Mike Hennessy

Housing Publish regular reports so residents can see where money is going and what results are being achieved. Housing Overhaul Planning and Building permitting with clear timelines, accountability, and modern technology. Infrastructure / Transportation Modernize stormwater systems, drainage, and infrastructure to prevent flooding and long-term deterioration. Economy Revitalize commercial corridors by improving safety, cleanliness, lighting, and walkability. Taxes / Budget Scrutinize every dollar with performance standards, ensuring your tax money delivers real results — not bureaucracy. Infrastructure / Transportation Deploy rapid-response teams to address graffiti, illegal dumping, and blight. Wages / Job Benefits Connect job seekers to training and career pathways that align with local employers. Infrastructure / Transportation Modernize outdated systems in purchasing, permitting, inspections, and customer service. Housing Address financial waste and mismanagement by requiring transparent budgeting, auditing, and measurable outcomes for every homelessness program and service provider. Housing Require measurable, trackable outcomes from outreach organizations and case management teams. Housing Top City Hall from forcing costly building upgrade mandates that drive up housing costs for both homeowners and renters just to satisfy pet political projects. Wages / Job Benefits Increase local jobs by investing in business improvement districts. Environment / Energy Reduce pollution and support long-term water conservation. Infrastructure / Transportation Establish weekly cleanup zones throughout District 9 so every neighborhood receives consistent attention. Housing Modernize development and building fees to support housing production while ensuring high-quality community amenities, like parks. Economy Cut red tape and reduce permitting delays that prevent businesses from opening or expanding. Infrastructure / Transportation Improve walkability, bike safety, and access to safe outdoor recreation. Taxes / Budget Run independent audits and cut waste, following the SJ Police Officers’ Association’s call for full financial accountability. Environment / Energy Maintain creeks, trails, and parks to protect public health and encourage recreation. Environment / Energy Expand our urban tree canopy to increase shade, reduce temperatures, and improve air quality. Housing Ensure building codes protect safety without imposing unnecessary or burdensome requirements. Environment / Energy Protect open space, watersheds, and natural habitats for future generations. Infrastructure / Transportation Prioritize practical improvements that help small businesses today. Environment / Energy Promote energy efficiency and sustainability without imposing costly mandates on homeowners and renters. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Upgrade SJFD engines, trucks, and equipment so firefighters have the tools they need. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Work with the State to fully fund and implement Prop 36 to reduce auto theft, retail break-ins, and hold accountable repeat offenders. Housing Protect established single-family neighborhoods from incompatible development. Taxes / Budget Eliminate stalled, decades-old projects and return unused funds to the General Fund for public safety and neighborhood services. Housing Build cost-effective pre-engineered shelter that is ready in weeks for around 18,000 per person to help our vulnerable now. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Provide SJPD with modern tools such as a fixed-wing aircraft and a mounted patrol for creek and encampment enforcement. Housing Focus new housing along corridors, near transit, vertically, and in mixed-commercial areas where services and infrastructure already exist. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Enforce rules that prevent encampments from blocking parks, creeks, schools, sidewalks, and neighborhoods. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Expand the SJPD Neighborhood Quality of Life Unit to address RV-related issues, abandoned vehicles, and chronic problem locations. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Hold Santa Clara County accountable for mental health and addiction treatment services, which the County is already responsible for providing. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Recognize neighborhood cleanliness, infrastructure repairs, and street lighting as essential public safety investments. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Improve Emergency Medical Services by fully funding and deploying the Fire Department’s MED30 program. Infrastructure / Transportation Upgrade parking, signage, and street conditions to make business districts more welcoming. Taxes / Budget No new taxes until City Hall proves it can manage the money it already has. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Modernize Fire Department promotion and training systems to ensure qualifications drive advancement. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Support TRUST and crisis response teams as supplemental tools, not substitutes for police response. Housing Protect open space and natural areas while placing housing where it fits and respects the community. Environment / Energy Modernize stormwater systems and strengthen flood resilience. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Fully staff SJPD and improve response times through better recruitment and retention.