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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

    US House of Representatives, 16th District

  • Accomplishments

    During my time as a Mountain View councilmember and mayor, I helped lead our city through a recession, pandemic, and unprecedented growth. I have a proven track record and the experience needed to lead our city.

    Proven Leadership & Experience

    I've served Mountain View for over 15 years as a Commissioner, Councilmember, and Mayor. I've earned a reputation as a consensus builder who solves tough challenges by bringing people together.

     

    I've also represented Mountain View on numerous regional boards and commissions where fought for Caltrain electrification, a new underpass at Rengstorff/Central Expressway, and funding for afforable housing.

    Environmental Sustainability & Fiscal Responsibility

    I've worked diligently to strengthen our financial position and invest in our community. I chaired the Council's Environmental Sustainability Committee and led efforts to reduce traffic, preserve our environment, and expand our parks.

    Public Safety and Shared Prosperity

    During my mayorship, I championed bike and pedestrian safety through investments in infrastructure and safe routes to schools. I want to build a more equitable community and ensure Mountain View's diversity remains its greatest strength. I've led regional efforts to raise the minimum wage, invest in affordable housing, and expand youth and senior services.

  • 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 engaged our community in a multi-year effort to grow our city responsibly.

     

    We need to grow sustainably, expand our parks and open space, and preserve our community's diversity.

    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.

     

  • What People Are Saying

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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 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."

    -Mountain View Vice Mayor Lisa Matichak

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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

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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

  • Endorsements

    Partial list. Titles for identification purposes only.

    Local Officials

    • Anna Eshoo, Member of Congress
    • Josh Becker, State Senator
    • Evan Low, Assembly Member
    • Joe Simitian, County Supervisor
    • Otto Lee, County Supervisor
    • Lisa Matichak, Mountain View Vice Mayor
    • Hank Dempsey, Chair of Mtn View Planning Commission
    • 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
    • Richard Mehlinger, Sunnyvale City Council

    School & Community College District 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
    • Susan Sweeley, Former Mtn View Los Altos High School Trustee

    Women Leaders

    • Anna Eshoo, Member of Congress
    • Lisa Matichak, Mountain View Vice Mayor
    • Laura Casas, Foothill-De Anza Community College Trustee
    • Fiona Walter, Former Mtn View Los Altos High School Trustee
    • Susan Sweeley, Former Mtn View Los Altos High School Trustee

    LGBTQ+ Leaders

    • Evan Low, Assembly Member
    • Ken Yeager, Former County Supervisor
    • Patrick Ahrens, Foothill-De Anza Community College Trustee
    • Richard Mehlinger, Sunnyvale City Council

  • About Chris

    I was born and 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.

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