"Dominic Caserta has a proven track record of finding innovative and workable solutions. His ability to get things done is why we need him in the State Assembly."
-Nick Galiotto, Council Member, City of Mountain View*
Business
- Supported over 50 Business expansions in Santa Clara
- New economic development website: www.movetosantaclara.com
- Established Tourism Improvement District (TID)
Education
- Supported the Central Park Library completion
- Established the Silicon Valley Power/City of Santa Clara Scholarship Award Program and Internship for Youth living in Santa Clara
- Co-founded Santa Clara Unified School District’s Wellness, Nutrition and Physical Activity Committee
- As Santa Clara's Library Ambassador, helped expand literacy programs in the City of Santa Clara
Environment
- Championed Santa Clara’s Green Power campaign, promoting renewable energy programs
- Voted for storm drain improvements
- Encouraged the funding to complete the San Tomas Aquino Creek Streamside Trail
- Supported the Ulistac Natural Area and other parks, protecting a total of more than 75 acres of open space and park land
Ethics & Government Reform
- Chaired Santa Clara's Ethics Committee
- Supported developing "vote ethics" community outreach program, designed to foster public trust and confidence in government
- Supported addition of new polling places in Santa Clara to improve voting accessibility
- Supported the Communication Department reorganization to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Supported the passage and expansion of Santa Clara’s Campaign Finance Ordinance
Housing
- Promoted construction of 816 affordable homes
- Welcomed Habitat for Humanity homes to Santa Clara
- Backed the effort to contribute $500,000 to the Housing Trust Fund
Public Safety
- Fought to implement a cooperative ambulance transport agreement between the Santa Clara Fire Department, American Medical Response, and Santa Clara County
- Successfully led the way to keep Santa Clara City's Police, Fire and Emergency Dispatch compensation rates among the highest in Santa Clara County, allowing those who protect Santa Clara the opportunity to live within our community
- Supported a new Northside Police Substation at Rivermark
- Supported the renovation of numerous Fire Stations
Recreation & Youth
- Championed Santa Clara’s Youth Soccer Park project and the creation of three professional caliber fields and a sports complex to serve Santa Clara youth soccer teams
- Aided the push to complete the Santa Clara Skateboard Park, serving more than 28,000 people last year
- Funded a new Teen Center, to include a coffee bar, computer/homework center, lounge and conference rooms
- Promoted creation of new parks in Santa Clara, including the War Memorial Park
- Led the fight to open an expanded senior center, on-time and under budget
Technology
- Promoted technology use by the City of Santa Clara, including an online permitting process and a new City homepage. Supported creation of the Department of Information Technology
- Organized a public-private partnership to create a countywide card catalog. Ensured that Santa Clara’s new public library would have at least 100 new public access internet terminals
- Supported and recruited economic development and expansion in the high tech industry
Transportation
- Supports bringing BART to Santa Clara
- Supported the 2000 & 2006 Measure A campaign for transportation campaign, yielding $5.9 billion to fund a comprehensive transportation strategy for Silicon Valley.
- Worked for strong transportation strategies as a member of the VTA Policy Advisory Committee, Caltrain Subcommittee, and the SCVTA Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Corridor
*Affiliations listed for identification purposes only.
