Background: High-tech executive; member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors; two-time mayor and member of the Sunnyvale City Council.

Why I got into public service: I was inspired by the example set by my dad and my family who always stayed involved in the community. Public service is the best way I've found to improve the lives of others.

Top Issue: Building better transportation to accommodate the incredible growth and success of Silicon Valley.

Guiding Value: Service, which means being part of the solution to make people's lives better.

First Job: Newspaper boy.