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Councilmember Jon Willey


First Elected: November 2018


Term Ends: December 2022


Day job: Licensed professional engineer


Alma maters: San Jose State University (master’s in science, systems engineering); San Diego State University, (bachelor of science, mechanical engineering)


Notable quote: "I’m a champion for democracy and sensible growth, keys to maintaining our quality of life. Using my professional skills, I have presented dozens of data-driven analyses on development to the city that demonstrated failings in proposed mega developments. I’m a leader in the Better Cupertino grassroots organization of neighbors. Sensible growth is crucial and balances the many aspects of our community.” —Jon Willey, Jon4Democracy.com


20ommittee and board assignments:



  • Comprehensive County Expressway Planning Study Policy Advisory Board

  • Environmental Review Committee (Alternate)

  • Fiscal Strategic Planning Committee

  • League of California Cities – Peninsula Division

  • Santa Clara County Water Commission

  • Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Airport/Community Roundtable on Aircraft Noise in the South Bay (Alternate)

  • School Board Liaison – Cupertino Union School District, Fremont Union High School District, Foothill-De Anza Community College District

  • Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority — Joint Powers Association (Alternate)

  • Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (Alternate)

  • State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board (Alternate)


Source: City of Cupertino website

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