Orrin Mahoney was elected to the Cupertino City Council in 2005 and 2009. He was elected by the Council as Vice-Mayor in December 2007 and 2011. He served as Mayor in 2009 and is currently serving as Mayor. His second term will expire in 2014 (term extended by 12 months due to election date change to even years).
Education
M.S.- Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University.
Masters in Industrial Administration program, Carnegie-Mellon University.
B.S.- Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie-Mellon University.
Employment History
Retired after 35 years with Hewlett-Packard, holding a wide variety of management positions, including R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Information Technology. Over 25 years at the Cupertino site.
Professional Affliations
6 years Cupertino Rotary
8 years Cupertino Chamber of Commerce Board
Measure C - School Bond Oversight Committee
DeAnza Commission
Board member, Lunar New Year Unity Parade
Board member, Cupertino Economic Development Committee
Awards or Special Achievements
2005 Cupertino Citizen of the Year
Chair, Cupertino 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Festival
Chairman, Cupertino Fourth of July Celebration (2001-2005)
Rotary International Service Chair, including Chinese rural school project
Food Chair, OSF (Organization of Special Needs Families) Special Festival
8 years, City of Cupertino Planning Commissioner including Chairman of the Commission (1991-1998)
Chairman of three Monta Vista grad night parties, Cupertino AYSO Soccer coach
Volunteer for school, youth, and community activities including:
Kid's Fishing Day
Kid's Shopping Day
Dr Seuss Reading Day
YMCA Landscaping
OSF Pumpkin Carving
Family
Married to Carolyn Krizek-Mahoney
Four daughters: Lisa, Julie, Dana, and Audrey, all graduates of the Cupertino school system