Maggie Angst is an enterprise reporter on the Bay Area News Group breaking news team. He was also Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco's chief of staff for seven years. "Ultimately I think that's just the reality of any election where you have multiple candidates," Peralez said. Raul Peralez was a member of the San Jose City Council in California, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 6, 2015. He left office on December 31, 2022. Peralez ran for election for Mayor of San Jose in California. He lost in the primary on June 7, 2022. Peralez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. 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Rauh said her experience as a lawyer gives her the negotiation skills to get things done in City Hall. It's also home to San Jose State University and several theaters and music halls. He has been endorsed by a political fundraising committee launched by Liccardo and the Silicon Valley Biz PAC. Peralez raised $267,544 for the same period. 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He has not participated in any mayoral forums and has not received any endorsements or political contributions. Under this ballot initiative, San Jose voters will be given the opportunity to align the citys mayoral contests with presidential elections starting in 2024. Torres' priorities are homelessness, public safety and the revitalization of downtown. San Jose Councilman Raul Peralez: Peralez has represented the neighborhoods in and around downtown San Jose for nearly the last eight years. "It is a complicated problem that will require complicated solutions.". Bonilla has been endorsed by the Silicon Valley Biz PAC while Campos, Ortiz and Quintero have support from the South Bay Labor Council. "What's going to be most telling is the next round of fundraising -- if anything causes any candidates to get out, it would be the inability to raise sufficient funds to stay competitive.". Smith has had an array of jobs, starting off in finance at IBM and working inside a mental health facility in downtown before getting her law degree. San Jose Councilwoman Dev Davis: Davis represents San Joses District 6, which includes Willow Glen, the Rose Garden and The Alameda, and isconsidered the most conservative member of the council. She is ready to jump into the political scene to focus on solving what she says is District 3 and San Jose's top issue: homelessness. San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez is focused on fixing inequities in San Jose. "It's unlikely, given the voting patterns we've seen in citywide politics in recent years, that both candidates will make it to the general (election)," San Jose State political science professor Garrick Percival told San Jose Spotlight. Maggie grew up in the Chicago area and graduated from the University of Missouri with a multimedia journalism degree. Peralez said the longtime lawmaker advised him to run for something else, such as school board, or move to District 1 and run for that seat. Despite the calls to drop out, the downtown councilman says he is not going anywhere. "Our campaign is about bringing people together to solve issues of housing, homelessness and public safety," she said. "She told me she was being encouraged to run by labor advocates who felt as though she was a stronger ally and candidate for them than I was," Peralez told San Jose Spotlight. She previously covered San Jose City Hall and was awarded first place in local government reporting from the California News Publishers Association in 2021. Bay City News is a 24/7 news service covering the greater Bay Area. Chavez added she'd rather focus on the issues affecting residents, including the high cost of living and homelessness. 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"She said, 'You have a couple things going for you: you're handsome and you have a nice head of hair,'" Peralez said. The last labor-friendly mayor in San Jose was Ron Gonzales who termed out in 2006. Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez:Chavez, a longtime South Bay politician and labor leader, began her career in public office on the San Jose City Council in 1998 before running unsuccessfully for mayor at the end of her second term in 2006. That was not welcome news for Chavez, who despite jumping into the race five months later has soaked up the major endorsements from the left -- including the South Bay Labor Council, which she used to run, and the county's Democratic Party. San Joses District 3 race: Candidates envision a downtown where everyone feels safe. WebA website created by GoDaddys Website Builder Website Builder To make immediate changes, she calls for more shelter beds, and long-term planning that leads to more affordable housing, Rauh said. Omar Torres, 40, calls himself a pragmatic progressive and a lifelong Democrat who has gotten support from the South Bay Labor Council, mayoral candidate and Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, the Santa Clara County Democratic Party and other local progressives. During recent candidate forums, he