Russ Melton Announces Mayoral Bid: Sunnyvale’s District 4 councilmember, Russ Melton, is stepping into the mayoral race for the November 2024 election. Melton, 57, currently serving his second term on the Sunnyvale City Council, is the first official candidate to announce his bid for mayor. Having started his political journey in 2016, Melton’s prior experience on the city’s planning commission and as a dedicated community member has shaped his vision for Sunnyvale’s future.
If elected, Melton is committed to maintaining good governance practices, focusing on public safety, and ensuring the city’s budget remains robust. He is eager to explore ways to support the homeless population, promote housing development, and enhance transit infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians. As a local resident with deep roots in the area, Melton’s passion for serving his community drives his motivation to continue contributing to Sunnyvale’s success.
Melton’s primary objective is preserving the city’s effective governance, which not only benefits residents but also improves city employee efficiency. He aims to increase public safety funding and the recruitment of more officers, highlighting the city’s integrated program that trains public safety recruits as police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians. This approach offers safer solutions for handling complex situations, such as mental health issues, and aligns with the city’s population growth.
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Additionally, as mayor, Melton is dedicated to finding a secure parking solution for Sunnyvale’s RV residents and providing essential support services for this community.
Beyond Sunnyvale, Melton chairs key organizations, including the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission and the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority. He is proud to collaborate with groups across the region to promote efficient government service delivery. Colleagues, such as Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner, commend Melton’s leadership skills and his ability to foster teamwork, even in the face of differing opinions. They believe that Melton’s compassionate and empathetic approach, combined with his bold vision, will serve him well in his mayoral journey.