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    "Chris Clark is an unwavering champion for Mountain View. Throughout his 15 years of dedicated public service, he has earned a reputation for judicious leadership and consensus building. I'm proud to endorse him."  

    --Congresswoman Anna Eshoo

     

     

    ✓ Experience

    ✓ Leadership

    ✓ Integrity

    ✓ Results

     

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  • Proudly Endorsed By:

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    15+ Years Serving Mountain View

    • City Councilmember (2013-2021)
    • Mayor (2014)
    • Vice Mayor (2013)
    • Environmental Planning Commissioner
    • Santa Clara County Elections Commissioner
    • Board Member, Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC)
    • Nonprofit Director & Officer
    • B.A., Stanford University (Political Science Major, Econ Minor)
    • Harvard Kennedy School Program for State/Local Govt
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    Key Accomplishments

    • Doubled Mountain View's affordable housing supply, including housing for teachers and first responders
    • Opened nearly a dozen new parks and expanded our tree canopy
    • Expanded safe routes to schools and our trail networks
    • Repaved our roads, bike lanes, and trails
    • Protected renters and small businesses during COVID
    • Balanced city budgets and maintained our AAA credit rating
    • Fought for Caltrain electrification
    • Opened new Teen and Community Centers
    • Raised the minimum wage in Mountain View

  • Priorities

    Mountain View's most awarded affordable housing project, the Franklin Street Family Apartments.

    HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

    We have more than doubled our supply of afforable housing over the last 10 years and permitted thousands of units across all affordability levels. By increasing the supply of housing in key cooridors, we can grow Mountain View sustainably and better support our local businesses and retailers.

     

    We can also preserve our naturally affordable rental housing by incentivizinig seismic and sustainability upgrades that will extend their useful lives.

    Mountain View's first green bike lanes! Photo courtesy of Cherie Walkowiak & Safe Mountain View.

    INFRASTRUCTURE & PUBLIC SAFETY

    I've worked with our large employers, regional transit agencies, and other keys stakeholers to expedite infrastructure and public safety projects, including:

    • Constructing underpassses at Rengstorff / Central Expressway and Castro / Central Expressway
    • Expanding safe routes to schools, bike / pedestrian trails and community connectivity
    • Revitalizing downtown and the transit center
    • Creating safer cooridors along California Street and El Camino Real
    Shoreline Amphitheatre in the environmentally sensitive North Bayshore area of Mountain View

    ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

    As Chair of the Council's Environmental Sustainability Committee, I championed the preservation of environmentally sensitive areas such as North Bayshore and the expansion of our parks and open space.

     

    I voted to require community benefits from developers, championed highly sustainable development, and expanded our trails and tree canopy.

    Hacker Dojo ribbon cutting, courtesy of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce

    SHARED PROSPERITY

    I was first elected to Council during the worst recession in recent memory. We made tough decisions and worked together to balance our budgets. As a result, our city is now in a strong fiscal position with the best possible credit rating.

     

    I will bring all stakeholders to the table to sustainably and equitably grow our downtown and local economy.

  • Local Support

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    "Chris Clark is an unwavering champion for Mountain View. Throughout his 15 years of dedicated public service, he has earned a reputation for judicious leadership and consensus building. I'm proud to endorse him." 

    --Congresswoman Anna Eshoo  

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    "I've worked closely with Chris for over a decade. He's caring, listens to all perspectives, and brings people together to solve tough challenges. He's a proven leader, and I'm proud to support him!"

    -- Mountain View Councilmember & Former Mayor Margaret Abe-Koga

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    "Chris’ steady leadership and comprehensive knowledge of the issues facing our region make him a highly effective policymaker and advocate for Mountain View. He deserves another term."

    --Assemblymember Evan Low  

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    "Chris' years of experience on the Council and his thoughtful approach to challenging issues make him an excellent choice for City Council. Please join me in supporting him."

    --Vice Mayor Lisa Matichak 

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    "Having worked with Chris during my time as Mayor and Councilmember, I can attest that he is a thoughtful and pragmatic leader who works well with others and gets things done. Mountain View is a better city because of his balanced approach to the issues, and I urge you to reelect him." 

    --Former Mayor Mike Kasperzak   

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    "Chris has been a smart, experienced and levelheaded voice in the community for years, and he cares deeply about Mountain View. I know from experience that his compassion and command for detail makes him exactly the kind of person you want representing you - please join me in supporting Chris!"

