Organizations Supporting Ash

San Jose Firefighters

San Jose Police Officers Association

Association of Retired Police Officers and Firefighters

The Sierra Club

California League Conservation Voters

Oak Grove Educators Association

East Side Teachers Association

Santa Clara County Democratic Party

BAYMEC


Elected Officials Supporting Ash

"Over the years, I have known Ash to be thoughtful, very reasonable, and always ethical. He is going to bring that same hard-working ethic, that same intelligence, and that same formidable presence that we need in City Council. We definitely need this man in our city and I'm proud to support him."
San Jose Councilmember Sam Liccardo

"Serving on the Planning Commission is the most relevant, practical experience to prepare one to serve on the City Council. As the Chair of the Commission, Ash adds to a breadth of community involvement that ensures me that he will be an outstanding Councilmember."
San Jose Councilmember Kansen Chu

"Ash Kalra is the most qualified candidate in this race. He knows how to get things done and he'll be a great advocate for our neighborhoods."
San Jose Councilmember Forrest Williams

California State Senator Elaine Alquist

California State Senator Ellen Corbett

California State Assemblymember Joe Coto

California State Assemblymember Jim Beall

Former California State Assemblymember Jim Cunnen

Santa Clara County Supervisor Blanca Alvarado

Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager

Former Mayor of San Jose Susan Hammer

San Jose Councilmember Forrest Williams

San Jose Councilmember Nora Campos

San Jose Councilmember Nancy Pyle

Former San Jose Councilmember Charlotte Powers

Former San Jose Councilmember John Diquisito

San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris

Sunnyvale Councilmember Otto Lee

Campbell Councilmember Evan Low

Mountain View Councilmember Margaret Abe-Koga

Lan Nguyen, East Side Union High School District Trustee

Maria Fuentes, San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Trustee

Balbir Dhillon, San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Trustee

Laura Casas-Friar, Foothill/De Anza Community College District Trustee

Paul Fong, Foothill/De Anza Community College District Trustee

Dr. Kalvin Gill, Santa Clara County Open Space Authority Director


Community Leaders Supporting Ash
(Titles/Organizations are listed for identification purposes only and do not intend to imply endorsement of organization, * denotes District 2 resident)

"Ash's grassroots, common sense approach combined with his previous experience, extremely positive attitude and community involvement will certainly be a huge plus for the people who live in District 2 and all of San Jose. Please join me in supporting Ash Kalra."
Randy Froh*, President of Silver Leaf Neighborhood Association

"It means a lot to me that Ash is refusing money from lobbyists and developers. His commitment to run an honest, ethical campaign tells me that he will uphold those same values in City Hall."
Lynne Paulson*, Secretary of Santa Teresa Foothills Neighborhood Association

"I'm really happy to say that I feel very strongly about Ash running for District 2 City Councilperson in this area and hopefully that people will know where he's coming from by just listening to what the man has to say, by supporting him and hopefully voting for him because I know that every vote counts today."
Judy Bender*, President of the Senior Advisory Council

"From the moment I met Ash I knew there was something special about him. I was a bit cynical, thinking, hmm just another politician, but in time I really got to know Ash, and I realized what the something special was. He was different, there was a passion and a drive to work and advocate for his community. I truly have a better understanding of what drives him and what he's passionate about. We've had many conversations where I really felt he was truly listening to me and we discussed so many topics that were near and dear to his heart that resonated with my own. I feel blessed and privileged to be a part of his campaign and I can say without a doubt that I am behind him 100% and his candidacy for City Council. Ash is what district 2 has needed for a long time. A breath of fresh air and a force to be heard and someone to stand up for the citizens of District 2. Thank you Ash for striving to be our voice!"
Kelly Byrne*, Board Member of Silver Leaf Neighborhood Association

Margaret Bennett*, Vice President of Silver Leaf Neighborhood Association

Larry Boesch*, immediate past Chair of the San Jose Human Rights Commission

Mike Boulland, President of Friends of Santa Teresa Park

Jesse Castaneda*, past Co-President of Edenvale/Great Oaks Plan Implementation Coalition (EGOPIC)

Matt Freeman, President of Santa Teresa Foothills Neighborhood Association

Jacquie Heffner*, Mobile Homes Advisory Commissioner

Jon Hesler*, Board Member of Santa teresa Foothills Neighborhood Association

Scott Knies, Executive Director, San Jose Downtown Association

Israel Leal*, President of EGOPIC SNI

Michele Lew, Executive Director, Asian Americans for Community Involvement

Elizabeth Lopez*, Vice-President of EGOPIC SNI

Joseph Moless, Dean of Lincoln Law School San Jose

Tami Moore*, immediate past Co-President of EGOPIC SNI

Doreen Morgan*, San Jose Senior Citizens Commissioner and Coyote Valley Specific Plan Taskforce member

Judy Purrington*, Treasurer of EGOPIC

Tim Quigley, Executive Director, Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley

Larry Saltman*, San Jose Senior Citizens Commissioner

Hauslley Silva*, Palmia Neighborhood leader

David Sommers*, Vice President of EGOPIC and President of Great Oaks Neighborhood Association

Susie Souza*, San Jose Disability Advisory Commissioner