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Genny Altwer

Genny Altwer

Nonpartisan · California · 2026

Running for City of San Jose, City Council, District 9, California

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Address crime and public safety
  • Address the housing shortage
  • Pursue solutions for homelessness
Biography

Genny Altwer is a small business owner and law enforcement veteran who has worked as a hostage negotiator and sexual-assault detective, according to her campaign site.

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City of San Jose, City Council, District 9California · 2026Santa Clara County sample ballot

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