Pleasanton Races
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Mayor
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What does a mayor do?
A mayor’s role varies from city to city. In some jurisdictions, a mayor leads council meetings, but largely has similar responsibilities as other council members: voting on city ordinances, development proposals, contracts and the budget. In San Francisco, the mayor has broader powers to sign or veto bills, oversee city departments and make appointments.
Candidate Statements
Jack Balch
- Pleasanton City Council Member/CPA
- Transparency: “By championing transparency, good governance, and watching the bottom line, I’m confident we can move Pleasanton forward.”
- Experience: “As a lifelong resident of the region, CPA for over two decades, commissioner for 11 years, and 2023 vice mayor, I’m committed to service. … I will put my experience to work for you as your mayor.”
- Priorities: “Robust public safety, affordable clean water, continued collaboration with our excellent schools, clean parks and open spaces, and the economic development that drives the services and amenities we want.”
- www.jackforpleasanton.com
Karla Brown
- Mayor, Pleasanton
- Growth: “Prevent overdevelopment using ‘smart growth’ policies that shape our award-winning city.”
- Budget: “Prioritize critical budget items, while delivering essential community services.”
- Experience: “As mayor, I serve on 10 regional boards to garner valuable funding and services for Pleasanton. … Under my leadership, Pleasanton is a safe, beautiful, highly desirable city surrounded by scenic ridge lines.”
- www.vote4karla.com
City Council, District 2
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What does a council member do?
City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.
Candidate Statements
Valerie Arkin
- Pleasanton City Council Member, District 2
- Experience: “As your council member for four years and Pleasanton Unified School District trustee for 12 years, I balanced our budget while preserving essential services such as police/fire, library, senior services, and the needs of our youth.”
- Transparency: “At my core, I believe in transparency and talking directly to residents.”
- Priorities: “I’ll continue to protect scenic hillsides, preserve our historic downtown, advocate for smart growth that minimizes impacts to schools/traffic/water while addressing affordability, and always support our award-winning schools.”
- www.votevaleriearkin.com
Craig Eicher
- Retired police captain
- Critiques: “Lackluster support for public safety employees, wasteful spending, large water rate increases, and a lack of transparency all add to the wrong direction.”
- Experience: “Over 30 years of public service experience, serving as a Pleasanton police captain, interim police chief, in combination with having a master’s in organizational leadership.”
- Priorities: “I’m committed to ensuring safe communities, clean water, strategic sustainable development, and robust economic vitality.”
- www.eicherforpleasanton.com
City Council, District 4
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What does a council member do?
City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.
Candidate Statements
Matthew B. Gaidos
- Deputy District Attorney
- Public Safety: “I have earned a tough-on-crime reputation as a prosecutor and attorney at the Alameda County district attorney’s office. … I will strengthen the connections between law enforcement and the prosecuting agencies.”
- Growth: “I will work to support projects that maintain the character and quality of Pleasanton’s landscape and historic downtown.”
- Housing: “Prioritizing community input in the face of state housing and development mandates.”
- www.vote4gaidos.com
Vivek Mohan
- Global business executive
- Budget: “Address City finances with transparency, focus on cutting waste and reinvesting in needed services.”
- Public safety: “Ensure better safety for all residents, increase police presence in neighborhoods and pay our officers well.”
- Growth: “Adopt a controlled growth plan to prevent overcrowding in existing neighborhoods while selectively expanding communities for young families in greenfield areas near mass transportation and freeways.”
- www.vivek4pleasanton.com
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