CC 12-06-2018 Item No. 3Grace Schmidt, MMC
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Gary Latshaw <glatshaw@gmail.com >
Thursday, December 06, 2018 3:23 PM
To: City Council; Darcy Paul; Steven Scharf; Rod Sinks ; Savita Vaidhyanathan; Cupertino City
Manager's Office
Subject: Rod Sink's Candidacy for Mayor
Please forward this to the newly elected council members.
There is no doubt in my mind that Rod should be rotated in as mayor. He has accomplished much for the City
by his service at this council , but additionally, and maybe more so , by his participation on many local boards
deal ing with climate change, transportation, air quality, acquisition of renewable energy, and participating
broadly in our community.
Rod's legacy is firmly established in our local history. What will the new board members do? If they are
interested in serving our broader community as Rod has, then they must think about what messages their actions
tonight and other nights send . Do they want to send a message of vindictiveness and looking for retribution? Or
do they want to send a message of cooperation and willingness to deliberate issues.
I urge the council to vote Rod as mayor and establish a cooperative atmosphere.
·Gary
Fight for Renewable Energies! Save the global ecology; create jobs; eliminate dependence on foreign oil;
reduce military requirements
Gary Latshaw, Ph.D.
408-499-3006
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Dan Marshall <danmarshall22@gmail.com >
Thursday, December 06, 2018 2:30 PM
City Council; Darcy Paul; Rod Sinks; Savita Vaidhyanathan ; Barry Chang; Steven Scharf;
Cupertino City Manager's Office
I support electing Vice Mayor Rod Sinks as our Mayor
Council Members, thank you for your service to our city.
Vice-Mayor Sinks has represented Cupertino and its residents well by championing issues including education,
economy, transportation, and enviromnent. His accomplishments include, but not limited to, $350 million
negotiated in Measure B for transit in the 85 coni.dor, Founder and 1st Chair ofVTA SR85 Policy Advisory
Board, Founder and 1st Chair of Board of Silicon Valley Clean Energy.
Cupertino has a long tradition of rotating the prior Vice Mayor to Mayor. If the new Council chooses to break
this tradition, I would appreciate a reply to this email explaining why it is necessary to break the tradition.
Please forward this to Councilmembers Liang Chao and Jon Willey who do not have email yet.
Dan Marshal I
408-859-6628
Let's address Climate Change
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Henry Buffalow <hb@buffac.com >
Thursday, December 06 , 2018 2:04 PM
Barry Chang
2019 Council
The newly elected council being confirmed tonight brings about new views on maintaining this great city . You will also
decide on a new mayor. Rod Sink is the current Mayor-Elect who has worked hard for our city. Is efforts should be
honored by allowing for the normal progression from his current position . It is not beneficial to start off the new regime
with distain .
Please elect Rod Sinks to Mayor
Barry, thank you for your time and energy toward making Cupertino a great place to live
Henry Buffalow
10189 Cass Pl
Cupertino, CA 95014
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Eleanor Chan <e1eanorchan6@yahoo.com>
Thursday, December 06, 2018 1:52 PM
City Council; City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager's Office
Election of new mayor
I am a resident of Cupertino 28 years strong. I am upset upon hearing that Rod Sinks might not be appointed to
Mayor.
The position of the Mayor is ceremonial. The incoming council will change the direction Cupertino will be
heading and I do not like that direction. Better Cupertino will make every council meeting contentious. Do you
want it to start today by not giving Mr. Sinks the honor of being mayor?
Appoint him as mayor!
Eleanor Chan
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Joe Cleaver <joepacleaver@gmail.com >
Thursday, December 06, 2018 8:51 AM
Barry Chang
Fwd: Mayorial election
i Because of his experience on the Cupertino City Council, and the long list
: of his accomplishments on behalf of the city, I urge you to elect Vice-
: Mayor Rod Sinks to be our mayor. Among other things, he has faithfuly
1 served as chair of the VTA SR85 Advisor Board, Found and 1st chair of
Silicon Valley Clean Energy. He is an example of dedication to public
service we all need in these times.
Joe Cleaver
1 2210 5 Dean Court
Cupertino , CA 95014
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MARJORIE MANCUSO <mfm10@comcast.net >
Thursday, December 06, 2018 8:49 AM
City Council ; Darcy Paul; Barry Chang ; Steven Scharf; Cupertino City Manager's Office;
Rod Sinks
Subject: Elect Vice Mayopr Rod Sinks as Cupertino's Mayor
Please forward this to all current city council members as well as newly elected city council members.
