Denton Carlson
Candidate for City Council (At-Large), Danville · Retired Police Chief
Denton Carlson is a 15-year Danville resident who retired in December 2025 as San Ramon's Chief of Police after a law-enforcement career that included service as a Contra Costa Sheriff's Office deputy, a SWAT team commander and a detective. He currently sits on the California Police Chiefs Association and the San Ramon Regional Medical Center boards.
Positions in brief
Carlson's campaign centers on public safety, fiscal responsibility, well-managed growth, government efficiency, and policies supporting a strong local economy and preserved downtown.
Carlson lists public safety, fiscal responsibility, well-managed growth, enhanced government efficiency, and policies that promote a strong economy and a well-preserved downtown as his priorities for Danville.
On the issues
- Public Safety & Policing
Prioritizes public safety, drawing on his career as a police chief and SWAT commander.
“Public safety, fiscal responsibility, well-managed growth, enhanced government efficiency, and policies that promote a strong economy and a well-preserved downtown”
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Supports fiscal responsibility and enhanced government efficiency.
“enhanced government efficiency”
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