Vallejo City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Chris Platzer
Candidate for City Council District 4
Chris Platzer is running for Vallejo City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Charles Palmares and Brianna Rogers.
Last day to register to vote (conditional registration after) · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Chris Platzer is a 34-year Vallejo resident and former Vallejo Planning Commissioner. He is a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed deck officer with degrees from Pomona College and CalMaritime.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Merchant Mariner
- Campaign website
- platzer4citycouncil.com
Where Chris Platzer stands: positions on the record
Economic development1 sourced position
as reported by the Vallejo Sun
Proposed turning Mare Island into an AI manufacturing hub at a Sept. 3 election forum.
“Turn Mare Island into the AI manufacturing hub for the Bay”
Forum answerVallejo Sun · Sep 16, 2026
Taxes1 sourced position
Said the city must show it has exhausted responsible alternatives before raising or introducing taxes.
Own statementVallejo Sun · Sep 16, 2026
Downtown1 sourced position
Proposes turning Indian Alley into an arts and cultural destination and Parking Lot J into a civic plaza.
Own statementCity of Vallejo · Aug 19, 2026
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
Said the city can respect federal authority while its police stay focused on protecting the whole community.
“Vallejo can respect federal authority while making sure its own police department remains focused on protecting the entire community and operating within the law.”
Own statementVallejo Sun · Sep 16, 2026
Surveillance cameras1 sourced position
Said technology such as Flock cameras needs meaningful safeguards for residents' privacy and civil liberties.
Own statementVallejo Sun · Sep 16, 2026
Waterfront1 sourced position
Proposes a houseboat marina community, called "The Arks," on the waterfront.
Own statementChris Platzer for Vallejo City Council
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Vallejo City Council, District 4 in 2022 (lost).
Own statementSolano County Registrar of Voters · Nov 30, 2022
Also running for City Council District 4
- Charles Palmares (incumbent)
- Brianna Rogers
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