Campos says her priorities are housing, safe and thriving neighborhoods and business districts and safety.
Dang says affordable housing, infrastructure improvements and economic opportunities for small businesses are her top priorities. She will “push for more deeply affordable housing, protect renters and ensure that long-time residents are not pushed out of District 5.” Dang says fixing roads, sidewalks, lighting and expanding tree coverage will benefit safety, health and quality of life. She plans to support local businesses with “policies that bring more foot traffic and economic growth to our neighborhoods.”
Martinez did not respond to questions for this guide. On her website, she says, “East San José should be a place where families feel safe, children receive a quality education, and every neighbor has the opportunity to thrive.” She supports reducing bureaucracy, helping local entrepreneurs, and attracting investments that create “opportunity without losing the character of our neighborhoods.” She’ll prioritize “repairing streets, maintaining parks, and expanding neighborhood clean-up programs.”
Ortiz says his top priorities are affordability, infrastructure improvements and environmental quality. He supports preserving and building more affordable housing and strong renter protections to prevent displacement. Ortiz wants to fix roads, improve lighting and upgrade parks to make neighborhoods cleaner and safer. He’ll push for “aggressive tree planting” and maintenance to improve the urban canopy so the district is “cooler, healthier and more livable.”