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RISHI KUMAR
INDEPENDENT THINKER - TRACK RECORD OF SARATOGA ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Former Planning Commissioner, Saratoga
Founder, "Saratoga's Got Talent" Annual Competition, the annual fundraiser for
Saratoga Senior Center.
Saratoga Chamber of Commerce member, supporting Chamber events like
Farmer's Market, Celebrate Saratoga, Saratoga Holiday Party and Wine Stroll,
Christmas Karaoke and more.
De Havilland Circle neighborhood leader - initiated/implemented Neighborhood
Watch, annual "Meet your Neighbors" block party, neighborhood preparedness
committee and other projects.
Host of bi-weekly open mic at Blue Rock Shoot, Saratoga to bring in new foot
traffic to our downtown, empower the young kids, intermingle in a fun family
friendly community event
Former AYSO Soccer Saratoga Board Member (referee, Divisional Manager)
Chair, Saratoga Cares Foundation, focused on supporting local causes
Saratoga Boy Scout Troop 581 parent volunteer, father of an Eagle Scout
Masters in Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut
High Tech Silicon Valley executive; worked in IBM, CISCO. General Manager
of a Cloud Services Business Unit in Mountain View
"Rishi is a community leader who has
put a lot of energy into making the
City of Saratoga a better place for
children, families and seniors. He
listens and will be an excellent leader
on the council. He has my full support
for election to the City Council"
- State Senator JIM BEALL
“To know Rishi, is to know an amazing
source of energy and Saratoga community's
motivational force. Over the past decade that
I have known Rishi, he has been intimately
involved in many major issues that have been
vital for our community. Rishi has my vote as
the unequivocal candidate for the City
Council leadership position.”
- Amit Nagpal
“Rishi exhibits care, compassion and strong
ethical behavior - key ingredients for our city
council members. He is a well rounded
candidate who has actually contributed
consistently, doing things. Rishi is all action,
not just talk - and I know will work hard for
Saratoga and keeping our community great!”
- Richard Angus, Board Member, Saratoga Senior Center
"Rishi is a member of our city in the best
possible way. He is passionately involved in
the betterment of Saratoga in many aspects
of our community, arguably unparalleled in
his enthusiasm, and leads by example. He
communicates, listens and cares with a
wonderful sincerity and genuine desire
to do good.”
Mr. Jon Jow, Redwood Music School Music Director,
Saratoga Resident
"Rishi has strengthened the Saratoga community with his innovative unity building
programs such as Saratoga's Got Talent and
Saratoga Cares Foundation. He brings innovation, creativity as well as stability to our
community.”
- Zoe Cowherd Alameda, 3rd generation business owner, Saratoga
RISHI'S FIVE POINT
ACTION PLAN TO
KEEP SARATOGA GREAT
Enhance Saratoga’s quality of life, nurture a thriving family oriented community, a vibrant
commercial district, offerings for our youth as well as seniors.
Be your strong voice to address quality of life issues, such as highway 85 noise/pollution,
petty thefts/home break-ins and high density housing
Optimize city services for all our citizens; increase “customer satisfaction”
Actively engage citizens via partnerships and outreach programs creating strong synergies
Listen and then act; actively solicit and incorporate citizen feedback into decisions
ENDORSEMENTS
Please Join Community Leaders in Supporting & Voting for Rishi Kumar for Saratoga City Council.
COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM MANY DIFFERENT SPECTRUMS/INVOLVEMENT HAVE ENDORSED RISHI:
Honorable Howard Miller, Vice Mayor and Former Mayor Saratoga
Honorable Paul Fong, Assemblymember District 28
Honorable Jim Cunneen, Former Assemblymember
Mr. Boitz, Saratoga High School Performing Arts Department Chair
Jayshree and Vijay Ullal
Honorable Cindy Chavez, Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 2
Honorable Nora Campos, Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore of CA State Assembly
Honorable Kansen Chu, Councilmember San Jose District 4
Mr. Jow, Redwood Middle School, Music Director
Doug Robertson, Former Chair, Saratoga Planning Commission
Minnie and Rama Shukla
Amita and Gopal Aggarwal
Anu and Gururaj Singh, former CEO Netiverse
Kristin Gragnola, Saratoga High School Foundation Board member and PTSO VP Events
David Holt, Troop 581 Scout Master, AYSO Soccer Board
Mark Chapman, Former President SASCC, Former Regional Commissioner, AYSO Soccer
Gary Smith, Former President, Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
Dick Angus, Board Member SASCC
Bob Cancillieri, Board Member SASCC
Parag Marathe, President, San Francisco 49ers
Tom Sloan, Rotary Art Show Chair 2014
Kalpana and Raj Jaswa, former CEO Selectica
Jack Callon, Saratoga’s well-known coach
Katherine Schwertley
Dory Albert, Saratoga Hight PTSO Parent-Ed Co-Chair, Former SSC parent elect volunteer
Antonella Corno, PTA President, SMB Board member
Talat and Kamil Hasan, General Partner, Granite Hill Capital Partners
Anu and B V Jagadeesh, Managing Partner, KAAJ Ventures
Vini Sharma and Kittu Kolluri, General Partner, New Enterprise Associates
Shirin and Preetish Nijhawan, Managing Partner, Cervin Ventures
Ajeet Singh, Co-founder Nutanix, CEO ThoughtSpot
Shaista & Syed Ali, President/CEO Caviuum Networks
Karishma and Deepak Chandani, Anthem Realty
Michelle McIntyre, PTA President, Soccer Coach
Tomoko Tanaka, Frmr Saratoga Music Boosters Board Member
Titles and Organizations listed for identification purposes only
Chandra Jasti, Troop 581, Asst. Scout Master
Joan Holland, Troop 566, Unit Chair
Vandi and Mohan Thirumale
Purnima Padmanabhan and Vijay Meduri
Ramesh Sivakolundo
Cynthia Miller, Community Leader
Thang Do, Saratoga Resident, Former Planning Commissioner San Jose
Heather Durham, Founder, Silicon Valley Technology
Steven Tilles, Former Chief of Staff, Good Samaritan Hospital, Saratoga Resident
Arati Srinivasan, PTA President
Michelle Fan, PTSO Board, Treasurer
Mary Eschen
Manisha Kanekar, PTSO Board, VP Membership
Bela Desai, PTSO Board, VP Communications
Anita Arun, Former PTA President
Vasanthi Arjavalingam, PTA President
Annie Ying, Former PTA President
Reshma Hyder, Former PTA President
Priscilla Ho, Community Leader
Jill Whitcomb, Chair, Library Commission
E.J.Tim Harris, Traffic Safety Commission
Rick Pearce, Parks and Recreation Commission
Corinne Vita, Traffic Safety Commission
Rina Shah, Historical Preservation Commission
Terrence Ward, Parks and Recreation Commission
Pallavi Sharma, Parks and Recreation Commission
Bill Giannini, Saratoga Springs
Rich Giomi, Gene’s Fine Foods
Kirt Teeple, Bank Bar
Ray Shafazand, Bell Tower Bistro
Jim Parden, Parden Construction
Matthew Harrigan, Timeline Design
Mary Ann Serpa, Skin Prophecy Boutique
Donald Randolph, Randolph Insurance
Doris Tougas, Jake’s Pizza
PARTIAL ENDORSEMENT LIST visit www.RishiKumar.com for the complete list.