Milpitas City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Dipak Awasthi

Candidate for City Council

9 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Dipak Awasthi is running for Milpitas City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.

Vote-by-mail ballots mailed (starting the week of) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Milpitas Planning Commissioner and retired small-business owner who previously served on the Economic Development and Trade Commission; 30-year Milpitas resident.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Milpitas Planning Commissioner
Endorsed by: His ballot statement lists endorsements from Mayor Carmen Montano and Councilmembers Evelyn Chua and William Lam. Candidate statements filed with the City Clerk · Aug 7, 2026
Campaign website: www.dipakawasthi.org

Where Dipak Awasthi stands: positions on the record

Taxes1 sourced position

Says he opposes new taxes on residents and would instead seek new revenue opportunities and cut wasteful spending.
“I stand for NO NEW TAXES and will oppose ANY future tax increase measures that put an even greater burden on residents.”
Own statementDipak Awasthi campaign site

Housing2 sourced positions

Seconded the Planning Commission's recommendation that the council adopt the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).
Commission votePlanning Commission minutes, 2025-09-24 · Sep 24, 2025
Says he would reassess future housing, retail and business needs and avoid converting business zones into housing-only spaces.
Own statementDipak Awasthi campaign site

Permits1 sourced position

As reported by The Milpitas Beat; not a direct quote
Suggested using AI tools to speed up permitting and make it more transparent.
Own statementThe Milpitas Beat · Sep 24, 2026

Past candidacies1 sourced position

Ran for Milpitas City Council in 2024 (lost).
Own statementSanta Clara County official final summary results, Nov. 5, 2024 · Dec 3, 2024

What Dipak Awasthi said vs. how Dipak Awasthi voted

Housing

In their words

Says he would reassess future housing, retail and business needs and avoid converting business zones into housing-only spaces.
Dipak Awasthi campaign site

On the record

Seconded the Planning Commission's recommendation that the council adopt the Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).
Sep 24, 2025 ·Planning Commission minutes, 2025-09-24 · Sep 24, 2025

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