December 6, 2018
Dear City Council Members,
I would like to voice my support for Vice-Mayor Rod Sinks to be elected as Mayor of Cupertino at tonight's
City Council Mtg. I support him for the following reasons :
• I have always experienced him in the community and at meetings as an excellent representative of the
City; representing our City with intelligence, candor and passion
• He is always well prepared and asks thoughtful, probing questions
• He has represented and continues to represent Cupertino and its residents well by championing many
issues including education, economy, transportation, and the environment.
• His accomplishments include serving as President of the Cities Association of Santa Clara County,
Board Secretary and incoming Vice Chair of the Bay Area Quality Management District, Board
Member, Executive Board Member and Chair of the Legislative Action Committee of the Silicon Valley
Clean Energy and as a member of the County Recycling and Water Reduction Commission -all of the
issues presented at these Boards and Committees impact Cupertino .
• He brings experience and an ability to conduct himself in a calm, rational manner and with civil
discourse .
• Vice Mayor Sinks is widely recognized as a leader who drives change though his service not only in
Cupertino but Santa Clara County and the Bay Area.
I respectfully request you elect Vice Mayor Rod Sinks as Mayor of Cupertino. His leadership is very important
to the citizens of Cupertino.
Sincerely,
Marjorie Mancuso
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Joe Cleaver <joepacleaver@gma i l.com >
Thursday, December 06, 2018 8:45 AM
City Council
Mayo rial election
Because of his experience on the Cupertino City Council, and the long list
of his accomplishments on behalf of the city , I urge you to elect Vice-
Mayor Rod Sinks to be our mayor. Among other things, he has faithfuly
served as chair of the VTA SR85 Advisor Board , Found and 1st chair of
Silicon Valley Clean Energy. He is an example of dedication to public
service we all need in these times.
Joe Cleaver
22105 Dean Court
Cupertino , CA 95014
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Charles Harper <drcpharper@gmail.com >
Thursday, December 06, 2018 8:38 AM
City Council
Elect Vice-Mayor Sinks Mayor
Dear City Council Members-both reh1rning and newly elected,
I respectfully request that the City Council elect Vice-Mayor Sinks as the the Mayor. He was duly selected as
Vice-Mayor due to his service and experience . Selecting him as Mayor would demonstrate that the City
Council represents all members of the community and would promote unity. Not selecting him as Mayor would
be divisive to our Community.
NOTE: please fmward to our newly elected council members Ms. Chao and Mr. Willey
Thank You,
Charles Harper
Cupertino resident
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Wendell Stephens <wendellstephens@mac.com >
Thursday, December 06, 2018 8 :35 AM
City Council; Darcy Paul ; Rod Sinks; Savita Vaidhyanathan; Barry Chang; Steven Scharf;
Cupertino City Manager's Office
Wendell Stephens
Ne xt mayor
Congratulations To Darcy Paul , Liang Chao, and Jon Willey on their recent election to our city council. As the
new council makes its first decision, I hope they will stay steadfast to the process in place for electing a new
mayor. This process calls for the election of Rod Sinks to be the next mayor. Rod has contributed positively to
the city on numerous issues and will, again, make a great mayor. It is time to unify our city and not further
divide it.
Wendell Stephens
Wendell Stephens
wendellstephens@mac.com
408-996-8964 (home/fax)
408-489-1759 (cell)
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Ple ase elect Rod Sinks Mayor
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Gary <gjoneshome@yahoo.com >
Thursday, December 06, 2018 7 :55 AM
City Council ; Darcy Paul ; Rod Sinks ; Savita Vaidhyanathan ; Barry Chang ; Steven Scharf;
Cupertino City Manager's Office
Elect Sinks Mayor
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Nancy Harper <nmhhnonni@gmail.com>
Thursday, December 06, 2018 7:04 AM
City Council; Darcy Paul; Rod Sinks; Savita Vaidhyanathan; Barry Chang; Steven Scharf;
Cupertino City Manager's Office
Cupertino City Council
Dear Cupe1iino City Council Members,
I encourage the members of our city leadership team to come together and bring the city of Cupertino into a
prosperous, supportive and respectful era and leave a contentious and divisive campaign season behind. We
have an incredible opportunity to bring diversity, and differences of opinion together at the table and work for
what is best for our community.
Accusations that are unfounded , not based on fact and unverified are not a part of a working, productive plan,
and should be dismissed and ignored.
I encourage our council to work together in a respectful and collaborative manner. I support Vice Mayor, Rod
Sinks to be elected as Mayor.
