Council Says Goodbye to Friend, Colleague and Civic Leader Patricia Dando

Longtime San Jose leader Patricia Dando passed away on July 16 with her husband Bob and her family at her side. Pat, who was former Vice-Mayor of San Jose, served as the President & CEO of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce from 2005 to 2011. Recognized as a determined and fearless advocate, she is remembered for increasing the Chamber’s political engagement and effectiveness in local races including the 2006 election of Chuck Reed as Mayor and councilmembers Pete Constant, Rose Herrera and Sam Liccardo. In addition, Pat helped lead and win a lengthy legal battle against city campaign limits on independent political groups like the Chamber’s political action committee. Prior to becoming the Chamber’s 9^th chief executive, Pat served a stint with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as a local government liaison and 10 years on the San Jose City Council beginning in 1995. Notably, during her tenure as Vice-Mayor, Pat spearheaded the successful 1988 fundraising campaign for the development of the HP Pavilion, now the SAP Center and home to the NHL San Jose Sharks. The Council is grateful for Pat’s years of partnership and collaboration, as well as her dedicated service and leadership that made an invaluable impact on San Jose and the greater region. Read more about Pat’s illustrious career and legacy>>