Savita VaidhyanathanCandidate Statement for Savita Vaidhyanathan
Occupation: Former Mayor/Board Member VTA
Age: 54
I’m honored to serve Cupertino on the City Council since 2014. I ask for your vote
again to continue solving the challenges we face in Transportation, Housing, Environment
and Senior living. You can count on me to work on these priorities. On transportation, I
represent five
West Valley Cities on Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board.
As your elected representative I drove initiatives to cut traffic congestion, reduce
pollution and support our Youth and Seniors. During my year as Mayor, I spearheaded
POGO carpool app for students and RYDE curb-to-curb transportation for Seniors. The
city received state-wide awards for reducing carbon emissions. I led approval for more
senior affordable housing. Earlier, I helped negotiate $350M from Measure B for
transportation solutions in Cupertino and Highway 85. I regularly encourage youth civic
programs like “Girls in Government”.
The challenges we face require regional solutions in collaboration with our
neighboring cities and county agencies. As Councilmember and Mayor, I’ve proven my
ability to build consensus, and dialogue with Apple and San Jose to meaningfully mitigate
traffic. That’s why I’m endorsed by elected leaders in Cupertino and neighboring cities
supporting my approach to real achievable solutions.
Visit www.savita4cupertino.com and re-elect me on Nov 6th