San José City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Nora Campos
Candidate for City Council District 5
Nora Campos is running for San José City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Peter Ortiz.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing (week of) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRepresented District 5 on the City Council from 2001 to 2010, then served in the California State Assembly, where she rose to Speaker pro Tempore; now a business owner.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Businesswoman/Policy Analyst
- Campaign website
- www.noracamposforsanjose.com
Where Nora Campos stands: positions on the record
Homelessness2 sourced positions
Answer to the Mercury News primary candidate questionnaire
Says the city's shelter-refusal policy needs more analysis, and that people taken into custody should get services and treatment.
“I would expect that services are provided for them if they are taken in to custody.”
Own statementMercury News primary candidate questionnaire · May 29, 2026
Answer to the Mercury News primary candidate questionnaire
Supports transitional housing such as tiny homes, but says it works only if enough permanent housing is built for people to move into.
“The temporary housing phase doesn’t work with we can’t build enough permanent housing for them to transition so they can reenter society and have stability.”
Own statementMercury News primary candidate questionnaire · May 29, 2026
Housing2 sourced positions
Answer to the Mercury News primary candidate questionnaire
Proposes a new form of redevelopment, using tax increment financing only for affordable housing, with bigger subsidies for deeper affordability.
“This new form of redevelopment would only be used for affordable housing.”
Own statementMercury News primary candidate questionnaire · May 29, 2026
As reported by The Mercury News; not a direct quote
Suggested focusing on infill on vacant or underused lots to add townhomes and detached homes with minimal traffic impact in lower-density areas.
Own statementThe Mercury News · Sep 30, 2026
Data centers2 sourced positions
Answer to the Mercury News primary candidate questionnaire
Supports data centers but wants them sited near power sources with access to the city's recycled water network.
“I do support data centers. However we have to be strategic in where we allow them to be built.”
Own statementMercury News primary candidate questionnaire · May 29, 2026
As reported by The Mercury News; not a direct quote
Wants data centers set back from homes, daycares and schools and required to use recycled water for cooling.
Own statementThe Mercury News · Sep 27, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Answer to the Mercury News primary candidate questionnaire
Opposes sharing license plate reader data with other jurisdictions, especially federal immigration agents.
“I don’t support any information gathered from license plate readers being shared with other jurisdictions especially federal agencies like ICE.”
Own statementMercury News primary candidate questionnaire · May 29, 2026
Also running for City Council District 5
- Peter Ortiz (incumbent)
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