While I appreciate knowing of this new candidate and agree with the points of view presented, this article is light on substance. What are his views on the other hot-button issues in MV, such as rent control and affordable NON-rental housing?

And, because he's a Google employee, will he convince the city council to take some action to force Google to be accountable for all the Google bikes that get stolen and discarded on our streets, parks, and trails? How will he conduct himself when there's a conflict of interest between what's good for Mountain View and what's good for Google?

Good point that this candidate, if elected, will not be able to vote on Google matters if he remains in Google's employ. The article cites nothing in particular Mr. Roales favors. "More housing" is too vague. Of course, other candidates have likewise said little that is specific - so far. Let's start with the 2 measures currently head for the city ballot in November: (1) banning "oversized vehicles" and trailers on most streets and (2) repealing the city's rent control initiative. Each candidate: are you for or against each measure and why? .

Typo, reads "which left the bulk of the public health work, testing and pubic messaging" -> should be "public messaging"

Good luck! Enjoy the process and debates. Get out and meet your neighbors.

Well, looking at the slate of candidates I have chosen 3 for sure, need to hear more from Roales for my 4th pick

Most of the other candidates are activist. After seeing whats been happening in so much of the country, I can not support any activist candidate. We need solid people who will care for all of Mountain View, not just the Democrat Socialist Party. Pay attention to who they will endorse, then do not vote for them.

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Have my vote, leaning in Roales direction until I hear more from him.

We will be in a serious recession for several years, prudent-responsible people will be needed to get the city thru this difficult time.

I would guess that all 9 potential City Council candidates are registered Democrats. There is no Socialist Party registration in California or likely in any state. But there is a group calling itself Democratic Socialists of America and at least one of the 9 is a member: John Lachlee. Personally, I am more interested in their positions on issues - starting with the two current city ballot measures. I say "current" because the proponents of the "sneaky" city rent control repeal did not submit a ballot argument in favor and still have time to withdraw the measure completely - saving the city some money.