Qasim Lodhi
Candidate for City Council Member, Union City, District 4 · Software Engineer/Father
Qasim Lodhi is a software engineer with more than 18 years of technical and organizational experience at some of the top software companies. He has lived in the Bay Area since 2008 and moved to Union City with his family in 2021. He describes himself as a father and community advocate who believes government works best when it is transparent, responsive, and accountable, and says he wants to bring a problem-solver's mindset, an open-door approach, and clear communication to local government, along with a commitment to serving with integrity and ensuring every resident has a voice.
Positions in brief
Lodhi's platform centers on public safety, economic development for local businesses, modernizing community spaces, and improving government transparency and accountability.
Lodhi has called for more visible security patrolling so residents feel safer in Union City. On the economy, he wants to help local entrepreneurs by attracting new businesses, dining, and retail options that expand the city's tax base without adding costs for homeowners. He has also proposed investing in modernized parks, sports fields, and community centers, along with more family-friendly events and youth programs, and wants to update the look of certain aging areas of the city. On government accountability, Lodhi has proposed upgrading city technology so residents can instantly and easily access public information about how well the city is performing.
On the issues
Supports increasing visible security patrols so residents feel safer.
“Increase visible security patrolling so that residents can see and feel the safety.”
Source →Wants to attract new businesses and expand the local tax base without raising costs on homeowners.
“Help local entrepreneurs thrive by attracting new businesses, vibrant dining, and retail options to expand our local tax base without burdening homeowners.”
Source →Supports upgrading city technology so residents can easily access information about city performance.
“Upgrade city technology so you can access public information about how well the city is performing, instantly and easily.”
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