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Gordon Chester

Nonpartisan · California · 2026

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

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Safer street design, including protected bike lanes and improved crosswalks
  • Supporting small businesses and financial stability for homeowners and renters
  • Building budget reserves to protect funding for parks, libraries and infrastructure
Biography

Chester is a father and lifelong resident of San Jose running for City Council District 9, per the campaign site.

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

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