San José City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Rosemary Kamei
Councilmember, District 1; ran unopposed for re-election in June 2026San José Spotlight · Jul 2, 2026
Rosemary Kamei (Councilmember, District 1) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the San José City Council after the election.
District 1 councilmember.
Where Rosemary Kamei 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 no on supporting 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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