New finance director
Luz Cofresí-Howe was recently named finance director for the city of Milpitas. Cofresí-Howe comes to Milpitas from the city of San Jose, where she served as assistant director of finance for 4½ years. In San Jose she managed a team of 135 professional and technical staff performing accounting, revenue management, debt, treasury, purchasing, risk management and administrative functions.
“Luz’s proven track record in financial management, strategic planning and collaborative decision-making positions her as an invaluable asset to our executive leadership team,” city manager Ned Thomas said in a release. “I am confident that she will play a pivotal role in advancing our City’s financial objectives and ensuring sound stewardship of Milpitas taxpayer’s resources.”
Classic car show
The Metropolitan Education District’s Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) center is hosting the 18th Annual Bob McTaggart Custom and Classic Car Show May 3, 5-8 p.m., at the MetroED campus, 760 Hillsdale Ave. in San Jose.
Owners of custom and classic cars will showcase their rides at the free event, and attendees can vote for their favorites in nine categories: best car, best motorcycle, best bike, best car under construction, best truck, best club participation, ugliest car, best engine and best paint job. The event also features raffles, prizes, food and music.
The show supports SVCTE’s student competition group SkillsUSA. Past events have raised over $10,000.
MetroED is governed by a joint powers agreement that includes the Milpitas Unified School District. For more information, visit https://www.metroed.net.
