Candidate for
Council Member, 10; City of San Jose; Council District 10

Common-sense for City Hall

We need to bring common-sense policies to bring back jobs, improve our roads, protect our neighborhoods and make sure City Hall is responsive to the community.

Bring back jobs and improve local economy

Rich will use his experience as business owner to help create jobs and stand-up to special interests that are chasing jobs out of San Jose.

"Rich De La Rosa is a local business owner who knows what it takes to improve our economy and help bring back jobs." Jim Cunneen, former Assemblyman and CEO of San Jose/Silicon Valley Chamber

Strengthening neighborhoods

Rich will continue District 10's tradition of strong neighborhood involvement and support.

"Rich De La Rosa will be a strong voice for our neighborhoods + he's earned my support. I ask that you join me in supporting him." San Jose Vice-Mayor Pat Dando

Improving roads and reducing traffic

Rich supported Measure A and will work to reduce traffic problems, widen Branham Lane and make sure road improvements are completed on time.

"Rich De La Rosa knows that our economy and quality of life depend on better roads and less traffic + more importantly, he'll work to achieve that goal." Bob Dhillon, San Jose Planning Commission

Keeping schools and communities safe

Rich De La Rosa will ensure that police and fire fighters have the tools and personnel to keep schools and neighborhoods safe from crime and gangs + and he'll empower communities to fight graffiti and juvenile crime.

"Rich will do what is needed to keep our schools and neighborhoods safe from graffiti, gangs and violent crime." Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith

Fixing the budget and eliminating waste

Rich will bring his experience as a business owner to the council to tackle tough budget issues. He strongly supports a Constitutional Amendment to prevent the State Legislature from ever taking local funds again.

"Rich De La Rosa will ensure a strong voice of fiscal responsibility and thoughtful budgets on the City Council." Santa Clara County Supervisor Don Gage

Supporting better schools

De La Rosa wants to build partnerships with schools, neighborhoods, businesses and police to create better, safer schools + and to bring effective mentors to help children succeed.

"Rich De La Rosa will be a strong partner with schools + we need his leadership on the San Jose City Council." Dawn Wright, Evergreen Community College Trustee