San José City Council · Nov 3, 2026
David Cohen
Councilmember, District 4; next election 2028Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters
David Cohen (Councilmember, District 4) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the San José City Council after the election.
District 4 councilmember.
Where David Cohen stands: positions on the record
Homelessness2 sourced positions
Voted yes to put up to 90% of Measure E transfer-tax revenue toward homeless shelters and interim housing (passed 8-3, June 2025).
Council voteSan José City Council minutes · Jun 10, 2025
Voted yes on approving the city's Code of Conduct for Encampments item (passed 9-2, June 2025).
Council voteSan José City Council minutes · Jun 10, 2025
Housing3 sourced positions
Voted yes on directing General Plan changes, including study of raising single-family-area density to 16, 24 or 32 homes per acre (passed 8-3, Aug. 2026).
Council voteSan José City Council minutes · Aug 18, 2026
Voted yes to support state legislation restoring local control over housing and land use (passed 9-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteSan José City Council minutes · Sep 22, 2026
Voted yes on a substitute motion to seek more flexibility and local control for pro-housing cities pursuing housing goals in good faith (failed 4-7, Sept. 2026).
Council voteSan José City Council minutes · Sep 22, 2026
Cost of living1 sourced position
Voted yes on raising residential garbage and recycling rates 7% for single-family and 4% for multifamily homes (passed 8-3, June 2026).
Council voteSan José City Council minutes · Jun 2, 2026
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