Desis On The Ballot: Vasanth Shetty, City Of San Ramon Council, District 1

Who is Vasanth Shetty?

Vasanth Shetty , a technology and finance executive and member of the City of San Ramon’s Economic Development Advisory Council is running for the seat of Council Member in San Ramon’s District 1. Scott Perkins, incumbent council member for five terms, will not be seeking reelection, and Shetty is running against first-time candidate, Robert Jweinat.

According to his campaign vision statement, Shetty’s priorities in office will include pursuing initiatives in public safety, affordable housing, economic development, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.

If elected, his top priorities will be…

Public safety . Shetty plans to:

• Ensure a fully funded police force for swift emergency response, effective crime prevention, and enhanced school security
• Invest in multi-cultural sensitivity training and mental health response to de-escalate situations
• Invest in public safety technology, including drones, artificial intelligence, surveillance systems, and cybercrime defense tools.

Affordable Housing : To tackle rising housing costs, he plans to:

• Promote mixed-income housing developments and support affordable new developments for smaller homes for first-time buyers, and seniors
• Focus on walk, bike, and transit-oriented developments near public transportation hubs and ensure that housing growth is balanced with infrastructure improvements to maintain the quality of life.

Economic Development . Shetty plans to:

• Support small businesses with grants, tax incentives, streamlined permitting, and affordable lease options plus support services for small businesses, including marketing, accounting, legal, recruitment, and technology improvement
• Establish an innovation hub to encourage entrepreneurs and help small and medium businesses grow
• Attract large corporations to set up satellite offices in San Ramon, creating local jobs.

Sustainable and smart growth . He plans to

Require sustainable infrastructure and facilities in new developments, making necessary infrastructure improvements to roads, schools, parks, and public services, and promote sustainability through energy-efficient, LEED-certified designs with dedicated funding.

Adopt smart growth and mixed-use development to help transit-oriented communities and reduce traffic, car dependency, and strain on existing infrastructure.

Community engagement . Shetty plans to:

• Host regular town halls, listening sessions, and online forums to gather input from residents of all age groups, including youth.
• Guide city policies and ensure inclusivity, multilingual communications will be provided, and advisory committees that include residents from all backgrounds will be established.

“As a long-time resident, a dedicated parent, and an active participant in local non-profit organizations, I understand the needs and aspirations of our neighborhood,” Shetty said on his campaign website. “I am inspired by San Ramon’s potential and motivated to ensure our city thrives as a safe, sustainable, and fiscally responsible community,” he added.

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