Economic Development & Local Jobs
Juan strongly believes that in order for Pittsburg to thrive we must accelerate economic development within out city. There must be a large increase in local jobs to reset the housing & jobs imbalance that we have in Pittsburg. Juan has advocated for strong economic development projects that will bring good paying jobs to Pittsburg. If re-elected he will continue to drive and prioritize economic development.
Youth
Development
Our youth are our future and we must ensure that we invest in their education and development. In 2023, Juan supported re-opening of our Youth Development and Recreation Marina Center. Juan has also approved and supported the construction of Dream Courts, a state of the art 5 court indoor recreation facility scheduled to open in 2025. If re-elected, he will continue to drive and prioritize youth development in our city budget.
Public Safety
Pittsburg PD is doing a great job keeping our crime low. Having grown up in Pittsburg Juan sees the difference in our community and it is in great part due to the effort, commitment, and sacrifice from our sworn men and women.
As a council member, Juan will maintain investment in Public Safety to keep police staffing at a ratio of 1.1 officers per 1,000 residents. With the ultimate goal to keep crime low in our city.
Juan believes that Pittsburg must be a leader in the bay area when it comes to public safety. It is why he has supported regional highway camera installations led by the City of Pittsburg.
Infrastructure
Juan is a big proponent of heavy investment in infrastructure. Pittsburg currently has a street maintenance backlog of greater than $60 million dollars. Over the past eight years Juan has fought to increase allocations to road maintenance and other public infrastructure such as landscape and lighting within the city. In 2023, Juan prioritized a significant investment of $12 million in road maintenance. In 2019, as Mayor, Juan fought for an additional investment of almost $1,000,000 in road repairs as well as a continuing additional investment of $500,000 each year moving forward. If re-elected, Juan promises to keep fighting for additional investment in our infrastructure.