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Saratoga
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Belal Aftab

Council Member2022-12-13 – 2026-12-07 (oath of office administered at the December 13, 2022 City Council Reorganization meeting per City Council minutes of December 13, 2022; Mayor in 2025; seat is on the November 3, 2026 ballot and the City calendar shows a December 7, 2026 special meeting for 'Election Results - Reorganization', so the end is that planned seating day, provisional)

About

Belal Aftab's platform centers on enhancing public safety with a specific emphasis on traffic safety initiatives. Additionally, he prioritizes fostering community vitality and engagement within the city of Saratoga.

Campaign promises (2)

  • public-safety
    Belal Aftab committed to prioritizing traffic safety as a core focus of his tenure.
  • transparency
    He pledged to focus on enhancing community vitality in Saratoga.
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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 7, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
2:59:00
Avg per meeting
9:57
Segments
2284

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Top issues during term (5)(Environment)

high↑Jun 2026[80]

Climate Resilience District formation

Potential new financing mechanism; fiscal impacts not yet analyzed.

high↓Aug 2026[13]

West Valley College track demolition and wellness center

The project uses roughly $125 million in Measure W bond funds.

medium↓Feb 2026[13]

Corporation Yard Electrification

$95,100 from city funds.

low↓May 2026[2]

Zero-emission fleet mandate

Zero-emission vehicles cost more than conventional replacements today.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Climate Action Plan Greenhouse Gas Progress

Optional local actions — a reach code, more subsidized trees, and EV chargers — would carry budget implications if the council directs them.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Aftab was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Environment.

Voting record (0)(Environment)

No votes found matching Environment.