Experience

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  Armando Gomez Consulting

  • Milpitas, CA

  • Principal

    • Aug 2015 - Present
    • Milpitas, CA

    Armando Gomez Consulting provides the expertise required in government affairs, community relations and public policy. Through sound strategy and trusted relationships with local leaders and administrative staff, Armando Gomez Consulting has achieved numerous political and policy victories. Armando Gomez Consulting has built lasting coalitions which helps advance issues through difficult challenges. We set a standard for professional counsel, coalition building and policy development. With a reputation for excellence and a record of accomplishments, we know the Bay Area and work closely with each client to understand their needs and interests. At the same time, our experience in local government and broad relationships provide access and action on behalf of our clients.

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  City of San Jose

  • Mayors Budget Director

    • Jan 2007 - Dec 2014

    - High-level, complex policy support to the Mayor, including preparing Mayor for City Council meetings and closed session meetings.- Led initiatives within Budget and Fiscal Policy Area. Key initiatives include development of a Community Based Budget Process, Budget Shortfall Advisory Group Recommendations and the General Fund Structural Deficit Elimination Plan.- Develop Budget and Fiscal Policy for $3 billion Capital and Operating Budget.- Work with Department Directors and staff to design and implement short and long term priorities.- Assure that projects are consistent with City policy and that the City's limited resources are deployedappropriately.- Drive Mayor’s policy priorities through government and legislative process.- Led Mayor’s fundraising efforts through various ballot and candidate campaigns.- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community organizations, residents, business community, non-profit organizations, and government agencies as a representative of the Mayor’s Office.

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  City of Milpitas

  • Councilmember

    • Dec 2002 - Dec 2014

    - Elected to the Milpitas City Council in 2002 and reelected in 2006 and 2010.- Appointed Vice Mayor of the City of Milpitas from 2004 to 2006.- Review and approve $120 million annual operating and capital budgets.- Represent City Council and residents at meetings and events.- Establish and monitor goals and objectives for the City.- Resolve constituent and business issues and problems.- Key Initiatives include adoption of County’s first Open Government Ordinance, streamliningpermitting process, and development of the City’s Clean and Safe Streets Initiative.