The recount will begin Monday and will continue daily until all the ballots are counted.
The Cupertino City Council contest is headed for a recount to determine whether Ray Wang or Rod Sinks will fill the second open seat. The Cupertino City Council contest is headed for a recount following a two-week long stand off between Ray Wang and Rod Sinks to fill the second open seat.
Cupertino’s recount will begin Monday and continue daily until all the ballots are counted, including the 7,000 unprocessed ballots left in the county as of Friday. The Register of Voters doesn’t know how long Cupertino’s will take, but volunteers are required to finish prior to certification on Dec 5, according to Associate Community Officer Michael Borja.
Moore has secured her spot on the council so far, leading with 25% of the votes as of Friday. Moore and Wang were running on a joint platform of promoting more fiscal accountability and transparency on the council and encouraging the city to consider the environmental and public safety concerns of large development projects. Wang thinks the results of the recount will be close, and sees the process as a sign of the city’s good voter turnout.
Sinks could not be reached for comment. The former mayor has voiced his support for turning The Rise into a vibrant downtown for Cupertino. He is campaigning for more inter-city transportation services and a business-friendly environment.
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