has voiced opposition to COVID-19 mask mandates and county public health orders and a desire to clear out homeless encampments and cut off support and resources to unhoused residents who turn down shelter beds. Chavez is endorsed bylabor groups and progressive organizations such as the South Bay Labor Council and Santa Clara County Democratic Party and business organizations like the San Francisco 49ers. District 9: Foley, who was elected in the same cycle as Esparza, is running unopposed. In addition to homelessness, Rauh wants to incorporate more public art in downtown, improve public safety by increasing staffing in the police department and address housing affordability. Rauh has been backed by Liccardo and the San Jose Police Officers Association, Smith by the Silicon Valley Biz PAC and Omar Torres by the South Bay Labor Council and Santa Clara County Democratic Party. Ivan and Omar Torres arent related. Things to do in Napa Valley during Bottlerock, plus hotels, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Her experience as a mom of three young children has highlighted how challenging it can be to raise children in San Jose. She then opened her own mediation business and serves as a volunteer attorney with Santa Clara County's Pro Bono Project. With ballots already delivered to most San Jose residents, voters have the power to once again shape the future of the nations 10th largest city by choosing the next mayor and half of the city council members. Peralez was the first to publicly eye the highly-coveted job, telling San Jose Spotlight in May 2020 that he was weighing a run for mayor before making it official last April. "But at the same time, this is a fight for all of us. Peralez told San Jose Spotlight he understands some are worried he'll pull votes from Chavez, but he's not concerned. Political observers note that primary elections are usually low-turnout events. NUMBER 1362126 COMMITTEE) STREET ADDRESS(NOP.O. "I have a broad base of support amongst the voters here in this city," Peralez said. She's raised $11,950, according to her latest filings. In 2020, Woodmansee ran in the District 6 primary race against Dev Davis, finishing last among four candidates. Copyright 2022 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved. Peralez, a former city police officer who represents downtown on the council, hoped to challenge Chavez for the progressive vote. As one of two District 3 candidates living south of Interstate 280, Torres said it's important for the district to have a representative who does not come from an affluent background. She is an independent with the support of the Silicon Valley Business PAC, small businesses like Casa Vicki and Peanuts, and nonprofit Families & Homes SJ. Raul Peralez, who represents District 3 on the San Jose City Council, says hes the right choice to lead the community. "I am running because it's time for people like me with lived experiences to have a say in our city's policies," Torres said. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. To read more about the candidates and their platforms, click here. Anh Colton discusses why shes running for Santa Clara County sheriff. "I understand the relationship between innovation and economic growth," Chien-Hale said. She did not provide names of endorsers, but said she has support from the Japantown business community and several Cupertino elected officials. She said San Jose is in the perfect position to do so with so many coworking spaces and SJSU in the heart of downtown -- whose innovation center she hopes to revitalize. "The unfortunate thing is that our response to an influx in crime is automatically more police instead of looking at the root problems," Torres said. Two longtime labor leaders are running against each other for San Jose's top political job, and one of them told the other to stay out -- twice. The former engineer pointed to using autonomous buses that meet residents at their homes and take them to transit hubs for free, as a means of solving the connectivity issue, and as an example of how technology can help. He refused to let it end in Game 7, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 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To read more about this race and the candidates, click here. Doan has the backing of the Silicon Valley Biz PAC and a political fundraising committee launched by Liccardo. Meet the City Council candidates hoping to represent West San Jose residents. Peralez District 3 Councilmember and mayoral-hopeful Raul Peralez. Although the council comes together for unanimous votes on the vast majority of issues, the divide has been apparent in several contentious votes in recent years like waiving fees for developers and expanding the power of the mayor. He first shared the story during an interview on Valley Politics hosted by Terry Christensen, a retired San Jose State University political science professor. Councilmember Raul Peralez told San Jos Spotlight hes raised about $264,000. "The biggest challenge is to create real and lasting change in addressing the homelessness