Respectfully,
Nancy Harper
11660 Regnart Canyon Drive
Cupertino, CA 95014
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Sharon Reichardt Walker <sharon .r.walker@outlook.com>
Thursday, December 06, 2018 6:30 AM
Barry Chang
Rod Sinks for Mayor
I support Vice-Mayor Sinks to be elected by the new City Council as our Mayor. Please forward
this email onto incoming Council members Liang Chao and Jon Willey.
Thank you,
Sharon Walker
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Sharon Reichardt Walker <sharon .r.walker @outlook.com >
Thursday, December 06, 2018 6:28 AM
City Council
Rod Sinks for Mayor
I support Vice-Mayor Sinks to be elected by the new City Council as our Mayor. Please forward
this email onto incoming Council members Liang Chao and Jon Willey.
Thank you,
Sharon Walker
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Dear City Council Members ,
Susan Lee <susanbloomlee@gmail.com >
Thursday, December 06, 2018 6:04 AM
City Council
Cupertino Mayor
I would like to see Rod Sinks become Mayor of our City after he serves as Vice-Mayor. I believe this tradition
should be continued . Each City Council member has been elected by the people and deserves their tum to be
Mayor. There is no reason to change this tradition . I believe each City Council member should have their tum to
serve as Mayor,
Sincerely,
Susan Lee
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Thursday, December 06, 2018 5:50 AM
To: Darcy Paul; Rod Sinks; Savita Vaidhyanathan; Barry Chang ; Steven Scharf; Cupertino City
Manager's Office; City Council
Subject: Re : Support Rod Sinks as cupertino mayor
Typo -support Rod Sinks as cupertino mayor!
Best ,
Chi Yeh
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> On Dec 6 , 2018 , at 5:46 AM, Chi Yeh <ckyeh @ sbcglob al.net> wrote:
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> I support Rod Sink as next Cupertino mayor!
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> We need a REAL better Cupertino as a democratic community instead of lawsuit after lawsuit, only one voice
is allowed to be heard city
> -to me, only Rod Sink is qualified to do so, not to mention his professionalism and numerous
accomplishments !
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> Please vote Rod Sink as next Cupertino mayor!
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> Best,
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Chi Yeh <ckyeh@sbcglobal.net>
Thursday, December 06, 2018 5:46 AM
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Manager's Office; City Council
Subject: Support Tod Sink as cupertino mayor
I support Rod Sink as next Cupertino mayor!
We need a REAL better Cupettino as a democratic community instead of lawsuit after lawsuit, only one voice is
allowed to be heard city
-to me, only Rod Sink is qualified to do so, not to mention his professionalism and numerous accomplishments
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Please vote Rod Sink as next Cupertino mayor!
Best,
Chi Yeh
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December 6, 2018
Hung Wei <hungweichien@gmail.com>
Thursday, December 06, 2018 2:37 AM
Darcy Paul; Rod Sinks; Savita Vaidhyanathan; Barry Chang; Steven Scharf; Cupertino City
Manager's Office; City Council
Re: Elect Vice Mayor Sinks to be Mayor of Cupertino
Re: Elect Vice Mayor Sinks to be Mayor of Cupertino
*Please forward this email to incoming Councilmembers Liang Chao and Jon Willey
Dear Cupertino City Councilmembers,
Vice Mayor Sinks has represented Cupertino and Cupertino residents well since his election to Council in
November 2011. He has championed issues including education, economy, transportation, and environment. He
is widely recognized as a leader who drives changes through his service in Cupertino, Santa Clara County, and
the Bay Area.
In 2018 alone, Vice Mayor Sinks serves in the following capacity, representing the City of Cupertino:
President of the Cities Association, Santa Clara County
Board Secretary and incoming Vice Chair of Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Vice Chair ofVTA Policy Advisory Committee
Board Member, Executive Board Member, and Chair of the Legislative Action Committee at Silicon Valley
Clean Energy
Member of County Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission
Vice Mayor Sinks has many accomplishments including, but not limited to, the following:
*Establishing collaborative relationships with both local public school districts, including active Safe Routes to
School Program
*Implementation of 2016 Bike Plan
*Completion of Main Street
*$350 million negotiated in Measure B 2016 for transit in the 85 corridor
*Founder and the 1st Chair of the VTA SR85 Policy Advisory Board
*Founder and the pt Chair of the Board of Silicon Valley Clean Energy
Cupertino residents have just endured a highly contentious and divided Council election. As Cupertino City
Councilmembers who are elected to lead Cupertino into civil discourse, it is the Council's duty to let go of
campaign mode, follow protocol, and elect Vice Mayor Sinks to be Mayor, in recognition of his contributions
and accomplishments in serving Cupertino -Vice Mayor Sinks' proven dedication and leadership is
indisputable and worthy of being elected as Cupertino Mayor!
