"In such moments, he said he often asks himself the same question: Is anyone from the city seeing this? Now, Ator - a longtime tech worker and entrepreneur who has ventured into neighborhood advocacy - is jumping into the crowded field of contenders vying to replace Vice Mayor Pam Foley as District 9 councilmember when she terms out at the end of the year."
"Ator, 47, said between his nose-to-the-ground neighborhood knowledge and extensive tech experience, he can offer District 9 "data-driven, results-oriented leadership," as he seeks to tackle public safety, homelessness and affordability issues. "I just feel like a regular person who's out there talking to people is what we need today," Ator told San José Spotlight."
"Ator is one of five candidates on the June 2 primary ballot in the District 9 race, the only open City Council contest this election cycle. The other candidates are Scott Hughes, who serves as Foley's chief of staff, licensed marriage and family therapist Genny Altwer, longtime city employee Gordon Chester and local entrepreneur Mike Hennessy."
Rick Ator, a 47-year-old tech worker and entrepreneur, is entering the race to replace Vice Mayor Pam Foley as District 9 councilmember. Observing unresolved neighborhood issues like abandoned vehicles and temporary road repairs, Ator believes the city lacks adequate local representation. He positions himself as a regular person offering data-driven, results-oriented leadership to address public safety, homelessness, and affordability challenges. Ator is one of five candidates competing in the June 2 primary ballot for this open seat. The District 9 race represents the only open City Council contest this election cycle, with other competitive races occurring in Districts 7 and 5, while Districts 3 and 1 have unopposed incumbents.
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