Dear Residents,

It has been an honor to serve you as Councilmember and Vice Mayor. Please accept my deepest appreciation. I seek your Vote for a second term to bring to fruition many projects that begun under my watch. Last year, we opened our Navigation Center to provide more shelter. September, we proudly inaugurate our brand-new Public Safety Building. We wrap-up our fiscal year with a balanced budget while the State of our City remains STRONG. I have been a true advocate for Immigrant Rights. I have promoted development of many new communities. I stand with our residents to demand accountability, transparency and responsibility in difficult times as in the case of GKN chemical tank crisis. I vow to double my efforts to serve you even better in the next term. FREEDOM WAY all the way! JDV.