The Santa Clara County Democratic Party endorses candidates in local non-partisan races (city councils, school boards, etc). The following candidates and measures have been endorsed for the November 2011 election. The process begins with the close of candidate filing.

Local Ballot Measures for November 2011

Measure A: City of Sunnyvale. Change the current appointed Mayor to a directly-elected Mayor for a 4 year term. NO POSITION

Measure B: City of Sunnyvale. Delete the current automatic 5% increase in Council compensation and provide for annual cost of living adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index not to exceed 5%. VOTE YES.

Measure C: City of Cupertino. Increase the existing transient occupancy tax from 10% to 12% with proceeds placed in the City's General Fund for local use, requiring annual audits and public expenditure review. VOTE YES.

Measure D: City of Palo Alto. Eliminate the requirement that public safety employee disputes by resolved through binding arbitration. VOTE NO.

Measure E: City of Palo Alto. Undedicate 10 acres of existing parkland in Byxbee Park for the exclusive purpose of building a processing facility for yard trimmings, food waste, and other organic materials. VOTE YES.