perceived over the years. It is more diverse ethnically and socio- economically. Through the redistricting process, District 10 has undergone significant changes – extending east and south of prior boundaries. The district now includes all the Blossom Valley and Santa Teresa neighborhoods south of Highway 85, extending south beyond Bernal Avenue. The common denominators are that we all want safe and secure neighborhoods, safe streets and access to affordable and efficient transportation, good economic and employment opportunities, sound land use planning, equitable and appropriate services for families, seniors, and persons with disabilities such as child care, good schools and after school programs, and the availability and timely response of quality City services when needed. The district will have had 3 Councilmembers in little over 2 years. A priority is to develop and grow the relationships between residents, the Councilmember, and City Hall. A significant effort is required to meet the challenge of bringing the neighborhoods together. As a Councilmember, it will be important to find the common interests throughout the District while also recognizing, honoring, and working with the unique strengths and needs of each neighborhood in the new District 10.

Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy Contact Phone number for the Public
Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy E-mail for the public
Demographics (Optional)
The demographic information you choose to provide is VOLUNTARY and OPTIONAL. This information will be kept separate from your application and will not be used for evaluating applications or making appointments. The City of San José will use this information to solely conduct research and compile statistical reports regarding the composition of its Board and Commission applicants.

To which gender identity do you most identify?
Interests & Experiences
High School, College, Professional, Vocational, or Other Schools Attended. Please include Major or Field of Study, Dates Attended, Degree and Date of Degree.

Abraham Lincoln High School, San Jose; San Jose State University, BS-Business Administration, Finance Dennis Hawkins

List any position or office held in any governmental agency, civic, or charitable organization including the dates.

Oak Grove School District Board of Trustees, December 1994 - December 2018; City of San Jose, 1994 - 2012; County of Santa Clara, 2012 - 2019; City of Los Altos, 2019 - 2020; Santa Clara County Special Games, Inc., DBA Santa Clara County Special Olympics, Volunteer 1985 - 1994, President of the Board, 1991 - 1994; YMCA, 1993 - 1995; Santa Teresa Music and Arts Association, President 2003 - 2004 Languages Spoken
English
Special Awards or Recognitions Received
Please state why you want to become a member of this Board or Commission including specific objectives which you would work toward as a member.

Please state any other information which you feel would be useful in reviewing your application
Do you own property in the City of San José?

Yes

No
If yes, please list the addresses here.

Do you rent property in the City of San José?

Yes

No
If yes, is it a month-to-month lease?

Yes

No
Dennis Hawkins
State and local law require that you abstain from participation in decisions that may affect your financial interests, including sources of income, interest in real property, personal finances or investments. In addition, if appointed, you may be required to fill out a disclosure statement which identifies certain financial interest beginning with the immediate twelve-month period prior to your appointment. Please review the scope of your board/commission in Municipal Code Chapter 2.08. Based on your best judgment, does this Board or Commission make decisions that may affect sources of income, interests in real property, personal finances or investments of you or your spouse? Yes No
If yes, please explain. Please identify any organizations, associations, corporations, or entities by which you are employed or associated that might be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission, and the positions you hold in these entities.

I own a home in San Jose and am a beneficiary of the San Jose Federated Retirement System, in which my benefits are vested and previously set.

Reference 1 Name
Manny Barbara
Reference 1 Address
Reference 1 Email address
Reference 1 Phone
Reference 2 Name
Jeremy Nishihara
Reference 2 Address
Reference 2 Email address
Dennis Hawkins

Reference 2 Phone
Supplemental Questions
If applicable, have you ever attended or watched a meeting of the Commission(s) to which you are applying?

Yes

No
Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled time?

Yes

No
Please describe your experience in serving on a Commission or Board.

Elected School Board member, Oak Grove School District, 1994-2018; San Jose Youth Commission, 1971 - 1976; Santa Clara County Special Olympics, 1991 - 1994; Santa Teresa Music and Arts Association, 2003 - 2004
Considering your experience and activities in business, labor, School, professional, social,
Commissions, Boards, or other organizations, indicate the experience, training, knowledge and/or skills which qualify you for appointment.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration - Finance; experienced human resources manager; analytical skills; public relations and community outreach skills; 25+ years experience in public administration; 24 years experience as an elected official What is your understanding of the purpose of the Commission? Governing body for the City of San Jose; appoints and employs Council Appointees (City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk; City Auditor, Independent Police Auditor); appoints members to Boards and Commissions; serves as
City's appointed representative to various intergovernmental boards and authorities
Please list three issues facing the City that you feel the Council should address.

Public Safety; Equitable and appropriate provision of all City services; Oversight and management of the City budget and finances.

