Rick Ator

Rick Ator

Nonpartisan

Candidate, San Jose City Council District 9

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Next election

June 2, 2026

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Rick Ator is running for election to the San Jose City Council to represent District 9 in California. Ator is on the ballot in the primary on June 2, 2026.^[source]

Elections

2026

See also: City elections in San Jose, California (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Nonpartisan primary

Nonpartisan primary election for San Jose City Council District 9

Genny Altwer (Nonpartisan), Rick Ator (Nonpartisan), Gordon Chester (Nonpartisan), Mike Hennessy (Nonpartisan), and Scott Hughes (Nonpartisan) are running in the primary for San Jose City Council District 9 on June 2, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Genny Altwer (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Rick Ator (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Gordon Chester (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Mike Hennessy (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Scott Hughes (Nonpartisan)

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2026

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Campaign website

Ator's campaign website stated the following:

The Issues

Clear positions. Real solutions. For District 9.

Public Safety

Every San Jose resident deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood. Rick supports community-oriented policing, better lighting, and faster emergency response times across D9.

Parks & Community Spaces

Our parks deserve investment. Rick will advocate for upgraded playgrounds, better maintenance, and new community gathering spaces across D9.

Fiscal Responsibility

Taxpayers deserve to know how every dollar is spent. Rick will bring data-driven budgeting and transparent reporting to city finances.

Education & Youth

Investing in our kids is investing in our future. Rick will support after-school programs, career pathways, and safe spaces for young people.

Infrastructure & Roads

Potholes, broken sidewalks, and aging pipes cost residents time and money. Rick will push for transparent infrastructure investment and faster project delivery.

Small Business Support

Local businesses are the backbone of our economy. Rick will streamline permitting, reduce red tape, and create programs to help small businesses thrive.

Tech & Innovation

San Jose is the capital of Silicon Valley — our city services should reflect that. Rick will champion smart city solutions, digital access, and modern governance.

Housing & Affordability

With rising costs pushing families out, Rick will fight for smart zoning policies, tenant protections, and incentives to build more affordable units in the right places in District 9.

Homelessness & Mental Health

San Jose needs solutions that actually reduce street homelessness while treating people with dignity. Rick will push for evidence-based housing and shelter options paired with robust mental health and addiction outreach — and clear accountability so encampments don’t become permanent.

— Rick Ator's campaign website (April 4, 2026)

Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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