Modesto City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Jared Sylvia

Candidate for City Council District 5

6 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Jared Sylvia is running for Modesto City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jeremiah Williams.

Mail ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Data analyst who has volunteered with 2nd Chance Computer Refurbishing and served as a poll worker.

Where Jared Sylvia stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

Says Modesto should say no to data centers because they do not offer enough public benefit to justify the cost.
“They do not offer enough public benefit to justify the cost, and the city should say no.”
Own statementJared Sylvia for Modesto City Council

License plate cameras1 sourced position

Calls for saying no to Flock surveillance cameras and automatic license-plate tracking.
“Say no to Flock surveillance cameras and automatic license-plate tracking that turns ordinary trips into permanent records.”
Own statementJared Sylvia for Modesto City Council

Homelessness1 sourced position

Supports a Housing First response: getting people indoors first, then providing treatment and support.
“Housing First means getting people indoors first, then making treatment and support easier to actually stick.”
Own statementJared Sylvia for Modesto City Council

Campaign money1 sourced position

as reported by The Modesto Bee
Said he is not seeking endorsements or accepting donations.
Own statementThe Modesto Bee

Local business1 sourced position

Wants city purchasing, incentives and permits to favor locally owned businesses over outside interests.
“Put city purchasing, incentives, permits, and public support behind locally owned businesses before non-local businesses and outside interests.”
Own statementJared Sylvia for Modesto City Council

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