Dennis Hawkins
(Optional) Please upload a resume.

Anything else you would like us to know?
Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy On January 3, all applications will be transmitted to the City Councilmembers and posted to the City Clerk's webpage. If three or fewer applications per district are received, all applicants will be scheduled for interview at a City Council meeting (date to be determined). If more than three applications per district are received, the City Councilmembers will be polled for their "indications of interest" for three or more applicants (Depending on number of applicants). Those candidates who receive four or more indications of interest will proceed to an interview at a City Council Meeting (date to be determined). Please note: Councilmember votes of interest for applicants are exempt from disclosure because they reveal the deliberations of government officials [Deliberative Process [California Government Code § 6255]].

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Dennis Hawkins

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Dennis Hawkins
Submit Date: Jan 02, 2023
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Street Address
Suite or Apt
City
State
Postal Code
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
Employer
Job Title

Your application will remain on file for one year from the date of submission. During the year, your application may be considered for unanticipated vacancies.

Are you a resident of San Jose?

Yes

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What district do you live in? To verify, please click here:
https://rovservices.sccgov.org/Home/IndexPost?
selected=dt&electionId=133&distance=5&navtab=vc&asm=simple *

District 10

Length of Residency

6 or more years

Which Boards would you like to apply for?
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy: Submitted Current Employer Address
J. David
Heindel
San Jose
CA
95120
Hotworx
Owner
J. David Heindel
Current Employer of Spouse
Almaden Country Day School
Address of Current Employer of Spouse
Spouse's Job Title
Director of Admissions & Outreach
If you or your spouse is retired and receiving a pension, please state source of pension.

Eligibility Requirements Under City Charter Section 404: To be appointed, applicants for the Council District 8 and 10 unanticipated vacancies:
1 .

The person must have been a citizen of the United States for at least one year immediately preceding the date upon which the person is appointed.
2 .

If appointed to such office, the person must have been a registered elector of the City of San José at the time of the person’s appointment.

Question applies to
City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,
City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy
Why are you interested in representing this district on the City Council? I am submitting my application to serve in this temporary role during the 2023-2024 transition period because of the encouragement of District 10 community leaders, members of neighborhood associations and ordinary citizens. Serving on the District 10 Leadership Coalition especially as Chair over these past four years has allowed me to create a working relationship with many District 10 service groups and neighborhood associations. As a result, I have developed a deep understanding of the problems and needs of our neighborhoods.

My intent in serving as District 10 council representative is foremost to listen to all District residents and then work with my fellow council members to address pressing issues in District 10 as well as city-wide. San Jose can and should continue to be recognized as well-run, and I hope to contribute the knowledge and experiences I have acquired in the public, non-profit and private sectors toward that goal.

J. David Heindel
Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy Please list your past community experience and other qualifications for the role.

District 10 Leadership Coalition: member since 2013; Chair since Aug. 2018. Shadow Brook Swim Club HOA: President since Sept. 2020; Downtown Parking Board, member since Oct. 2020; community volunteer activities such as neighborhood tree plantings & cleanups; Almaden Lake Park 4th of July celebration. Other more distant past roles: National Junior Basketball League; YMCA Y-Guides. My background includes serving at four different Bay Area cites: San Francisco (as an Assistant to Mayors Feinstein, Agnos & Jordan); Suisun City (downtown redevelopment); San Jose Redevelopment Agency (Frank Taylor through to Susan Shick); Morgan Hill (downtown redevelopment). I have experience working in both large & small businesses, as a San Jose small business owner, and at two Santa Clara County housing non-profits. Finally, I served on San Francisco Mayor Jordan’s budget staff for two budget cycles which provided significant insights into municipal finances.

Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy Do you plan to run for the full term of this seat?
No
Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy What do you think is the biggest challenge the City of San José faces? I have listed three: (1) addressing the potential shortfall in the City Budget which effects every policy issue and delivery of every City service (2) fully staffing our City departments, which clearly relates to the Budget - two examples: Police, and Planning, Building & Code Enforcement; (3) building on past council’s initiatives to create conditions for increased housing construction to address homelessness and to create home-ownership opportunities.

Question applies to City Council District 10 Unanticipated Vacancy,City Council District 8 Unanticipated Vacancy What is the biggest challenge specific to the council district you aspire to be appointed to represent?
I have listed three (1) public safety especially response times; (2) addressing homelessness, especially those with severe mental illness & substance abuse; (3) roads & parks maintenance.

Interests & Experiences
High School, College, Professional, Vocational, or Other Schools Attended. Please include Major or Field of Study, Dates Attended, Degree and Date of Degree.

