Belal Aftab
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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Top issues during term (10)(Parks Rec)
Hakone Gardens Koi Pond Renovation
$2.5 million moved from the Park Development Unallocated Fund into the project budget.
Regional park user fees
Fees of roughly $100-150 per hour would apply to outside users of Los Gatos parks.
Blossom Festival Future in Doubt
The city has budgeted community event grant funding, and staff will review total city costs including staff overtime.
Citywide Landscape and Emergency Tree Contracts
Tree planting citywide could drop roughly 30% based on last year's numbers, and permits still apply.
Gateway Sculptures and Banner Art Program
Up to $8,000 for sculptures and $4,000 for banners, both already budgeted.
Bellgrove Park playground replacement
Roughly $230,819 across two contracts plus contingencies.
Youth Commission 2026-27 Work Plan
No funding request was made at this session.
Community Event Grants
$8,000 total in competitive grant funding; requests totaled $10,000.
Senior Services and SASCC Recognition
Congress Springs Park Backstop Replacement
$67,000 in dedicated park funds.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Aftab was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.