crisis," Rauh told San Jose Spotlight. "I'm not going to back out for her.". Chien-Hale is registered as No Party Preference. Republication, rebroadcast or redistribution without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited. I want to stay true to my roots of community advocacy," said Chien-Hale, who is president of the San Jose Downtown Residents Association. An additional three councilmembers District 1s Chappie Jones, District 3s Raul Peralez and District 5s Magdalena Carrasco will be leaving their posts after serving their limit of two four-year terms. While he thinks it may have been a joke, Peralez said the comment offended him. With District 3 Councilmember Raul Peralez terming out and seeking higher office, five candidates with various political backgrounds and experiences are vying for votes. "My policies are new and they're different; and as a result, they're controversial," Torres said. He left office on December 31, 2022. He was first elected to the city council in 2020 and previously worked as a founder and entrepreneur of a technology firm. Copyright 2022 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved. The historic shift, which has been endorsed by the city council and a coalition of community organizations and political experts, is aimed at boosting voter turnout and improving representation in the citys mayoral races. Candidate for Mayor City of San Jose - Tuesday June 7, 2022 She also voted against the citys recent move to require that gun owners carry insurance and pay a fee. As of Jan. 1, Chavez has raised $479,346. Peralez, a labor-aligned candidate, has the backing of South Bay YIMBY. Torres unsuccessfully ran for Congress in 2020 to replace Rep. Zoe Lofgren. Republication, rebroadcast or redistribution without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited. The district includes a diverse array of neighborhoods south of downtown San Jose from Little Saigon to La Tropicana to Tully Santee. Mahans campaign is focused on increasing government transparency and accountability by tracking key goals and metrics on reducing homelessness, cleaning up parks and speeding up the citys building permit process. In a battle for the East Side, San Jose council candidates confront their pasts. Christensen said Peralez has a compelling backstory -- working as a teacher and a police officer -- but to have a shot in the mayor's race, he needs funding. San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez hosted a press conference outside City Hall Tuesday along with supporters to discuss his memo that aims to reduce gun The councilwoman was one of the first elected officials in California to back an initiative aimed at allowing local jurisdictions to override state housing laws. Peralez, 40, was the first candidate to throw his hat in the ring for the mayoral Here are your District 3 candidates in alphabetical order. Irene Smith, 61, is another non-politico jumping into the council race to combat problems she said have continued to worsen over the years. Peralez said when he told Chavez he was considering a run for mayor, she suggested he run for another office, such as sheriff. Rauh has donated $20,000 to her campaign, loaned another $20,000 and has not disclosed other campaign contributions. BOX) CITY San Jose MAILING ADDRESSAREACODE/PHONE (669)444-0337 (IFDIFFERENT) NO. 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Chavez was head of the South Bay Labor Council, and Peralez wanted to get her support. Education is one of the biggest and most effective tools on combating income inequality.". "I am completely laser focused on undoing the legacy of bad decisions that has just really damaged the quality of life for residents and small businesses," Smith said. The race is on for the open City Council seat in downtown San Jose. I helped save small businesses through my work at the downtown association and have created policies at the city level. She also wants to bring staffing levels up in the city's planning department to streamline development. The candidates are Santa Clara County Office of Education board member Rosemary Kamei, former flight attendant and volunteer program manager Ramona Arellano Snyder and paratransit operator Tim Gildersleeve. He has not received any major endorsements or campaign contributions. In the June 7 primary election, San Jose voters will also decide whether to make a historic shift on when future mayoral elections will be held. Is the Stanley Quencher tumbler worth its TikTok hype? Peralez is a Democrat with strong support from the citys organized labor base, and Davis is a nonpartisan with the backing of powerful business leaders. AND STATE CA STREET OR ZIPCODE 95110 P.O. She played an instrumental role in granting uninsured children in Santa Clara County access to free health insurance and passing a $950 million affordable housing bond. Bay City News is a 24/7 news service covering the greater Bay Area. When Peralez said he planned to run anyway, Chavez ended the conversation with a stinging remark. She is a Democrat who has received endorsements from Mayor