Hon. Pete McHugh, Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 3

“I endorse Darab Ghaffary because he has the experience and knowledge to serve the residents of Sunnyvale in an honest and fair manner. Darab will be a real asset to the City Council because of his ethics and consensus building approach to problem solving.”

Hon. Fred Fowler, Sunnyvale Council member and former Mayor

“Darab is a thoughtful and compassionate man who listens to people carefully and works hard to understand issues in depth. He is a fine example of the kind of leadership that is starting to step forward in ou rdiverse community. He will bring a unique and important perspective to the City Council. I endorse him heartily.

Hon. Melinda Hamilton, Sunnyvale Council member

“Darab Ghaffary would be an excellent addition to the Sunnyvale City Council and that is why I am endorsing him for Seat 2.”

Hon. Dave Simons, Sunnyvale Planning Commissioner

“I endorse Darab Ghaffary. Darab has the desirable quality of being a positive person who does not shirk away from communicating his own position. I trust in Darab’s commitment to our city, his keen mind and desire to listen to all Sunnyvale residents and businesses. Sunnyvale City Council seat 2 would best be served by Darab Ghaffary. Darab will support Sunnyvale’s history of responsible, effective and open government.

Endorsements List:

ORGANIZATIONS

• Sunnyvale Public Safety Officers Association
• Sunnyvale Employee Association
• Sunnyvale Communication Workers Associations
• SEIU, Local 715
• California League of Conservation Voters of Santa Clara County
• Police Officers Research Action Council
  (PORAC representing over 55,000 peace officers in California)
• Santa Clara County Council of Professional Firefighters
• Sierra Club, Loma Prieta Chapter
• BAYMEC
• COPE
  
  
  INDIVIDUALS
• California State Assemblymember Sally Lieber
• California State Assemblymember Joe Coto
• Santa Clara County Supervisor Pete McHugh
• Sunnyvale Mayor Dean Chu
• Sunnyvale Councilmember and former Mayor Fred Fowler
• Sunnyvale Councilmember Melinda Hamilton
• Sunnyvale School District Trustee Phyllis Fowler
• Santa Clara Unified School District Board member Ernie Dossa
• Sunnyvale Planning Commissioner Dave Simons
• Milpitas Vice Mayor Armando Gomez
• Milpitas Councilmember and former Mayor Bob Livengood
• Milpitas Councilmember Debbie Giordano
• Iris Bloomer, Ph.D. n&k Technology, Santa Clara
• Terry Trumbull J.D., LL.M. Faculty SJSU

  (partial list)