Respectfully submitted,
Hung Wei
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Loy Oppus < loy.oppus@gmail.com >
Thursday, December 06, 2018 2:17 AM
City Council; Darcy Paul; Rod Sinks; Savita Vaidhyanathan; Barry Chang; Steven Scharf;
Cupertino City Manager's Office
Re : Support for a fresh clean start to City Council
Please forward my email below to our new City Council members: Liang Chao and Jon Wiley.
Thank you,
Maria Lourdes Oppus Moe
On Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 2:14 AM Loy Oppus <loy.oppus @gmail.com> wrote:
\ Dear City Council,
I
Thank you for all that you do for our city and our community. This past election has been one of the most
contentious I've seen over the last 30 years, but we don't have to be stuck in that adversarial campaign mode.
I ask that all outgoing and incoming City Council Members rise up and be model citizens ---show the
I community and show the world that we can all rise above our differing opinions and work towards UNITY --
unity in respectful listening, unity in respectful communication.
Our young people are watching our generation behave ----how do we handle conflict? how do we handle
disagreement?
We owe it to our younger citizens to show respect in everything that we do and say. It's as simple as that.
I ask that the City Council set the tone and insist that everyone use:
-respectful language
-no personal attacks
-no negativity, no bullying
Life is too short to rest on negativity. If we stay positive, we all live happier lives. We are blessed here in
Cupertino; let us be thankful for our blessings by staying positive towards one another.
On the question of continuity and succession, I believe that Vice Mayor Rod Sinks is expected to be the
next Mayor, as has been the practice in Cupertino for many years. Please respect that legacy, and not
allow otherwise. Rod Sinks has done great service for our community and he deserves to be Mayor of
Cupertino at this time. Doing otherwise puts the entire situation in suspect (why are they changing the
established succession plan?), undermines our traditional practice, and smells of a conspiracy at worst
and tyranny of the majoriy at best.
I trust that our new City Council will do the right thing and install Rod Sinks, current Vice Mayor, to be our
new City Mayor.
Respectfully,
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Maiia Lourdes Oppus Moe
aka Loy Oppus
7560 Waterford Drive
Cupertino, CA 95014
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Dear City Council,
Loy Oppus <loy.oppus@gmail.com >
Thursday, December 06, 2018 2:14 AM
City Council ; Darcy Paul; Rod Sinks; Savita Vaidhyanathan ; Barry Chang ; Steven Scharf;
Cupertino City Manager's Office
Support for a fresh clean start to City Council
Thank you for all that you do for our city and our community. This past election has been one of the most
contentious I've seen over the last 30 ye ars , but we don't have to be stuck in that adversari al campaign mode.
I ask that all outgoing and incoming City Council Members rise up and be model citizens ---show the
community and show the world that we can all rise above our differing opinions and work towards UNITY --
unity in respectful listening, unity in respectful communication.
Our young people are watching our generation behave ----how do we handle conflict? how do we handle
disagreement?
We owe it to our younger citizens to show respect in everything that we do and say. It's as simple as that.
I ask that the City Council set the tone and insist that everyone use :
-respectful language
-no personal attacks
-no negativity, no bullying
Life is too short to rest on negativity. If we stay positive, we all live happier lives. We are blessed here in
Cupertino; let us be thankful for our blessings by staying positive towards one another.
On the question of continuity and succession, I believe that Vice Mayor Rod Sinks is expected to be the next
Mayor, as has been the practice in Cupertino for many years. Please respect that legacy, and not allow
otherwise. Rod Sinks has done great service for our community and he deserves to be Mayor of
Cupertino at this time. Doing otherwise puts the entire situation in suspect (why are they changing the
established succession plan?), undermines our traditional practice, and smells of a conspiracy at worst
and tyranny of the majoriy at best.
I trust that our new City Council will do the right thing and install Rod Sinks, current Vice Mayor, to be our
new City Mayor.
Respectfully ,
Maria Lourdes Oppus Moe
aka Loy Oppus
7560 Waterford Drive
Cupertino, CA 95014
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John Geis <jgeis440l@gmail.com>
Tuesday, December 04, 2018 4:41 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Cupertino Mayor, supporting Rod Sinks
Hello Mayor Paul and Council members,
I support the usual succession convention for choosing Mayor which would be Rod Sinks for next year. There is
no overwhelming reason to change the succession plan.