    -- Environmental Planning Commission Chair Hank Dempsey

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    "Chris deeply values education, youth, and families. He will work to strengthen the relationship between the city and our local school districts, and I'm proud to support him." 

    --Fmr. Mountain View Los Altos High School District Trustee Fiona Walter  

  • Endorsements

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    Local Officials

    • Anna Eshoo, Member of Congress
    • Josh Becker, State Senator
    • Marc Berman, State Assembly Member
    • Evan Low, State Assembly Member
    • Joe Simitian, County Supervisor
    • Otto Lee, County Supervisor
    • Lisa Matichak, Mountain View Vice Mayor
    • Hank Dempsey, Chair of Mountain View's Environmental Planning Commission
    • Joe Mitchner, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
    • Robert Cox, Rental Housing Committee Member
    • Ken Yeager, Former County Supervisor
    • Mike Kasperzak, Former Mayor of Mountain View
    • Ken Rosenberg, Former Mayor of Mountain View
    • Matt Pear, Former Mayor of Mountain View
    • Margaret Capriles, Former Environmental Planning Commissioner
    • Julia Miller, El Camino Healthcare District Director
    • Paul Fong, Former State Assembly Member
    • Richard Mehlinger, Sunnyvale City Council

    Educators & Local School Leaders

    • Patrick Ahrens, Foothill-De Anza Community College Trustee
    • Laura Casas, Foothill-De Anza Community College Trustee
    • Gilbert Wong, Foothill-De Anza Community College Trustee
    • Fiona Walter, Former Mtn View Los Altos High School Trustee
    • Joe Mitchner, Former Mtn View Los Altos High School Trustee
    • Susan Sweeley, Former Mtn View Los Altos High School Trustee 

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  • Why I'm Running

    I’ve served Mountain View for over 15 years, including 8 years on the city council and 7 years on city commissions. I also had the honor of serving as Mountain View’s Mayor and Vice Mayor.

     

    During my time on the Council, I earned a reputation as a pragmatic consensus builder who worked closely with my colleagues to get things done. We balanced our budgets and permitted thousands of new housing units, including affordable housing for our teachers and first responders. We also opened new community and teen centers, built nearly a dozen new parks, raised our minimum wage, supported our renters and working families, and prepared for climate change.

     

    I’m proud of our accomplishments, but there’s still much work to do. With two longtime Mountain View councilmembers terming out of office this year and three more in 2026, we need experienced leaders who will serve as a bridge to new leadership. I will maintain our reputation as a well-run city that values its residents, neighborhoods, small businesses, and most importantly, no-nonsense politics.

     

    In addition to experience, what sets me apart is my breadth of support. I’m endorsed by a wide range of federal, state, and local leaders including many former Mountain View mayors and residents who span the political spectrum. They support me because they know I work hard, value sound policymaking over politics, and will always put our city first.
     

    With 9 candidates, I know you face a tough decision about who to elect. The good news is that you can vote for almost half of the candidates, and I humbly request that you use 1 of your 4 votes to elect me, so we can build a bridge to new leadership together.

  • About Chris Clark

    I was raised on a family farm where I learned the values of hard work, responsibility, and protecting our environment at an early age. I attended public schools and decided to pursue public service after serving as a Page for the U.S. House of Representatives. I attended Stanford University and graduated with a B.A. in Political Science, secondary major in International Relations, and a minor in Economics.

     

    I have over 20 years of professional experience in both the private and public sectors. I've worked at the U.S. State Department and held executive positions at local tech companies and nonprofit organizations.

     

    I served as Mountain View's youngest ever mayor (2014) and city council member (2013-2021). During that time, I was appointed by my colleagues to several regional agency boards and fought for affordable housing, Caltrain electrification, and Mountain View's fair share of resources.

     

    I've experienced firsthand the challenges posed by our high cost of living and have lived in several Mountain View neighborhoods over the last 16+ years as both a renter and first-time homeowner.

     

    I'm eager to continue sharing my experience, leadership, innovative ideas, and commitment to public service to make Mountain View an even better place to live, work, and raise our families. I humbly request your vote.

  • Contact Info

    Lawn signs, endorsements, or general questions.

    650 Castro St., Ste 120-479
    Mountain View, CA 94041
    chris@electchrisclark.com

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