San Ramon Results: Armstrong, Jweinat, Measure N Leading

SAN RAMON, CA — As of 10:43 p.m. Tuesday, Councilmember Mark Armstrong led challenger Chirag Kathrani in the race for mayor, with 15,220 votes (72.45%) to 5,787 votes (27.55%.)

In District 1, Robert Jweinat narrowly led Vasanth Shetty, 2,527 (50.67%) to 2,460 (49.33%), a difference of just 67 votes.

In District 3, Sridhar Verose is running unopposed.

As of 10:46 p.m. Tuesday, votes in favor of Measure N led 12,128 (55.43%) to 9,753 (44.57%.)

As of 10:47 p.m. Tuesday, SRVUSD Board Area 3 incumbent Laura Bratt led challenger Sukriti Sehgal 3,417 (56.22%) to to 2,661 (43.78%.)

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San Ramon Mayor Real-Time Election Results:

San Ramon City Council District 1 Real-Time Election Results:

The City Council race is largely focused on Measure N, a proposed one-percent sales tax to alleviate a $17.6 million budget deficit; housing development and the fate of the Marketplace shopping center; and public safety, among other issues.

San Ramon Measure N: Real-Time Election Results

Real-Time Election Results: San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board Member Trustee Area 3

Mayor

Mark Armstrong has served on the San Ramon City Council since 2020, and served as acting mayor in 2023 when Hudson was out on leave. He is a West Point graduate who served as a colonel in the army, and later coordinated FEMA disaster responses. He’s also a member of the San Ramon Rotary Club and a volunteer at Forest Home Farms. Armstrong listed the city’s large deficit, housing, and public safety as some of his top concerns. He supports Measure N, and mixed-use development around City Center.

Chirag Kathrani is a tech entrepreneur who also runs a nonprofit devoted to environmental activism. He cites community disengagement, affordability, the city budget, and Marketplace redevelopment as some of the top concerns. He does not support Measure N, and advocated further budget scrutiny, and building affordable housing.

District 1

Robert Jweinat is an attorney who has served on the San Ramon Economic Development Advisory Committee. Jweinat cites sustainable growth, public safety, and economic vitality as some of his top concerns for the city. He advocates “smart growth” policies that include environmental protections, and further cooperation with police and emergency services. He supports Measure N.

Vasanth Shetty is a tech executive who has also served on the San Ramon Economic Development Committee and volunteered with a number of local organizations. Shetty cited balancing growth with environmental preservation and quality of life, maintaining public safety, and supporting small businesses as the city’s top priorities. He supports Measure N.

Measure N

Measure N is a ballot measure approved by the San Ramon City Council in July that would increase the sales tax by one percent from 8.75% to 9.75 percent, and raise an estimated $16 million over the 10 years it will be in effect. Currently, San Ramon only collects a portion of sales taxes, but all of the additional revenue from the new tax will go toward the city’s General Fund.

In June, the council also approved $8.1 million in budget cuts across the board, along with plans to un-fund vacant positions, enhance revenue from user fees, and more.

Proponents say the new tax will significantly help close the deficit, while avoiding more painful cuts.
Opponents of the measure argue that it places an undue burden on residents already suffering under inflation, and because the revenue goes to the General Fund, it may not address the specific areas intended. A citizen oversight committee will be appointed to monitor how the funds are spent.

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SRVUSD Board of Education Area 3

Some San Ramon voters will also choose between Laura Bratt, the incumbent board member of SRVUSD Board’s Area 3, and challenger Sukriti Sehgal.

Laura Bratt is currently the president of the SRVUSD Board of Education and the representative for Area 3. She also serves on a number of local boards and committees, including the PTA and School Site Councils in the past. Bratt listed staff recruitment and retention, funding, and implementation of the district’s Strategic Direction as some of the most pressing issues.

Sukriti Sehgal is a food scientist and adjunct professor who often volunteers in her daughters’ classrooms. She listed budget concerns, student academic performance, maintaining community input, and supporting mental health as some of the district’s top concerns.

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