Genny Altwer
Nonpartisan · CA
Genny Altwer is a licensed marriage and family therapist and former police officer running for San Jose City Council District 9, her first run for office. She served 13 years with the San Mateo Police Department, including as a hostage negotiator and sexual-assault detective, before becoming a therapist specializing in PTSD treatment for first responders. She led the June 2026 primary with 35.5% and faces city Public Works employee Gordon Chester in the November runoff.
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 1 record
Served 13 years as a sworn San Mateo police officer, including assignments as a hostage negotiator and sexual-assault detective, then established a therapy practice treating PTSD, depression and anxiety among first responders.
November 10, 2025For
Source: sanjosespotlight.com · researched July 3, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 1 record
Served 13 years as a sworn San Mateo police officer, including assignments as a hostage negotiator and sexual-assault detective, then established a therapy practice treating PTSD, depression and anxiety among first responders.
November 10, 2025For
Source: sanjosespotlight.com · researched July 3, 2026
Elections
- Member, City Council, District 9 · November 3, 2026 · San Jose city, California
Profile last researched July 3, 2026.