Valerie Arkin Running For Pleasanton Council Re-Election

PLEASANTON, CA — Valerie Arkin, a Pleasanton council member since 2020, announced her re-election campaign to represent Pleasanton’s District 2. Arkin joins Jack Balch and Karla Brown as current Pleasanton council members who have announced their candidacy.

“My top priority is to ensure that Pleasanton remains an outstanding place to live, work, and raise a family,” she said in a statement. “I always put the concerns of Pleasanton residents and businesses first, in every decision.”

Arkin is a 31-year Pleasanton resident who served 12 years on the school board before she was elected to the Pleasanton City Council. She currently serves on the City/PUSD Liaison Committee.

Arkin listed public safety as one her top priorities. She voted in favor of the city’s alternative mental health response team, the purchase of a crime scene investigation vehicle required for collecting and processing evidence, and a police command vehicle for natural disasters.

She also advocates for smart growth policies to address state housing mandates. “New housing should fit the surrounding areas, whenever legally possible,” she said. “I have advocated for less high-density housing, especially in our historic downtown. I look forward to a second term to continue the thoughtful and creative planning required to meet these state housing mandates, while protecting Pleasanton neighborhoods.”

Arkin also said in a statement she is committed to creating a balanced budget that addresses water concerns, public safety, library and senior services, parks and recreation opportunities, and arts and culture. She supported a new cricket pitch, pickleball courts, and the upcoming renovation of Lions Wayside Park. Arkin also said she is committed to managing noise from Livermore Airport and responsibly redeveloping Stoneridge Mall.

Visit www.votevaleriearkin.com for more information.

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