Member, City Council, District 9
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Genny Altwer is a licensed marriage and family therapist who spent 13 years with the San Mateo Police Department as a hostage negotiator and sexual-assault detective. She now specializes in PTSD treatment for first responders.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Nonpartisan
Gordon Chester has worked for San Jose's Department of Public Works for more than a decade on telecom regulation and is a lifelong District 9 resident. This is his first run for office.
Records: Housing Affordability 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Sources: sanjoseca.gov · sanjosespotlight.com