I believe that in the United States we are supposed to be a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. In Cupertino we need to do a better job on the for the people part. Our elected officials should be servants of the people, not the other way around.

Cupertino is a great place to live. Together I think we can make it even better. To do that I would like to know what you think. Please send email to cupertinomark@gmail.com and tell me what YOU think should be done to improve our city.

What is My Platform

For the People

Council members should serve the people, not the other way around. The city council needs to listen to the citizens of Cupertino and work to make their lives better.

Fair and Open Government

Government should be transparent, providing information on how and what our city is doing. Too often the citizens of Cupertino are not informed about important decisions that directly impact their lives. Rules should be made clear and apply equally to everyone.

Traffic Congestion

A major draw to Cupertino is our excellent schools. Sitting in a traffic jam with frustrated parents trying to get to work is not the best way for our future leaders to start their day. We need to reduce traffic congestion especially around our schools.

Vision

The current path is to randomly place condos throughout the city, then just react to unforeseen problems. The city council needs to provide a vision for the future of our city. We need to think about what we all want Cupertino to be 10 years from now. For example, a downtown area could give the city some character and a place for people to gather, much like Castro has done for Mountain View.