Sam Liccardo, former Mayor Tom McEnery and the San Jose Police Officers' Association. "Ideology can get in the way of that.". "It is not acceptable that our own community members, including essential service providers, cannot afford to live in our city, and that our sons and daughters cannot afford to move back home," Rauh said. Davis has been endorsed by the Silicon Valley Biz PAC and the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association. The current elected leadership in San Jose is tipped 6-5 in favor of those who are backed by the regions labor unions while business interests supported the campaigns of the council minority. To learn more about the candidates, click here. Smith also owns and manages several properties in San Jose. He said Chavez urged him in 2012 not to run for San Jose City Council in District 3 and made an inappropriate remark about his appearance. Its old news that more money means more successful bids to become San Joses mayor, but District "They're competing for the same voters," Christensen told San Jose Spotlight. Things to do in Napa Valley during Bottlerock, plus hotels, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Torres said if elected, he would hire staff focused on each of downtown's problems. Voters who show up tend to be more conservative, wealthier and politically engaged. Peralez told San Jose Spotlight some people are urging him to drop out of the race so that Chavez can secure the votes. Davis, who left the Republican party in 2018 because of the Trump administrations treatment of migrant families, is running on a platform centered around preserving single-family zoning and fiscal responsibility. WebRaul Peralez was a member of the San Jose City Council in California, representing District 3. Spence has never served in public office but was a member of the citys police force for 31 years. Kamei has garnered the support of Jones, as well as the Santa Clara County Democratic Party and the South Bay Labor Council. He assumed office on January 6, 2015. Many insiders are watching this matchup closely because it could be the local labor lobby's first opportunity in 16 years to send a candidate to the mayor's office. I have worked with our police department to create safer, stronger neighborhoods. Gerston also noted Chavez's many years of experience in city and county politics may make her a target to people who want to sweep out incumbent politicians. The race is on for the open City Council seat in downtown San Jose. 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Maggie Angst is an enterprise reporter on the Bay Area News Group breaking news team. He was also Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco's chief of staff for seven years. "Ultimately I think that's just the reality of any election where you have multiple candidates," Peralez said. Raul Peralez was a member of the San Jose City Council in California, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 6, 2015. He left office on December 31, 2022. Peralez ran for election for Mayor of San Jose in California. He lost in the primary on June 7, 2022. Peralez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. 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Rauh said her experience as a lawyer gives her the negotiation skills to get things done in City Hall. It's also home to San Jose State University and several theaters and music halls. He has been endorsed by a political fundraising committee launched by Liccardo and the Silicon Valley Biz PAC. Peralez raised $267,544 for the same period. 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He has not participated in any mayoral forums and has not received any endorsements or political contributions. Under this ballot initiative, San Jose voters will be given the opportunity to align the citys mayoral contests with presidential elections starting in 2024. Torres' priorities are homelessness, public safety and the revitalization of downtown. San Jose Councilman Raul Peralez: Peralez has represented the neighborhoods in and around downtown San Jose for nearly the last eight years. "It is a complicated problem that will require complicated solutions.". Bonilla has been endorsed by the Silicon Valley Biz PAC while Campos, Ortiz and Quintero have support from the South Bay Labor Council. "What's going to be most telling is the next round of fundraising -- if anything causes any candidates to get out, it would be the inability to raise sufficient funds to stay competitive.". Smith has had an array of jobs, starting off in finance at IBM and working inside a mental health facility in downtown before getting her law degree. San Jose Councilwoman Dev Davis: Davis represents San Joses District 6, which includes Willow Glen, the Rose Garden and The Alameda, and isconsidered the most conservative member of the council. She is ready to jump into the political scene to focus on solving what she says is District 3 and San Jose's top issue: homelessness. San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez is focused on fixing inequities in San Jose. "It's