The move is seen as an attempt to bridge business-labor divide
, including the South Bay Labor Council and San Jose Realtors. She also got endorsements from progressive candidates Sergio Jimenez and Raul Peralez, along with moderate Pam Foley.
“I would be honored to serve as Vice Mayor to the San José community and be able to have the opportunity to bring my expertise in governance and leadership to the San José City Council,” Kamei said in an announcement made Friday by the mayor’s office. She was not available for comment Monday. Councilmembers will vote on Kamei’s appointment on Jan. 24. At the council level, Kamei will fill in for Mahan and run the weekly public meetings when he is absent.
Kamei’s past experience includes roles at the Santa Clara Valley Water District and the county’s Board of Education. During her campaign last year, she ran on trying to increase the number of police foot patrols in a district that spans from Santana Row to Westgate Shopping Center. In addition to Kamei’s appointment, Mahan also announced several committee appointments, including David Cohen as chair of the Rules and Open Government and Transportation and Environment committees; Jimenez as chair of the Public Safety, Finance and Strategy Support committee; Foley as chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee; and Dev Davis as chair of the Neighborhood Services and Education committee. Those appointments will be voted on at the Jan. 10 council meeting.
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