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Compare candidates for San Jose City Council District 9 in California | Change.vote

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San Jose City Council District 9

San Jose City Council District 9

Office role

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

Genny Altwer

Genny Altwer

Nonpartisan

RA

Rick Ator

Nonpartisan

Gordon Chester

Gordon Chester

Nonpartisan

MH

Mike Hennessy

Nonpartisan

SH

Scott Hughes

Nonpartisan

Genny Altwer

Genny Altwer

Nonpartisan

RA

Rick Ator

Nonpartisan

Gordon Chester

Gordon Chester

Nonpartisan

MH

Mike Hennessy

Nonpartisan

SH

Scott Hughes

Nonpartisan

What locals think

Who's backing them

Endorsements

How their endorsers lean

3 endorsers

Left-leaning0
Right-leaning0
Backs both parties0
Unknown3

Endorser groups

No endorsements yet

No endorsements yet

1 endorser

Right-leaning0
Backs both parties0
Unknown0

Endorser groups

No endorsements yet

A group leans left or right when it has at least 3 past picks in Democrat vs Republican races and 80% or more went to one party.

Experience

2020 to presentPsychotherapist, Genevieve Altwer Psychotherapy
2004 to 2016Police Officer, San Mateo City

No record available

2015 to presentAssociate Engineering Technician, San Jose City
2014 to 2016Player Services Professional, The Institute
2012 to 2014Assistant Golf Professional, Almaden Golf and Country Club
2010 to 2011Golf Shop Assistant, Cordevalle Golf Club

No record available

No record available