Dave Jans
Candidate for City Council Member, West Sacramento, District 3 · City of West Sacramento Parks Commissioner
Dave Jans worked as a firefighter and engineer for 15 years. He served as a board member, president, and lead negotiator for his local firefighters' union. He pushed to keep three-person fire engine crews for safety. Later he taught new firefighters at the Yuba College Fire Academy. Jans has volunteered often in West Sacramento. He taught computer skills at the Senior Center. He later did handyman work for seniors he met there. He speaks each year to the River City High School Student Theater Program. He also serves on the school's Arts, Media, and Entertainment Advisory Committee. Jans served seven years on the West Sacramento Parks Commission. He was Chair and Vice Chair during that time. For more than ten years he helped lead West Sacramento Little League. He was a board member, Vice President, President, and Safety Officer there. He has also coached city youth flag football and River City High School football. Jans now runs a small business and works as a realtor. He backed Measure Z, a local school funding measure. He has pushed to bring back School Resource Officers in local schools. He has lived in West Sacramento for nearly 25 years with his wife and two kids.
Positions in brief
Jans wants safer streets, better-kept roads and parks, and smart growth. He also wants to help local shops and businesses grow.
Jans says public safety has shaped his whole career. He backs bringing back School Resource Officers in schools. He wants police, fire, and emergency crews to have what they need. On infrastructure, he wants the city to fix roads, parks, and water systems before they break down. He wants better routes in and out of the city, including work on the Enterprise Bridge. He also wants the city's lakes cleaned up and kept full. On growth, Jans says new building should fit with roads, safety, and nature. He points to areas like Yarborough, Brar Farms, and the Port of Sacramento. He wants residents to have a real say in those plans. On the economy, Jans points to Major League Baseball coming to the area. He says it can bring more shoppers and business to West Sacramento. He wants more shops, restaurants, and fun things to do, such as a golf course. He also wants to protect the Port of Sacramento's role while adding new jobs.
On the issues
- Public Safety & Policing
Wants police, fire, and emergency services fully resourced, and supports restoring School Resource Officers in local schools.
“I have been a strong advocate for restoring School Resource Officers in our schools because I believe the safety of our children, teachers, and families must remain a top priority.”
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Wants the city to invest in roads, parks, and water systems before they fall into disrepair, and to fix transportation bottlenecks like the Enterprise Bridge.
“We must also address critical transportation needs, including improving entry and exit points into West Sacramento such as the Enterprise Bridge, which will become increasingly important as our city grows.”
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Says new development should be balanced with infrastructure, public safety, and environmental considerations, with meaningful community input.
“Development should be balanced with infrastructure improvements, public safety needs, environmental considerations, and the preservation of our community character.”
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Wants to grow local business activity around Major League Baseball's arrival and build out dining, shopping, and entertainment options while preserving the Port of Sacramento's role.
“The arrival of Major League Baseball presents a unique opportunity to showcase our city and generate economic activity that benefits local businesses and residents.”
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