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Raised in District 9, Genny followed in her dad’s footsteps, working in law enforcement as a sexual assault detective and hostage negotiator. Today, she runs a successful small business and is raising her family on the same streets she grew up on. 

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<h4>Meet and Greet: Genny Altwer in the Lincoln Glen Neighborhood</h4>

<p>Join Genny Altwer, Vice Mayor Pam Foley &amp; Mike Foley and Teri &amp; Berry Kane to discuss issues facing San José residents.</p>

Event Title HereMeet and Greet with Genny Altwer in the Lincoln Glen Neighborhood

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">Too often, City Hall insiders and special interests block progress. </strong></span>They’re distracted by old ideological battles and aren’t focused on results. As a hostage negotiator, therapist, and small business owner, you learn to cut through the BS and get the job done. I’ve got a plan to do that on City Council.</p>

<h2>A City Hall That Works For You</h2>

<p><em>Altwer in Strong Position Beginning ‘26, Raised More Than All Her Opponents Combined</em></p>

<h4>Genny Altwer Outraises All Opponents Combined</h4>

<h4>Meet and Greet: Genny Altwer at Branham Park</h4>

<p>Join Genny Altwer at Branham Park for Cookies with the Candidate as she discusses housing, an end to street homelessness, a safer San José, and what a City Hall that works for you looks like.</p>

Meet and Greet: Genny Altwer at Branham Park

<h4>AACAS Meet the Candidates Event </h4>

<p>Join the AACAS at the Meet the Candidates Event</p>

AACAS Meet the Candidates Event 

<h4>Meet &amp; Greet: Genny Altwer in the Branham Neighborhood</h4>

<p>Join Genny Altwer in the Branham neighborhood as she discusses housing, an end to street homelessness, a safer San José, and what a City Hall that works for you looks like.</p>

Meet & Greet with Genny Altwer in the Branham Neighborhood

<h4>Meet and Greet: Branham - Kirk Neighborhood</h4>

Meet and Greet: Branham - Kirk Neighborhood 

<h4>San Jose Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum </h4>

<p>Join the San Jose Chamber of Commerce for a Candidate Forum</p>

San Jose Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum 

<p><strong>Lifelong District 9 resident Genny Altwer,</strong> a licensed marriage and family therapist and former police hostage negotiator, is making the case that her professional background and outsider status will position her well to represent the district, which covers southwest San Jose.</p>

<h4>Political newcomer enters District 9 San Jose council race</h4>

<h4>Viva Calle San José </h4>

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<p>The Small Business Owner and Former Hostage Negotiator Received Over 200 Individual Contributions. </p>

<h4>Genny Altwer Raises $70k+ In First Weeks of Council Race<br></h4>

<h4>Meet & Greet: Doerr Neighborhood</h4>

Meet & Greet: Doerr Neighborhood

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">When you’re the victim of a crime, it doesn’t matter that San José was just named America’s Safest Big City. </strong>That’s an important title, but we still have work to do until everyone feels safe on our streets. As the only candidate in this race who’s walked the beat, I have a common-sense plan for a safer San José. </span></p>

<h2>A Safer San José</h2>

<h4>Fundraiser for Genny Altwer</h4>

<p>Join Genny Altwer, Mayor Mahan and others to discuss issues facing San José residents.</p>

Fundraiser for Genny Altwer

<p>Join Team Altwer for a pancake social followed by a neighborhood canvas with friends and neighborhood leaders!</p>

<h4>Pancake Social with Team Altwer</h4>

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<p>Join the Doerr Neighborhood and Genny Altwer as they discuss housing, an end to street homelessness, a safer San José, and what a City Hall that works for you looks like.</p>

<p><strong>Based on the state of play across all government levels</strong>, Genny Altwer’s career arc from former hostage negotiator to therapist to now-aspiring San Jose politician seems less implausible and more logical every day.</p>

<h4>Hostage negotiator turned therapist eyes spot on San Jose City Council</h4>

<h4>District 9 Leadership Group</h4>

<p>Join us and your neighbors for a light dinner and general meeting about events in District 9 and the City of San José. <strong>(RSVP not required)</strong></p>

District 9 Leadership Grop 

<p>Join Team Altwer for a neighborhood canvas with friends and neighborhood leaders!</p>

