Congratulations
to Hung Wei and Kitty Moore.
If the
current trends hold, and Hung Wei and Kitty Moore are elected,
Cupertino voters have retained a 4-1 progressive, resident-centered,
majority on City Council. This was unthinkable prior to 2016 when
Cupertino had at least a 4-1 developer-controlled majority, and in
2016-2018, when we had a 3-2 developer-controlled majority.
While I
am disappointed about losing, I am not unhappy or depressed. This
was never about me. It was always about doing what was best for
Cupertino and its residents. Serving four years on City Council, and
two years as mayor, was an incredible honor and experience.
Sure, a
5-0 progressive, resident-centered majority is what we sought, but
retaining a 4-1 majority, in light of the huge sums of money that
special-interests poured into this election, is still something
incredible to celebrate. I have no regrets about not accepting
special-interest money, even though it was offered to me in obscene
amounts.
The 4-1
resident-centered Council majority will continue to move Cupertino
forward through the challenging times ahead, especially with regards
to the 2023-2031 RHNA Cycle. Kitty Moore is scary smart and
knowledgeable and will make an awesome City Council member. Darcy
Paul, if selected as mayor in December as expected, will of course
be a great mayor (again).
Some
people have asked me about my future plans. I will continue to serve
the City and will likely apply for a spot on one of the City
Commissions. Yes, the usual progression is from a Commission to City
Council, and not the other way around, but I have no delusions of
grandeur.
I have
not decided as to whether or not I will run again in 2022, but I am
saving my yard signs! Please don’t throw them away, I want them
back.
Proudly NOT Endorsed or Funded
by the Developer-Controlled Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and San
Jose Mercury News, Special Interest Groups, YIMBYs or WIMBYs!
Steven
Scharf for Cupertino City Council 2020 FPPC ID #1388099