Ron Sahu
Candidate for City Council Member, Alhambra, District 1 · Environmental Engineer/Educator
Ranajit (Ron) Sahu is an environmental and energy engineering consultant and a longtime Alhambra resident, living in the city since 1988. He holds bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering, including graduate degrees from Caltech, worked at several engineering firms including Parsons in Pasadena, and has taught as an adjunct at Caltech, UCLA, USC, Loyola Marymount, UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton. He has served on Alhambra's Planning Commission and Environmental Sustainability Commission, is a member of Grassroots Alhambra and serves on the Alhambra Unified School District's Enrollment Impact Committee. He filed his intention to run for the District 1 seat, withdrew when it appeared the incumbent would seek another term, and qualified for the ballot after the incumbent did not file nomination papers.
Reported priorities per local news coverage.
On the issues
- Taxes & Cost of Living
Reportedly would focus on city finances and fees.
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Reportedly would focus on government transparency and accountability.
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Reportedly would focus on land-use planning and housing, and has raised concerns about the city's housing planning requirements.
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Reportedly would focus on transportation and takes part in a Grassroots Alhambra campaign on Measure R transportation funding and city spending.
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