"He's not only the sole councilmember younger than 60 - he's also from a different generation. He said this influences his views on affordable housing, inclusivity and building consensus. "It absolutely impacts the way I see the world and the community," Moore told San José Spotlight. "I'm the only renter on the town council. About one-third of people in Los Gatos rent.""
"As mayor, his priorities include housing, empowering youth and families, improving street safety and traffic, emergency preparedness, environmental stewardship and supporting small businesses. Moore became interested in politics while attending California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he received a bachelor's degree in political science with a concentration in public service and urban planning. Involved with the student-run Cal Poly Democrats, he led a campaign for a ballot measure to ban fracking in San Luis Obispo County."
Rob Moore, age 27, was unanimously selected mayor of Los Gatos on Dec. 9, becoming the town's youngest mayor. He is the sole councilmember younger than 60 and represents a different generation, which shapes his views on affordable housing, inclusivity and consensus-building. Moore is the only renter on the council and notes about one-third of Los Gatos residents rent, influencing his focus on affordability. His mayoral priorities include housing, youth and family empowerment, street safety and traffic, emergency preparedness, environmental stewardship and small-business support. He holds a political science degree from Cal Poly, interned for Anna Eshoo, worked for Gail Pellerin, and serves as a policy aide.
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