San Jose City Council — District 9
✦ AI Race Summary
Open seat — Vice Mayor Pam Foley terms out at the end of 2026 after eight years. Five candidates have qualified for the primary in this West San Jose / Cambrian / Willow Glen district. Foley has personally endorsed her chief of staff, Scott Hughes; first-time candidate Genny Altwer leads the field in fundraising.
Candidates · sorted by endorsements
Former hostage negotiator and current licensed marriage and family therapist. First-time candidate running on mental-health response, public safety, and homelessness intervention drawn from her clinical background. Leading the field in fundraising at $71,719 as of early 2026.
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Chief of staff to outgoing Vice Mayor Pam Foley, who has personally endorsed him. Running on continuity with Foley's record on housing, public safety, and downtown-revitalization. Raised $41,539 as of early 2026.
Serial entrepreneur, civic organizer, and host of a local TV show. Running on small-business support, public safety, and government efficiency. Raised $23,675 as of early 2026.
Long-time City of San Jose employee. Running on operational expertise inside city government and an emphasis on public-works delivery. Raised $2,835 as of early 2026 — the lowest fundraising total in the race.
Tech-industry professional and small-business entrepreneur. Running on a pro-innovation, fiscal-discipline platform and constituent service.