Patrick Waite for San Jose City Council - District 8

 

Biographical Highlights Occupation: Community Volunteer Former Vice President of Finance, Seagate Technology M.B.A., Atkinson Graduate School of Management, Willamette University, Highest Honors B.S. Economics, Northern Illinois University, Magna cum laude President, Archbishop Mitty High School Board of Regents Chairman, Atkinson Advisory Board, Willamette University 20+ years finance experience in Silicon Valley high tech companies
Top Priorities if Elected Fix the city budget by focusing government on things that matter to citizens. Find solutions for District 8's traffic issues before allowing further development. Use a quality of life filter to make decisions.
Questions on Issues   The the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office. Read the answers from Pat Waite
Key Endorsements Pete Constant, Council Member, City of San Jose Lu Ryden, former Council Member, City of San Jose Ron James, former Mayor, City of San Jose

Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.patwaite.com/ E-mail: info@patwaite.com Phone: 408-564-9980	Address: The Committee to Elect Patrick Waite 5655 Silver Creek Valley Rd., Ste. 642 San Jose, CA 95138

Pat and his wife, Ginny, have been married for 26 years and have lived in Evergreen since 1987. They have two children, both in college.

Pat graduated Magna cum laude from Northern Illinois University receiving a B.S. in Economics. In 1984, he received an M.B.A. from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, graduating with Highest Honors.

Pat has worked for a variety of Silicon Valley firms during his successful 20+ years in corporate finance, including Memorex Corporation, Tandem Computers, Unisys Corporation and Lam Research. He finished his career as a finance vice president with Seagate Technology, where he led the worldwide sales finance organization. He was also a member of their steering committee for diversity.

Pat has been very generous with his time. When his children were younger, he coached them in basketball, soccer, and roller hockey. He was on the board of directors of East Hills Preschool and served as Cub master for Cub Scout Pack 264 for 2 years. Now that his children are grown, he devotes considerable time to local non-profit groups. His board memberships include Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, TransAccess and Archbishop Mitty High School. He is active in The Role Model Program, and recently participated in assembling more than 2,000 bikes for Turning Wheels for Kids.

More Information:
www.PatWaite.com

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