ENDORSEMENTS

These San Jose community members are supporting Raul for Mayor!

Alan “Gumby” Marques

Owner, Heroes Martial Arts

"Raul Peralez is a genuine guy who actually cares for the City of San Jose and the people who live here. He’s got a vision and a character that I believe is needed to be the leader of the 10th largest city in the country. His leadership and outreach to the small business community, in particular with the Greater Economic Task Force during this pandemic, have earned my endorsement."

Anil Patel

San Jose Small Business Owner

"We are a small multi-generational business in San Jose and Raul not only talked to us personally one-to-one, he actually took action to help us stay in business. Not for votes, but because it was the right thing to do for the neighborhood."

Chris Patterson Simmons

Owner, Neu2U Thrift Boutique

“Raul listens to the voices of our small businesses and takes action to ensure we can thrive and serve our community.”

Cotton Stevenson

Creative Director, Cotton Company Creative

"In a time when the cry for diversity and inclusion is pervasive in our society, Raul Peralez is a man who lives it. As a Councilmember, he helped me and the San José Student Association by introducing and steering through the first even Diversity Day in the City of San José. It was the first resolution of its kind passed in any major city in the United States. That action was then recognized by both houses of the California State Legislature and is currently pending in the United States Congress. A local idea, based on his local roots and representing the local culture of San José. Raul Peralez, "A San José for All of Us" indeed."

Dan Gordon

Owner, Gordon Biersch Brewery

“Raul’s record of achieving results by bringing all sides together is the leadership we need to get our city back on track.”

Eddie Garcia

Former Trustee, East Side Union High School District

"As a family man, Raul understands the value of listening to the community. His experience as a City Councilmember, police officer, and educator give him the leadership skills needed for a big city mayor. I'm proud to endorse his campaign."

Halfdan Hussey

CEO & Co-founder of Cinequest & Creatics Enterprises

“Raul Peralez brings a deep commitment to San Jose and an exemplary record of public service. He has many dimensions in his interests and allegiances from business to culture to seeing people from all walks of life thrive. He is a kind person, yet he also demonstrates the toughness necessary to make a stand and handle the pressures of being Mayor.”

Jeanne Serpa

Community Member

"Raul's love for the San Jose community is evidenced in his continued dedication to ensure economic stability, social equity and safety. I have complete confidence in his ability to lead San Jose in a way that will bring us together to make it the best city in the country. It is my honor to endorse Raul Peralez as the next mayor of San Jose."

Ken Kelly

Member, San José Small Business Advisory Task Force

"Raul Peralez demonstrates an excellent understanding of how business works in San Jose. His various cooperative efforts with District 3 business neighborhoods and individual business owners, managers and employees can and should be replicated throughout San Jose. Additionally, his work as a San Jose Police Officer provides all of us with valuable insights on how to make San Jose a safer city for everyone."

Lennies Gutierrez

Latino Leadership Alliance

“Raul is committed to an economic pathway of recovery for all of San Jose’s communities, and is working to ensure housing equity, economic justice and bridging the digital divide.”

Linda Hutchins-Knowles

Co-founder of Mothers Out Front Silicon Valley

I enthusiastically endorse Raul Peralez for Mayor because I’m confident that he will bring our community together to solve the tough challenges we face, without being beholden to special interests. As the son of an immigrant and the first in his family to graduate from college, Raul knows firsthand the struggles faced by middle and working class families to just scrape by in this high cost-of-living city. This lived experience enables him to support equity and empowerment for all. As a father, Raul understands that grave threat that climate destabilization poses to our children and community, and he has consistently championed policies to protect our environment, even when that has cost him politically. He is a true climate champion. I admire Raul’s inclusive leadership, commitment and integrity, and am proud to support him for Mayor.

Mimi M Hernandez

Business Advocate and Leader

"As a small business advocate and business leader; I am endorsing Raul Peralez for SJ Mayor. Raul has a strong record in fighting for equity, building strong communities and creating opportunities for our families and small businesses."

Nicole Le

Owner, Tripshot

“Raul understands that ensuring public safety for every San Jose family, and our city’s businesses and employees is essential to creating a thriving city.”

Roberto Gonzalez

President, Berryessa Flea Market Vendor Association

"In our campaign to save La Pulga, Raul Peralez was an ally from the first time we spoke on the issue. There is little doubt in my mind that without his help we wouldn't have achieved the same result. He is dedicated to looking out for the best interests of all residents in San Jose and that is what we need in our next Mayor."

Serena Alvarez, Esq.

Willow Glen Resident & Civil Rights Advocate

"I trust Raul. He embraces humility in leadership and is seasoned in drawing people together with diplomacy. San Jose Mayoral strength is rightly rooted in effective teamwork for the greater good of all city residents, not strong-arming for or deferring to powerful, well-funded interests. Raul Peralez is a remarkable team player, an outstanding team leader and absolutely the right choice to be San Jose’s next Mayor - for all."

Silicon Valley Young Democrats

“The Silicon Valley Young Democrats are proud to early endorse Raul Peralez for Mayor of San Jose. Raul has worked tirelessly throughout his time on City Council to make San Jose a place of opportunity for all, to build bridges between the community and the city, and to reach across the political divides that have riven our local government in recent years. It is this record of consensus-driven leadership, and his vision for a San Jose that is strong, prosperous, and above all inclusive, that makes Raul Peralez – a former Young Dem himself – our endorsed candidate for Mayor of San Jose.”

