Jon Robert WilleyCandidate Statement for Jon Robert Willey
Occupation: Professional Engineer
Age: 60
Cupertino is threatened by traffic gridlock, crowded schools, housing affordability
crisis, and environmental degradation. The root cause is city government enabling
overwhelming development.
I’m a champion for Democracy and Sensible Growth, keys to maintaining our quality
of life. Using my professional skills, I have presented dozens of data driven analyses on
development to the city that demonstrated failings in proposed mega developments. I’m
a leader in the Better Cupertino grassroots organization of neighbors. Sensible Growth is
crucial and balances the many aspects of our community.
We should not let developers’ interests dictate to us. The incumbents seeking
reelection continue advocating for massive density projects. And several other candidates
have been and are vocal supporters of massive overdevelopment at Vallco, now 22 story
buildings.
I’m a 21-year Rancho Rinconada neighborhood resident. My wife and I are a middle-
class family that works hard so our children can attend CUSD schools. My father and
grandfather were veterans that taught me very strong ethics, the importance of
Democracy, and to always do the right thing. Every vote I will cast will be for the
majority. I want to hear from you. On the Council I’ll serve you.
Sincerely, Jon Robert Willey www.Jon4Democracy.com