unlikely, given the voting patterns we've seen in citywide politics in recent years, that both candidates will make it to the general (election)," San Jose State political science professor Garrick Percival told San Jose Spotlight. Maggie grew up in the Chicago area and graduated from the University of Missouri with a multimedia journalism degree. Peralez said the longtime lawmaker advised him to run for something else, such as school board, or move to District 1 and run for that seat. Despite the calls to drop out, the downtown councilman says he is not going anywhere. "Our campaign is about bringing people together to solve issues of housing, homelessness and public safety," she said. "She told me she was being encouraged to run by labor advocates who felt as though she was a stronger ally and candidate for them than I was," Peralez told San Jose Spotlight. She previously covered San Jose City Hall and was awarded first place in local government reporting from the California News Publishers Association in 2021. Bay City News is a 24/7 news service covering the greater Bay Area. Chavez added she'd rather focus on the issues affecting residents, including the high cost of living and homelessness. 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"She said, 'You have a couple things going for you: you're handsome and you have a nice head of hair,'" Peralez said. The last labor-friendly mayor in San Jose was Ron Gonzales who termed out in 2006. Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez:Chavez, a longtime South Bay politician and labor leader, began her career in public office on the San Jose City Council in 1998 before running unsuccessfully for mayor at the end of her second term in 2006. That was not welcome news for Chavez, who despite jumping into the race five months later has soaked up the major endorsements from the left -- including the South Bay Labor Council, which she used to run, and the county's Democratic Party. San Joses District 3 race: Candidates envision a downtown where everyone feels safe. WebA website created by GoDaddys Website Builder Website Builder To make immediate changes, she calls for more shelter beds, and long-term planning that leads to more affordable housing, Rauh said. Omar Torres, 40, calls himself a pragmatic progressive and a lifelong Democrat who has gotten support from the South Bay Labor Council, mayoral candidate and Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, the Santa Clara County Democratic Party and other local progressives. During recent candidate forums, he has voiced opposition to COVID-19 mask mandates and county public health orders and a desire to clear out homeless encampments and cut off support and resources to unhoused residents who turn down shelter beds. Chavez is endorsed bylabor groups and progressive organizations such as the South Bay Labor Council and Santa Clara County Democratic Party and business organizations like the San Francisco 49ers. District 9: Foley, who was elected in the same cycle as Esparza, is running unopposed. In addition to homelessness, Rauh wants to incorporate more public art in downtown, improve public safety by increasing staffing in the police department and address housing affordability. Rauh has been backed by Liccardo and the San Jose Police Officers Association, Smith by the Silicon Valley Biz PAC and Omar Torres by the South Bay Labor Council and Santa Clara County Democratic Party. Ivan and Omar Torres arent related. Things to do in Napa Valley during Bottlerock, plus hotels, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Her experience as a mom of three young children has highlighted how challenging it can be to raise children in San Jose. She then opened her own mediation business and serves as a volunteer attorney with Santa Clara County's Pro Bono Project. With ballots already delivered to most San Jose residents, voters have the power to once again shape the future of the nations 10th largest city by choosing the next mayor and half of the city council members. Peralez was the first to publicly eye the highly-coveted job, telling San Jose Spotlight in May 2020 that he was weighing a run for mayor before making it official last April. "But at the same time, this is a fight for all of us. Peralez told San Jose Spotlight he understands some are worried he'll pull votes from Chavez, but he's not concerned. Political observers note that primary elections are usually low-turnout events. NUMBER 1362126 COMMITTEE) STREET ADDRESS(NOP.O. "I have a broad base of support amongst the voters here in this city," Peralez said. She's raised $11,950, according to her latest filings. In 2020, Woodmansee ran in the District 6 primary race against Dev Davis, finishing last among four candidates. Copyright 2022 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved. Peralez, a former city police officer who represents downtown on the council, hoped to challenge Chavez for the progressive vote. As one of two District 3 candidates living south of Interstate 280, Torres said it's important for the district to have a representative who does not come from an affluent background. She is an independent with the support of the Silicon Valley Business PAC, small businesses like Casa Vicki and Peanuts, and nonprofit Families & Homes SJ. Raul Peralez, who represents District 3 on the San Jose City Council, says hes the right choice to lead the community. "I am running because it's time for people like me with lived experiences to have a say in our city's policies," Torres said. