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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-safetyBelal Aftab committed to prioritizing traffic safety as a core focus of his tenure.
- transparencyHe pledged to focus on enhancing community vitality in Saratoga.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 2:59:00
- Avg per meeting
- 9:57
- Segments
- 2284
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