J.R. FruenCANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR
City of Cupertino , Member , City Coun cil
Office Sought (no t in clud ed in word co unt)
Joseoh "J.R." Fruen
Candidate Name (not inc luded in word co unt)
Occupation (not included in wo rd co un t) Attorney , Entrepreneur, & Community Advocate
Education and Qualifications:
Residents today face critical challenges: many families struggle to afford Cupertino , which guts school enrollment and forces
rapid small business closures. Traffic-and a lack of transit-damages our environment and quality of life , all while COVID-19
damages our community.
City counc il's current lack of vision on these issues leads to stagnat ion. To make progress , we need new , responsible leaders
who will utilize local control to plan for future generations , while still maintaining our small-town feel.
I have the un ique skills and experience to confront our challenges. As an attorney, entrepreneur , and longtime community
advocate , I've tackled planning decisions , school enrollment , and budgeting. I've fought for transparency , fiscal responsibility,
and held city leaders accountable. I advanced safer bicycle-pedestrian infrastructure , and won financial support for renters,
homeowners , and small businesses to protect residents during the pandemic .
I'm a third-generation resident ; I grew up in our schools , and devoted my life to Cupertino. The Valley of Heart 's Delight
brought my family here in 1952. After graduat ing from UCLA , I returned to Silicon Valley because there 's no home like
Cupertino. I'm running to make my story poss ible for future generat ions.
Vote for me and together let 's build a sustainable , affordable , inclusive Cupertino! www.JR4Cupertino.com