Green Party of Santa Clara County
- County Council Candidates June 2008-

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The seven candidates who were elected in the June 3-rd primary are

	Andrea Dorey Andrea Dorey is an active host and TV producer based at KMVT in Mountain View where she has been responsible for over 30 shows for The Better Part (thebetterpart.com). The shows included: The Amazing Electric Car—parts I and II, Raging Grannies, Annie and the Vets, the award winning Diabetes, More or Less, and an interview with Sally Lieber. Andrea's interests were further reflected in her monthly columns, published in 8 local papers, that covered health care and quality of life issues for seniors. A long-time feminist and an experienced GP county council member, Andrea has been in numerous GP peace marches and protest vigils in the SF Bay Area.
	Caroline Yacoub Caroline Yacoub, retired teacher, former soccer mom, grandma, and singer. I believe that one reason so many people do not vote is that they feel the Democrats and Republicans do not represent them, do not address their issues, and do not offer a real choice. I believe that the Green Party, more than any other "minor" party, has a chance to reach these people, include them, and involve them. I would like an opportunity, as a member of the Green Party County Council, to spread the Green message to the wider community. Democracy only works if people vote.
	Carol Brouillet Carol Brouillet organized three conferences on Strategies to Transform the Global Economy and (the first) marches in 2002 to Demand a Congressional Investigation of 9-11. She publishes the Deception Dollars, and Co-Founded the 9-11 Truth Alliance. She organized premieres of films, educational events, marches, rallies, the San Francisco International Inquiry into 9-11, and the show/film Behind Every Terrorist- There is a Bush. She has three teenage boys. She held a weekly Listening Project in downtown Palo Alto for 6 years, now she holds it on the 11th of each month, and hosts a weekly radio show- Questioning War- Organizing Resistance.
	Dana StGeorge Dana St. George, teacher, mom, activist/accordionist with the Original Peninsula Raging Grannies. Though the number of registered Greens is small, I think many people believe in the Green Party as a kind of political Tooth Fairy that will eventually prevail and save the planet. A BIG order! To do that, we'll need to "latch on to the positive", spreading the hopeful ideas, keeping up the pressure, and trying to engage folks in environmental and political change.
	Jim Doyle I would like to place the emphasis on working locally to bring the issues the Green Party supports into full view and into the diverse ethnic communities in Santa Clara County. Issues such as economic and social justice: enlarge the scope of living wage laws; increase the support for low income housing and of course nonviolence: stop the war in Iraq environmental protection: (re-)sign the Kyoto protocol and submit it to the Senate for ratification.
	Tian Harter I am deeply concerned about the climate change issue and I see green politics as a honorable and important part of the solution. I am most widely known for my MEND YOUR FUELISH WAYS sticker campaign and my website, tian.greens.org. Both of these projects are my idea of green activism, and I'm hoping to continue them with your support as a Green Party County Council member. Please vote for Tian Harter on June 3rd.
	Wes Rolley One time corporate manager who traded Big Blue for Deep Green. Potter, columnist in the Morgan Hill Times and the cross that my wife must bear.

The three candidates who did not receive enough votes in the June 3-rd primary but who continue to support us are
	Gerry Gras 60 year old Software Engineer Residing in Palo Alto Green Party member since 2000 Support all 10 Key Values Long term priority is protecting the planet's environment Very strongly opposed to an attack on Iran Opposed to wars in Iraq and Aghanistan, should leave asap Need more help for subprime mortgage holders Need to undo the tax cuts for the rich Need a "We're in this together" society. Need a more cooperative, less hostile, foreign policy Bush and Cheney should be impeached Questions? Email me Comment: I think all the candidates for the County Council are qualified
	Peter Myers Peter Myers graduated from Los Gatos High School before attending Boston University for a degree in journalism and a concentration in international relations. In his college years, he witnessed both the attacks of September 11th and the beginning of the Iraq War. In 2004, he worked as a fundraiser for the Democratic Party. After graduating, he worked in Boston's inner-city school system before volunteering as a teacher and community organizer for two years in the Peace Corps in Moldova. He now lives in Campbell and works as a computer teacher at an Apple retail store.
	Rob Means After a 20-year career in computer programming, Mr. Means left corporate America in 1992 to work on community-oriented projects. His continuous involvement since then with the Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association supports local activism and on-the-ground improvements like the recently completed two-mile long Hetch-Hetchy linear park. During a ten-year tenure on the Bicycle Transportation Advisory Commission he initiated the planning and construction of creekside trails in Milpitas. As the small business owner of Electro Ride Bikes and Scooters, he knows our transportation challenges - and solutions. After running for City Council in 1994, Mr. Means has remained active in local politics. 408-262-8975 rob.means@electric-bikes.com

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