Santa Clara City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Yvonne Inciarte
Candidate for City Council District 2
Yvonne Inciarte is running for Santa Clara City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kimberley Williams.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing (week of) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer director of intergovernmental strategy for Rep. Ro Khanna; serves on the city's Historical and Landmarks Commission and Chief's Advisory Committee.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Government Relations Director
- Endorsed by
- Rep. Ro Khanna, State Controller Malia Cohen, Santa Clara Councilmember Kelly Cox, Planning Commissioner Nancy Biagini and Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano, among others Yvonne Inciarte campaign site
- Campaign website
- www.yvonneforsantaclara.com
In the council races, all candidates except Yvonne Inciarte agreed to the voluntary expenditure limit. Silicon Valley Voice · Sep 10, 2026
Where Yvonne Inciarte stands: positions on the record
Housing1 sourced position
Campaign website
Says she will focus on policies that protect renters and expand affordable housing options.
“The focus will be on policies that protect renters, expand affordable housing options, and make sure working families can afford to stay in the city they love.”
Own statementYvonne Inciarte campaign site
Budget1 sourced position
Campaign website
Says the council must close the city's budget deficit without cutting parks, services and programs.
Own statementYvonne Inciarte campaign site
Data centers1 sourced position
As reported by the Silicon Valley Voice from the Sept. 27 candidate forum; not a direct quote
Suggested education about data centers and sliding electric rates.
Forum answerSilicon Valley Voice · Sep 30, 2026
Stadium1 sourced position
As reported by the Silicon Valley Voice from the Sept. 27 candidate forum
Said she does not want the stadium drawing on the city's reserves and General Fund.
“would not like the stadium to be taking from our reserves and general fund.”
Forum answerSilicon Valley Voice · Sep 30, 2026
City services1 sourced position
Candidate statement
Pledges to support transparent decisions, well-maintained neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure and responsible spending.
“On the Council, I'll support transparent decision-making, well-maintained neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure, and responsible spending that delivers measurable results.”
Own statementCandidate statement filed with the City Clerk · Aug 3, 2026
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