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 (5)(Roads)
No Parking Zone on Chester Avenue
Minor cost for signage installation only.
VTA bus pilot for Redwood Middle School
No new city funding requested; parents pay via youth Clipper cards and the city may dedicate some staff time.
2025 speed survey speed limit reductions
Minimal direct cost — mainly new signage.
Costco/El Paseo Traffic Study
$40,000 from the general fund for the study.
Saratoga Avenue Traffic Congestion
Unknown; the speaker flagged potential budget cuts to the Traffic Safety Commission.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Aftab was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Roads.
Voting record (0)(Roads)
No votes found matching Roads.