Arturo Cruz, Councilmember

As a lifetime resident of San Pablo, California, I am honored to have served our city since 2008 and to have made history as the first Mexican American male council member and mayor. I take great pride in serving San Pablo and always act in the best interest of our city as a whole when making executive decisions regarding policies and programs. I carefully consider fiscal responsibility, maintaining a balanced budget, and minimizing environmental impacts around capital projects. These efforts not only protect our community but also create jobs for our residents through our local hiring ordinance, allowing our local economy to thrive. My goal is to ensure San Pablo remains a safe city that welcomes new residents while reassuring longtime residents that this is a community they can continue to call home. I work closely with my fellow councilmembers and city staff to deliver meaningful, trustworthy services and programs that are professional, efficient, and responsive to the needs of our community. I Love San Pablo, California.

 
 Elected: November 2020
 Term Expires: November 2028 

Council Committee Assignments: 

 Local and Regional Assignments:

• Association of Bay Area Governments (Alternate)
• Contra Costa County Mayors' Conference (Primary)
• West County Mayors & Supervisors Association (Primary)

City Council Committees:

• Standing Committee:  Economic Development, Housing & Project Management
• Standing Committee:  Community Services
• Standing Committee:  Public Safety
• San Pablo Community Foundation Grants Review Committee
• Ad-Hoc Subcommittee: New Police Department HQ/RTC Project
• Ad-Hoc Subcommittee: Smart City Initiative (5G Technology Projects/Programs)

Education:

• GED
• WCCUSD Adult School Diploma
• Contra Costa College