• Improve government efficiency.
• Provide affordable housing and reduce traffic congestion.
• Provide an efficient and effective Criminal Justice System.
• Continue to provide the safety net for those in need.
• Build a multi-cultural community that embraces diversity.
• Protect feral animals and wildlife from the continued industrial growth of the Valley.
• Support and assist veterans and seniors who are often underrepresented.
• Established high bond ratings and healthy reserves.
• Established the Office of Affordable Housing.
• Supported the completion of the new Valley Medical Center which increased healthcare access for County residents.
• Passed Measure A in November 2000 which plans to bring BART to San Jose.
• Established the Children’s Health Initiative.
• Increased the County's financial reserves.
• Upgraded the County's bond ratings.
• Increased the General Fund Subsidy to the Valley Medical Center.
• Focused on reducing jail overcrowding and consolidated the Superior and Municipal Courts.
• Established Juvenile Detention Reform.
• Created the annual Unity in Diversity Program in 1998.
• Hosted Palestinian Cultural Day since June 2002.
• Implemented Electronic Voting using Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) Machines.
• Provided opportunities to all ethnic groups to participate in the City’s Boards and Commissions.
• Expanded library services.
• Laid the foundation for bringing light rail to Milpitas.
• Converted Ayer High School site into a sports complex, which is equal to any in Santa Clara County.
• Instrumental in the development of the Milpitas Town Center, the Milpitas Town Square, and the Great Mall of the Bay Area.
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