In San Jose, voters will elect a new council member for District 3 in April, with seven candidates vying for the position. Current issues affecting the district include a substantial budget shortfall and concerns surrounding homelessness and housing. Candidates, including prominent local figures, share their strategies to guide the downtown area positively amid these challenges. Following the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres, the city has appointed Carl Salas temporarily until the election, underlining the urgent need for effective leadership in the community.
"We should be figuring out how to best empower workers and employees at the city who are the lifeline of the organization and providing services." Gabby Chavez-Lopez.
"Facing a larger than expected budget shortfall for the upcoming fiscal years, along with mounting concerns about homelessness, housing and the local economy..."
"City officials voted to appoint Carl Salas... to temporarily represent downtown San Jose until the April 8 special election."
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