San José City Council District 7 · Nov 3, 2026
Van Le
Candidate for City Council District 7
Van Le is running for San José City Council District 7 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bien Doan.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing (week of) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayEast Side Union High School District trustee since 2014 and a past board president; small business owner and insurance professional, and founder of the Children's Moon Festival.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Trustee East Side Union High School District
- Campaign website
- www.vanlefordistrict7.com
Where Van Le stands: positions on the record
Homelessness1 sourced position
Answer to the Mercury News primary candidate questionnaire
Supports expanding shelter and interim housing, mental health and addiction services, and tracking whether people move into permanent housing.
“I support expanding shelter and interim housing, increasing access to mental health and addiction services, and focusing on measurable outcomes that move people into permanent housing.”
Own statementMercury News primary candidate questionnaire · May 29, 2026
Housing2 sourced positions
As reported by The Mercury News; not a direct quote
Supports mixed-income development but says funding for fully affordable projects should still be pursued.
Own statementThe Mercury News · Sep 30, 2026
As reported by The Mercury News; not a direct quote
Urged the city to weigh local infrastructure and parking when considering higher density.
Own statementThe Mercury News · Sep 30, 2026
Data centers2 sourced positions
Answer to the Mercury News primary candidate questionnaire
Says additional data centers should be approved only if they bring clear community benefits.
“Additional data centers should only be approved if they provide clear community benefits, including jobs, tax revenue, and environmental safeguards.”
Own statementMercury News primary candidate questionnaire · May 29, 2026
Interview with The Mercury News
Wants residents protected from utility rate hikes and data center proposals judged on their combined impacts.
“My concern is whether adequate protections for residents are keeping pace.”
Own statementThe Mercury News · Sep 27, 2026
Public safety2 sourced positions
Answer to the Mercury News primary candidate questionnaire
Supports the city's use of Flock license plate cameras with oversight and privacy protections.
“I support their use with clear oversight, transparency, and strong privacy protections.”
Own statementMercury News primary candidate questionnaire · May 29, 2026
Campaign website
Wants more police patrols and stronger neighborhood security.
“Increase police patrols and strengthen neighborhood security to keep families and businesses safe.”
Own statementVan Le campaign site
Also running for City Council District 7
- Bien Doan (incumbent)
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