<h4>Canvas with Team Altwer</h4>

Canvas with Team Altwer

<h4>Silicon Valley Council of Non Profits Forum </h4>

<p>Join the Silicon Valley Council of Non Profits forum and Team Altwer for a forum with Candidates for City of San José City Council, District 7 and District 9. </p>

Silicon Valley Council of Non Profits Forum 

<p>Join us for our campaign kick off with Mayor Mahan, Vice Mayor Foley, and Congressman Liccardo! You can say hi to some of our favorite elected, meet neighbors, and enjoy coffee and donuts.</p><p>After Mayor Mahan, Vice Mayor Foley, and Congressman Liccardo say a few words, we will be canvassing in the area around De Anza Park if you would like to join us.</p>

<h4>Mayor Mahan, Vice Mayor Foley, and Congressman Liccardo Campaign Kickoff</h4>

Congressman Sam Liccardo and Mayor Mahan Canvass

<h4>SVYCA Candidate Forum **CANCELLED**</h4>

<p>Join the SVYCA for a Candidate Forum </p>

SVYCA Forum

<p>Join the Branham-Kirk Neighborhood and Genny Altwer as they discuss housing, an end to street homelessness, a safer San José, and what a City Hall that works for you looks like.</p>

Meet and Greet with Genny Altwer in the Branham - Kirk Neighborhood 

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<h4>Mayor Matt Mahan, Congressman Sam Liccardo, and Local Elected Officials Endorse Genny Altwer</h4>

<h4>Meet and Greet: Genny Altwer at the Britannia Arms in Almaden</h4>

<p>Join Genny Altwer at Britannia Arms as she discusses housing, an end to street homelessness, a safer San José, and what a City Hall that works for you looks like.</p>

Meet and Greet: Genny Altwer at the Britannia Arms in Almaden

Meet & Greet: Doerr Neighborhood 

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">Our streets are for everybody, but they shouldn’t be anybody's home. </strong>San José is facing a homelessness crisis, and I bring the right experience to address it. As a mental-health professional and former police officer, I know that real progress requires compassion and accountability.</span></p>

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<h2>An End To Street Homelessness</h2>

<h4>Meet and Greet: Willowmont Neighborhood with Genny Altwer</h4>

Meet and Greet: WIllowmont Neighborhood

<h4>Meet and Greet: Genny Altwer in the Willowmont Neighborhood</h4>

<p>Join Genny Altwer in the Willowmont neighborhood as she discusses housing, an end to street homelessness, a safer San José, and what a City Hall that works for you looks like.</p>

Meet and Greet: Genny Altwer in the Willowmont Neighborhood

<h4>Meet &amp; Greet with Genny Altwer at Jack Holder's Restaurant</h4>

<p>Join Genny Altwer at Jack Holder's as she discusses housing, an end to street homelessness, a safer San José, and what a City Hall that works for you looks like.</p>

Meet & Greet with Genny Altwer 

<p><strong>The Small Business Owner and Former Hostage Negotiator and Detective is Running to Get Tough Jobs Done. </strong></p>

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<h4>Genny Altwer Launches Campaign for San José City Council District 9</h4>

<h4>Mercury News Endorsement: San Jose needs a blight fighter. Elect Genny Altwer to City Council.</h4>

<h4>Willow Glen Neighborhood Association Forum</h4>

<p>Join the Willow Glen Neighborhood Association for a Candidate Forum</p>

Willow Glen Neighborhood Association Forum

<h4>Meet and Greet: Cambrian Neighborhood with Genny Altwer</h4>

<p>Join the Cambrian Neighborhood and Genny Altwer as they discuss housing, an end to street homelessness, a safer San José, and what a City Hall that works for you looks like.</p>

Meet and Greet with Genny Altwer in the Cambrian Neighborhood

<h4>Meet and Greet: Willowmont Neighborhood</h4>

<p>Join the Willowmont Neighborhood and Genny Altwer as they discuss housing, an end to street homelessness, a safer San José, and what a City Hall that works for you looks like.</p>

Meet and Greet: Doerr Neighborhood

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">My husband Marcelo and I stretched to buy our home. Today, that just isn’t possible for too many working families like ours. </strong>And the way things are headed, it probably won’t be possible for our kids, either. For far too long, City Hall insiders and special interests have stood in the way of making housing more affordable. I’ll stand up to them so we can build a more affordable San José. </span></p>

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