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I am proud to serve the inspiring, hard-working, and motivated people of Downtown San José. As the capital of Silicon Valley, we represent the beauty, vibrance, and fuel that drives local businesses, iconic multicultural restaurants, and highly sought-after cultural events.
Councilmember Omar Torres, San Jose, CA. 1,627 likes · 197 talking about this. Downtown San José Councilmember. Raised in the Washington neighborhood. SJUSD, SJCC, & SJSU alum.
22 Jul 2024 · Councilman Omar Torres is the first openly gay Latino elected to the San Jose City Council. He represents District 3, which encompasses the downtown area. His key focus areas are enhancing educational institutions, expanding green spaces, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting affordable housing.
8 Nov 2022 · Omar Torres is a member of the San Jose City Council in California, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Torres ran for election to the San Jose City Council to represent District 3 in California. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
6 Jul 2023 · Learn how Omar Torres, the first openly gay Latino councilmember, has advocated for his district and the city on issues such as downtown revitalization, homelessness, affordable housing and more. Read about his background, achievements, challenges and goals in this San José Spotlight article.
My name is Omar Torres and I am the Councilmember for San José's District 3 which makes up the greater Downtown region of our City. I grew up in a Downtown neighborhood called Guadalupe - Washington, a primarily Latino working-class area.
9 Nov 2022 · Omar Torres, a college trustee and former aide to Councilmember Carrasco, leads with 63.8% of the vote in the downtown district. He faces Irene Smith, a former city planner and businesswoman, who trails with 36.1%.
