Michael K. Hannon
Candidate for Mayor, Newark · Mayor
Michael Hannon spent nearly 27 years with the City of San Jose, with his final decade focused on code enforcement and planning. Following retirement, he was appointed to Newark's Planning Commission in 2013, then elected to the Newark City Council in 2014, serving eight years before becoming mayor.
Positions in brief
Hannon's platform emphasizes public safety investment, housing projects, fiscal health, and small-business support.
In his 2026 State of the City address, Hannon cited a budget surplus, ongoing affordable-housing projects, and public-safety technology and staffing investments. His re-election campaign has also emphasized reducing crime and increasing school funding, and he has said he wants to enhance public transportation and support small businesses amid economic challenges.
On the issues
- Public Safety & Policing
Supports continued investment in public-safety technology and staffing.
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Points to multiple ongoing housing projects that include affordable units.
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Points to the city's strong credit rating and budget surplus.
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Wants to support Newark's small businesses amid economic challenges and enhance public transportation.
“enhance public transportation and support Newark's small businesses amidst an economic downturn.”
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