Dave Cortese is vice mayor of the City of San Jose. He grew up in San Jose as part of a family that has been active in civic, cultural and business affairs for generations. He places high priority on transportation issues, housing, education, neighborhood business and traffic improvements, and has been a leader in promoting tougher ethical standards at City Hall. Cortese was first elected to the San Jose City Council in the Fall of 2000, and was the only councilmember re-elected without opposition to a second four-year term in 2004. He lives with his wife Pattie and four children, David, Jr., Gina, Angela, and Matthew in the Evergreen area of San Jose.

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