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. To read more about the candidates and their platforms, click here. Anh Colton discusses why shes running for Santa Clara County sheriff. "I understand the relationship between innovation and economic growth," Chien-Hale said. She did not provide names of endorsers, but said she has support from the Japantown business community and several Cupertino elected officials. She said San Jose is in the perfect position to do so with so many coworking spaces and SJSU in the heart of downtown -- whose innovation center she hopes to revitalize. "The unfortunate thing is that our response to an influx in crime is automatically more police instead of looking at the root problems," Torres said. Two longtime labor leaders are running against each other for San Jose's top political job, and one of them told the other to stay out -- twice. The former engineer pointed to using autonomous buses that meet residents at their homes and take them to transit hubs for free, as a means of solving the connectivity issue, and as an example of how technology can help. He refused to let it end in Game 7, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 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To read more about this race and the candidates, click here. Doan has the backing of the Silicon Valley Biz PAC and a political fundraising committee launched by Liccardo. Meet the City Council candidates hoping to represent West San Jose residents. Peralez District 3 Councilmember and mayoral-hopeful Raul Peralez. Although the council comes together for unanimous votes on the vast majority of issues, the divide has been apparent in several contentious votes in recent years like waiving fees for developers and expanding the power of the mayor. He first shared the story during an interview on Valley Politics hosted by Terry Christensen, a retired San Jose State University political science professor. Councilmember Raul Peralez told San Jos Spotlight hes raised about $264,000. "The biggest challenge is to create real and lasting change in addressing the homelessness crisis," Rauh told San Jose Spotlight. "I'm not going to back out for her.". Chien-Hale is registered as No Party Preference. Republication, rebroadcast or redistribution without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited. I want to stay true to my roots of community advocacy," said Chien-Hale, who is president of the San Jose Downtown Residents Association. An additional three councilmembers District 1s Chappie Jones, District 3s Raul Peralez and District 5s Magdalena Carrasco will be leaving their posts after serving their limit of two four-year terms. While he thinks it may have been a joke, Peralez said the comment offended him. With District 3 Councilmember Raul Peralez terming out and seeking higher office, five candidates with various political backgrounds and experiences are vying for votes. "My policies are new and they're different; and as a result, they're controversial," Torres said. He left office on December 31, 2022. He was first elected to the city council in 2020 and previously worked as a founder and entrepreneur of a technology firm. Copyright 2022 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved. The historic shift, which has been endorsed by the city council and a coalition of community organizations and political experts, is aimed at boosting voter turnout and improving representation in the citys mayoral races. Candidate for Mayor City of San Jose - Tuesday June 7, 2022 She also voted against the citys recent move to require that gun owners carry insurance and pay a fee. As of Jan. 1, Chavez has raised $479,346. Peralez, a labor-aligned candidate, has the backing of South Bay YIMBY. Torres unsuccessfully ran for Congress in 2020 to replace Rep. Zoe Lofgren. Republication, rebroadcast or redistribution without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited. The district includes a diverse array of neighborhoods south of downtown San Jose from Little Saigon to La Tropicana to Tully Santee. Mahans campaign is focused on increasing government transparency and accountability by tracking key goals and metrics on reducing homelessness, cleaning up parks and speeding up the citys building permit process. In a battle for the East Side, San Jose council candidates confront their pasts. Christensen said Peralez has a compelling backstory -- working as a teacher and a police officer -- but to have a shot in the mayor's race, he needs funding. San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez hosted a press conference outside City Hall Tuesday along with supporters to