Cupertino candidates talk housing, budget before election

The next iteration of the Cupertino City Council is slated to make significant decisions about housing and the budget. Candidates recently shared their perspectives.

Cupertino voters attended a Thursday candidate forum, hosted by San José Spotlight, where six of the seven city council candidates fielded questions about public safety and The Rise, the city’s largest planned housing development at nearly 2,700 homes. Two council seats are up for grabs. Cupertino elects councilmembers at large, meaning voters can choose any candidate, unlike cities divided into political districts where voters are restricted to their area — the more common method used by nearby cities such as Campbell and Sunnyvale.

Participating candidates included former Mayors Barry Chang, Gilbert Wong and Rod Sinks, former Planning Commissioner R “Ray” Wang, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Claudio Bono and Councilmember Kitty Moore.

Councilmember Hung Wei, who is running for reelection, couldn’t attend. In a statement provided to San José Spotlight, she said she, “will continue to advocate for policies that prioritize housing affordability, environmental sustainability and smart growth while preserving the quality of life we all cherish” if reelected.


https://sanjosespotlight.com/cupertino-city-council-candidates-talk-housing-budget-before-election-2024/