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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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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