Georgia Institute of Technology: BsCE (Civil Engineering) University of California – Berkeley: Masters in
Business Administration (MBA)
List any position or office held in any governmental agency, civic, or charitable organization including the dates.
** CURRENT ** Jan. 2013 to present: District 10 Leadership Coalition – member || Aug. 2018 to present:

District 10 Leadership Coalition – Chair || Sept. 2020 to present: Shadow Brook Swim Club HOA – President, term ends Jan. 2023 || Oct. 2020 to present: San Jose Downtown Parking Board – member || Nov. 2019 to present: San Jose All District Leadership Group – founding member || ** PRIOR ** 1987- 1995 City & County of San Francisco (Mayors Feinstein, Agnos & Jordan) – Assistant to the Mayor for Economic Development in the Office of Housing & Economic Development || 1995-1998 Suisun City, Project Manager for downtown redevelopment || 1998-2000 San Jose Redevelopment Agency (Taylor through Shick), Senior Negotiations Officer for downtown development projects || 2008-2012 City of Morgan Hill, Assistant to the City Manager for Downtown Revitalization Languages Spoken
English
Special Awards or Recognitions Received
N/A
Please state why you want to become a member of this Board or Commission including specific objectives which you would work toward as a member.

I am submitting my application to serve in this temporary role during the 2023-2024 transition period because of the encouragement of District 10 community leaders, members of neighborhood associations and ordinary citizens. Serving on the District 10 Leadership Coalition especially as Chair over these past four years has allowed me to create a working relationship with many District 10 service groups and neighborhood associations. This has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the problems and needs of our neighborhoods. My intent in serving as District 10 council representative is foremost to listen to all District residents and then work with my fellow council members to address pressing issues in District 10 as well as city-wide. San Jose can and should continue to be recognized as well-run, and I hope to contribute the knowledge and experiences I have acquired in the public, non-profit and private sectors toward that goal.

Please state any other information which you feel would be useful in reviewing your application
Do you own property in the City of San José?

Yes

No
J. David Heindel
If yes, please list the addresses here.

HOTWORX (leased space), , San Jose, CA 95113
Reference 1 Name
Greg Peck
Reference 1 Address
Reference 1 Email address
Reference 1 Phone
J. David Heindel

Reference 2 Name
Meera Desai
Reference 2 Address
Reference 2 Email address
Reference 2 Phone
Supplemental Questions
If applicable, have you ever attended or watched a meeting of the Commission(s) to which you are applying?
Yes No
Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled time? Yes No
Please describe your experience in serving on a Commission or Board.

Much of my recent community activities have been as Chair of the D10-LC (www.sjd10leadership.org) and President of the SBSC (www.shadowbrook.org). Both organizations were in need of revitalization; the D10-LC’s relevance was in peril as membership and interest was in decline. The SBSC was in need of a review of all operations. I am most proud of recruiting many new volunteers to serve on these two Boards as well as keeping them afloat during the COVID lockdowns. The D10-LC refocused at a grass-roots level working with the D10 council member and his staff. These more targeted initiatives resulted in a reduced meeting schedule, creation of interested citizen Working Groups and implementation of a program to incubate new neighborhood groups with funds from our Beautify SJ grant. SBSC was particularly challenging because there were no hold-overs from the prior Board. Many operational aspects were reimagined with two goals: year-round (instead of summer only) use of the community pool facility and increased communication with the 318 homeowner / HOA members. We were also able to increase revenues by ~30% which has helped to stabilize SBSC finances.

J. David Heindel

Considering your experience and activities in business, labor, School, professional, social,
Commissions, Boards, or other organizations, indicate the experience, training, knowledge and/or skills which qualify you for appointment.

Decades of experience within local City governments combined with private sector, non-profit, and community-based interaction with city elected officials and city staff at all levels.

What is your understanding of the purpose of the Commission? Set overall policies and budget for San Jose working with the City Manager who is charged with implementing Council policies and managing the day-to-day operations of City departments and staff; monitor existing city programs and recommend revisions or new initiatives to improve the quality of life for all San Joseans; fill any vacancies that may occur from time-to-time for senior administrative staff such as City Manager or Police Chief.

Please list three issues facing the City that you feel the Council should address. (1) addressing the prospective shortfall of the City Budget which effects every policy issue and delivery of every City service (2) fully staffing City departments, which clearly relates to the Budget - two examples:

Police, and Planning, Building & Code Enforcement; (3) building on past council’s initiatives to create conditions for housing construction.

Anything else you would like us to know?
N/A
J. David Heindel
(Optional) Please upload a resume.

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By checking the box below, you agree with the following statement.

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J. David Heindel

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