Rod is fair minded and will represent all of the city. Any concerns being raised come more from typical election
animosity and do not reflect Rod's character. I feel Rod is able to represent ALL residents of Cupertino
including those opposed to Sand Hill's SB 35 plan and supporters of Better Cupertino.
Best Regards,
John Geis, Cupertino Resident
jgeis440 l @gmail.com
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Thursday, December 06, 2018 9:48 PM
City Cle rk; City Council ; Cupertino City Manager's Office
Farewell & Thanks.
Savita -I'd like to thank you for your outstanding service to the city and its
residents, and for your courageous stand for housing opportunity and progress in
Cupertino.
Your grace under pressure at Council meetings was nothing short of amazing.
Barry-thanks for your long service to our community.
Nobody will soon forget your candor or steadfast views.
You always had the best interests of our City in mind.
Rod -hang in there. You are well respected and admired in our community.
I am hoping to see you elected as our new Mayor.
If the SB35 plan is stalled or delayed, and the new CCC dominated by Better
Cupertino folks, fails to move Vallco forward, residents will be questioning their
motives.
And asking for all three of you to get back on the Council.
Darcy -you have the opportunity to be the adult in the room.
And guide the incoming freshman members on governing the City for the good of
all residents, businesses and especially the developer community.
I am positive you are up to the task.
Respectfully,
Mike Malik
mm al ik l @comcast .net
Cell: 408.464.1039
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James Moore <cinco777@icloud .com >
Sunday, December 09, 2018 5:52 PM
Rod Sinks
Steven Scharf; Liang Chao; Darcy Paul; Jon Robert Willey; Grace Schmidt, MMC
We were pleased with your positive comments in the 12/6/18 Council Mtg
Dear council member Rod Sinks ,
Over forty of us attended the Thursday evening ceremonial meeting to witness two of our own -Liang Chao
and Jon Willey -join you , Darcy Paul , and Steven Scharf on our City Co uncil.
We were pleased with your positive comments: "Congratulations , it was a stunning victory", "Give us all a
chance to earn your trust", "Willing to work with everyone", "Get out of campaign mode", "Give these folks a
chance to prove themselves", and you swearing in Liang as Vice Mayor stating "I would be honored"
and "Now that's unity , tight". Your experience w ith affordab le housing, mobility & transportation, and other
resident impacting concerns will be valuable in helping reso lve these major issues confronting Cupert in o.
l OOs of friendly , engaged , and infonned Better Cupertino volunteers are prepared to advocate and support
Steven, Liang, Darcy, Jon , and yo u, as a ll of you work together to address our lack of affordable housing, our
gridlocked traffic, our need for more parkland, and the implementation of financially sound transit
sol uti ons . Cupertino residents expect an evidence based and transparent governance, and a co un cil decision
making process that they can trust.
The "W e" sending this e-mail includes Anne , Caryl, Luke, Danessa, Govind , Joan, Ignatius , Kitty , Liana, Jim,
and 30+ others w ho w itn essed the Thursday, 12 /6/2018 , specia l council meeting.
Volunteers for Better Cupertino
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Friday, December 07, 2018 11 :54 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Congratulations and Thanks
Dear City Councilman Dary, Liang, and Jon,
This is Ping, an 11-year Cupertino resident. I went to the city council meeting last night but didn't get a chance
to congratulate you and thank you. I heard all your words last night. I just want to sincerely thank you for being
an up-stander and run for City Council. Not everyone has the gut and leadership to do it. Both you and your
family has sacrificed a lot to support you. Now your hard work has paid off, and I feel my hard work as an
volunteer has also paid off. : ) In the whole month of Oct till election day, I've been walking around the
neighborhood every Sat and Sun for 8 miles per day to campaign for you. Even for doing that, my husband and
young kids have been sacrificing their weekend leisure and supporting me to do this. I could imagine how much
support your family must have given you to run for City Council. Please also forward my sincere thanks to your
family. Well , the good thing is, keeps walking around neighborhood has been a good exercise for me to prepare
me well to finish the Heroes Run later on. : )
In the future, I hope to see a more transparent city council. There are still a lot of challenging tasks ahead and I
hope the city council and the community would work together to build a better Cupertino.
Dear City Councilman Steven and Liang,
I would like to congratulate you two being elected as mayor and vice-mayor! Cheers for you! You both have
experience as leaders in our city or our school district, I believe you two will do your jobs well.
Thanks and regards,
Ping Gao
Cupertino Resident
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