A high-ranking official in the San Jose mayor’s office has plans to run for City Council — and he’s got his boss’s backing.
Mayor Matt Mahan stood in support of Matthew Quevedo, his deputy chief of staff, as he announced his candidacy for the open District 3 seat on Friday at St. James Park. A few dozen supporters surrounded Quevedo at the edge of the park as he shared why he should be elected over other candidates in the race. The downtown seat became vacant after former Councilmember Omar Torres resigned on Election Day just hours before his arrest for alleged child sexual abuse.
Quevedo was among downtown residents leading the charge to recall Torres from office after he was reluctant to step down until his arrest.
As district voters look to elect a new representative in the April 8 special election, Quevedo said neighborhood associations and advocates are among the driving force of his campaign…