Recalled Officer Answer dated May 25, 2016As the Mayor of Cupertino, I am proud of my work. I worked with residents to take on the largest
corporate polluter in our community — Lehigh Cement Plant. Lehigh was recently fined several million dollars by
the EPA. Because of my work, Lehigh reduced its mercury pollution by 90% and was forced to install a
monitoring smoke stack.
I diligently negotiated with Apple for the approval of the Apple Campus 2 Project, which yielded an
extra $40 million, a 30% increase in sales taxes, and more jobs here.
Working with the City Council, I helped to pass the Community Choice Energy Program, which will
substantially curb harmful emissions.
I am working with VTA and Apple to solve traffic congestion.
Today I am the subject of a recall. A small group is unhappy with a decision that the majority of the
City Council made to inform you that the proposed initiative could increase the maximum residential building
height from 30 feet to 45 feet. As Mayor, I am obliged to let you know the truth. I urge you to gather the facts —
email me at mayorbarrychang(@gmail.com or visit: www.friendsofbarrychang.com to learn more. Thank you.
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City
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