discuss his memo that aims to reduce gun The councilwoman was one of the first elected officials in California to back an initiative aimed at allowing local jurisdictions to override state housing laws. Peralez, 40, was the first candidate to throw his hat in the ring for the mayoral Here are your District 3 candidates in alphabetical order. Irene Smith, 61, is another non-politico jumping into the council race to combat problems she said have continued to worsen over the years. Peralez said when he told Chavez he was considering a run for mayor, she suggested he run for another office, such as sheriff. Rauh has donated $20,000 to her campaign, loaned another $20,000 and has not disclosed other campaign contributions. BOX) CITY San Jose MAILING ADDRESSAREACODE/PHONE (669)444-0337 (IFDIFFERENT) NO. 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Chavez was head of the South Bay Labor Council, and Peralez wanted to get her support. Education is one of the biggest and most effective tools on combating income inequality.". "I am completely laser focused on undoing the legacy of bad decisions that has just really damaged the quality of life for residents and small businesses," Smith said. The race is on for the open City Council seat in downtown San Jose. I helped save small businesses through my work at the downtown association and have created policies at the city level. She also wants to bring staffing levels up in the city's planning department to streamline development. The candidates are Santa Clara County Office of Education board member Rosemary Kamei, former flight attendant and volunteer program manager Ramona Arellano Snyder and paratransit operator Tim Gildersleeve. He has not received any major endorsements or campaign contributions. In the June 7 primary election, San Jose voters will also decide whether to make a historic shift on when future mayoral elections will be held. Is the Stanley Quencher tumbler worth its TikTok hype? Peralez is a Democrat with strong support from the citys organized labor base, and Davis is a nonpartisan with the backing of powerful business leaders. AND STATE CA STREET OR ZIPCODE 95110 P.O. She played an instrumental role in granting uninsured children in Santa Clara County access to free health insurance and passing a $950 million affordable housing bond. Bay City News is a 24/7 news service covering the greater Bay Area. When Peralez said he planned to run anyway, Chavez ended the conversation with a stinging remark. She is a Democrat who has received endorsements from Mayor Sam Liccardo, former Mayor Tom McEnery and the San Jose Police Officers' Association. "Ideology can get in the way of that.". "It is not acceptable that our own community members, including essential service providers, cannot afford to live in our city, and that our sons and daughters cannot afford to move back home," Rauh said. Davis has been endorsed by the Silicon Valley Biz PAC and the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association. The current elected leadership in San Jose is tipped 6-5 in favor of those who are backed by the regions labor unions while business interests supported the campaigns of the council minority. To learn more about the candidates, click here. Smith also owns and manages several properties in San Jose. He said Chavez urged him in 2012 not to run for San Jose City Council in District 3 and made an inappropriate remark about his appearance. Its old news that more money means more successful bids to become San Joses mayor, but District "They're competing for the same voters," Christensen told San Jose Spotlight. Things to do in Napa Valley during Bottlerock, plus hotels, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Torres said if elected, he would hire staff focused on each of downtown's problems. Voters who show up tend to be more conservative, wealthier and politically engaged. Peralez told San Jose Spotlight some people are urging him to drop out of the race so that Chavez can secure the votes. Davis, who left the Republican party in 2018 because of the Trump administrations treatment of migrant families, is running on a platform centered around preserving single-family zoning and fiscal responsibility. WebRaul Peralez was a member of the San Jose City Council in California, representing District 3. Spence has never served in public office but was a member of the citys police force for 31 years. Kamei has garnered the support of Jones, as well as the Santa Clara County Democratic Party and the South Bay Labor Council. He assumed office on January 6, 2015. Many insiders are watching this matchup closely because it could be the local labor lobby's first opportunity in 16 years to send a candidate to the mayor's office. I have worked with our police department to create safer, stronger neighborhoods. Gerston also noted Chavez's many years of experience in city and county politics may make her a target to people who want to sweep out incumbent politicians. The race is on for the open City Council seat in downtown San Jose. 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