Deb Giordano, Councilmember, City of Milpitas

Born in New York in 1955 and moved to Milpitas in 1958 and her parents Lud and Ad Indihar continue to live in Milpitas ;

Attended Milpitas public schools including Spangler Elementary School , Thomas Russell Junior High School and graduated from Samuel Ayer High School in 1973;

     4 Year CSF 100% Scholar

     Principal’s Honor Roll

     Graduating Class Salutatorian

     Class Vice President

Chosen “Best Overall Senior” and “Best Female Athlete in School;”

Received AA Degree from Mission College in 1995;

Presently attending San Jose State University ;

Mother of four children – Kevin, Natalie, Melissa, and Michaela

City Council

Elected to the Milpitas City Council in 2004, Council Committee Assignments:

• Arts Commission, Liaison

   

• City Attorney Subcommittee

   

• Library Advisory Commission Council, Liaison

   

• Milpitas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

   

• Milpitas Redevelopment Agency Member

   

• Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority

   

• Senior Advisory Commission, Liaison

   

• Senior Facilities Subcommittee

   

• Terrace Gardens Board of Directors

   

• Youth Advisory Commission, Liaison

   

• Milpitas Finance Subcommittee
  
  Personal Background
  

  
  Born in New York in 1955, Deb moved to Milpitas in 1958. Her parents Lud and Ad Indihar continue to live in Milpitas.

  
  - Attended Milpitas public schools including Spangler Elementary School , Thomas Russell Junior High School and graduated from Samuel Ayer High School in 1973;

   

  - Received AA Degree from Mission College in 1995;

   

  - Presently attending San Jose State University ;

   

  - Mother of four children – Kevin, Natalie, Melissa, and Michaela

   

   

Professional Background

1973 – 1979   City of Milpitas – Finance Department

          Accounting Supervisor

              General Fund accounting

              Payroll

              Supervised Water Department

              Budgeting responsibilities

              Prepare and review financial statements

          Helped develop City’s first water rationing program

          Worked with City Manager to implement “zero based” budgeting

1979 to Present – Real Estate Broker/Associate Currently CEO: Master Brokers

Professional Associations and Awards

          Milpitas Employee Association

              Served as Treasurer

              Served on Negotiating Team

          San Jose Real Estate Board

              Local Government Relations Committee 3 years

                   Served as Chair 1 term

              Political Affairs Committee 2 years

                   Served as Chair 1 term

          ERA Real Estate National Conference Speaker

          #4 Broker – ERA Real Estate nationwide – 1989

          #2 Broker – ERA Real Estate nationwide – 1990

          Voted “One of the Best Realtors” – Milpitas Post – 2001 through 2007

          Santa Clara County ’s Top 100 Brokers – 2003

City Boards and Commissions

          Milpitas Planning Commission – 7 years (1989-1992 and 2001 to present)

              One term as Vice Chair

          Community Advisory Commission – 3 years (1986-1989)

              One term as Chair

Los Esteros Architectural Committee – City Representative (2003)

          Library Subcommittee Study Group – (former)

          Community Development Block Grant Committee-City Representative (former)

                   Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance Subcommittee (1986)

                   City’s Bicentennial Subcommittee (1976)

                   Santa Clara County Animal Control Task Force (former)

                   Milpitas Sign Ordinance Review Subcommittee-Chair (former)

 Community Involvement

                   North Valley Bobby Sox League-Director (former)

                   Christ Community Church-Deacon (former)

                   Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County-Troop Leader (former)

                   Community Pregnancy Center-Counselor (former)

                   Milpitas Rotary Club

                    Milpitas Chamber of Commerce since 1989

                   Milpitas Historical Society since 1995

                   Milpitas High School Athletics-Supporter

                   Muscular Dystrophy “Lock-Up”

                   Vietnamese Help Wheelchair Program (2003)

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