Simon Michael Aslanpour

Owner, Blooming Bouquet Events and Florist

"Raul Peralez is the clear choice for mayor of San Jose. As an elected councilman and active member of countless organizations, Raul is a proven and prudent leader. Most Importantly, he knows how to bring people together and bridge divisions. It is significant that Raul not only brings us a vision of progress, but he also understands the nuts and bolts of the small businesses. We can count on Raul Peralez to keep us moving with his proven brand of leadership. Raul is exactly what our city needs as the next mayor of San Jose."

Sylvia Alvarez

Evergreen School District Board of Trustees, Emeritus

“My late husband, Sal, and I dedicated our careers and family life to serving and lifting up working families across our valley, state and nation. Raul Peralez honors the sacrifice and legacy of many by his tremendous respect and leadership for all hardworking families across San Jose. Raul has my full support for San Jose Mayor.”

Sylvia Arenas

San Jose City Council Member

“As Mayor, Raul will continue his fight to ensure the needs of San José’s working families are addressed in our city’s policies and our city’s budget.”

Tamiko Rast

Owner, Rasteroids Design

"Raul was instrumental in advancing Japantown's initiatives, including relocation of the Japantown Farmer's Market, improving our community's safety, and providing business support during COVID. Without his leadership, our community would not have made the strides that it has in such a short amount of time."

Thang Le

Owner, Lee’s Sandwiches

“Raul’s leadership is essential to rebuilding our small businesses as we emerge from this pandemic, and we look forward to working with him as our next mayor to create a thriving and exciting future for our city.”

Join These Elected and Community Leaders Supporting Raul!

Current & Former Elected Officials

Sylvia Arenas
‍San José City Council
Magdalena Carrasco
‍San José City Council
Maya Esparza
‍San José City Council
Sergio Jimenez
‍San José City Council
Ron Gonzales
‍Former Mayor of San José
Kansen Chu
Former California Assemblymember
Ellen Kamei
Mayor of Mountain View
Darcy Paul
Mayor of Cupertino
Sergio Lopez
Campbell City Council
Lucas Ramirez
Mountain View City Council
Alicia Aguirre
Redwood City Council
Esmeralda Soria
Fresno City Council
Veronica Vargas
Tracy City Council
Rene Spring
Morgan Hill City Council
Karina Dominguez
Milpitas City Council
Rosemary Kamei
Santa Clara County Board of Education
Ernesto Bejarano
Alum Rock School District Board of Trustees
Corina Herrera-Loera
Alum Rock School District Board of Trustees
Andres Quintero
Alum Rock School District Board of Trustees
Sylvia Alvarez
Evergreen School District Board of Trustees, Emeritus
Christopher Chiang
Mountain View Whisman School District Board of Trustees
Omar Torres
San José Evergreen Community College District Board of Trustees
Eddie Garcia
Former Trustee, East Side Union High School District

Organizations

Community Leaders

Peter Allen
District 6 Resident
Tamara Alvarado
Arts Leader
Serena Alvarez, Esq.
Willow Glen Resident & Civil Rights Advocate
Juan Carlos Araujo
Co-Founder, Empire Seven Studios
Tony Arreola
DAL Properties
Jeff Arrillaga
Urban Community
Simon Michael Aslanpour
Blooming Bouquet Events and Florist
Rodney Baca
The Shop by Chef Baca
Steve Borkenhagen
Business Owner
Pete Carrillo
Silicon Valley Advisors
Gary Dillabough
Urban Community
Josh Englander
Suffolk Construction
Chris Esparza
Giant Creative
Cosme Fagundo
Wilco Management
Patricia Gardner
Nonprofit Leader
Adolfo Gomez
Mezcal Restaurant
Dan Gordon
Gordon Biersch Brew Co.
Lennies Gutierrez
Latino Leadership Alliance
Roberto Gonzalez
President, Berryessa Flea Market Vendor Association
Linda Hutchins-Knowles
Co-founder of Mothers Out Front Silicon Valley
Sean Kali-rai
Silicon Valley Cannabis Alliance
Takahiro Kitamura
State of Grace Tattoo Shop
Mark Lazzarini
DAL Properties
Tin Le
Owner & Founder, SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant
Thang Le
Lee's Sandwiches
Nicole Le
TripShot
Christopher J. Lepe
Steve Mayer
‍‍Scott's Seafood
Mauricio Mejia
‍‍Silicon Valley Entrepreneur
Martha O'Connell
GSMOL Region Manager, Golden State Manufactured-Home Owners League
Georgia Platts
Evergreen Resident
Tamiko Rast
Rasteroids
Amanda Rawson
San José Arts Advocates/Womanhood Project
Brendan Rawson
Executive Director, San José Jazz
Dalia Rawson
Artistic Director, New Ballet - San Jose
Sammy Reyes
Executive Chef, Scott's Seafood
Eric Roberts
President, South Bay Spirits
Jeanne Serpa
Community Member
Chris Simmons
Owner, New2U
Khuong Truong
KT Electronics
Wisa Uemura
Japantown Resident

*Titles for identification purposes only

I'm proud to endorse Raul for Mayor!