Pleasanton City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Vin Kruttiventi
Candidate for City Council District 1
Vin Kruttiventi is running for Pleasanton City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kathy Narum.
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TodayBusiness owner who says he has more than 20 years of experience building companies; founder of the Vinay Kruttiventi Foundation, which mentors entrepreneurs, startups and nonprofits. First run for local office.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Business Owner
- Campaign website
- www.vote4vin.com
Where Vin Kruttiventi stands: positions on the record
Budget2 sourced positions
As reported by the Pleasanton Weekly; not a direct quote
Says the city must fix its revenue base without cutting services, borrowing money or raising taxes.
Own statementPleasanton Weekly · Aug 19, 2026
Says the city is using pension funds to balance the budget and that this is not sustainable.
“City is dipping in to pension funds to balance the budget. This is not sustainable.”
Own statementVin Kruttiventi campaign site
Stoneridge1 sourced position
Wants Stoneridge revitalized as a mixed-use destination that includes shopping, dining, entertainment and housing.
“We need to move forward with revitalizing Stoneridge as a vibrant mixed-use destination with shopping, dining, entertainment, housing, gathering spaces, and strong connections to BART.”
Own statementVin Kruttiventi campaign site
Downtown1 sourced position
Says new homes belong at Stoneridge, not on Main Street.
“If new homes are part of that plan, they belong on the mall property, not on Main Street.”
Own statementVin Kruttiventi campaign site
Economy1 sourced position
Proposes a public list of empty commercial space at Hacienda, Stoneridge and downtown, reviewed by the council every three months.
Own statementVin Kruttiventi campaign site
Public safety1 sourced position
Candidate statement in the city's official candidate statements
Says he strongly supports police and firefighters and will prioritize roads, infrastructure, drinking water and parks.
Own statementCity of Pleasanton candidate statements, Nov 3, 2026 · Aug 12, 2026
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