Meet Aziz Akbari, Your Fremont District 4 Candidate

FREMONT, CA — As the November elections approach, Patch has reached out to candidates to ask about their professional experience and why they're the best fit for the role.

In Fremont, Candidates are vying for positions in one of three council seats.

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Aziz Akbari is running for the District 4 council seat. Get to know him below:

What is your educational background?

I attended our local FUSD public schools from Parkmont Elementary through Washington High School. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineer with a concentration in Data Science and Operations from the University of Southern California.

What is your professional background?

I have spent the past decade working at early stage start-up's, primarily in the cybersecurity industry. I have also served on the Board of Directors of the Alameda County Water District since 2016, and am currently serving as the President of the Board.

Have you ever held public office, whether appointive or elective?

Yes. From 2013 - 2016 I served on the Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commission. Since 2016, I have served on the Board of Directors of the Alameda County Water District.

What are the top three issues facing Fremont's District 4 right now?

1. Affordability comes first. Rents are rising faster than paychecks, and young people, seniors, and working families are being priced out of the city they call home. I know this firsthand: I rent here, and I lived with my parents for five years after moving back to Fremont.

2. Second is getting around. Too many of our sidewalks and roads need repair or aren't accessible, and the Irvington BART station has been promised for years. Better transit and walkable streets make daily life easier and cut costs for families.

3. Third is a city that's well run and ready for the future. Fremont is under real budget strain, and residents deserve leaders who spend carefully and protect city services. We also need to plan for extreme heat and protect our water and power, which means solar on city buildings, more green space, and saying no to AI data centers.

What is one specific action you would prioritize during your first year as a council member?

In my first year, I would prioritize fixing our roads and making it easier for residents to get around Fremont without always needing a car.

Traffic wastes time, adds costs for families, and makes our streets less safe. I would push to fix our roads and fill potholes, move the Irvington BART station forward, and repair our sidewalks so they're safe and accessible for everyone. I'd also work with AC Transit to improve bus connections to BART, schools, and job centers.

I have strong working relationships with BART and AC Transit leaders, and I'd use them to bring regional partnerships and funding to Fremont. Fewer cars means less traffic, cleaner air, and a city that's easier to get around.

Why do you feel you're a better candidate than your opponent?

I'm the only candidate in this race who has already delivered for Fremont families in elected office. As President of the Alameda County Water District Board, I've helped secure grant funding, expanded rate assistance for families who need it, and protected our AAA bond rating. That's the kind of steady, careful leadership City Hall needs right now.

I've lived in Fremont for 26 years. I went to Parkmont, Centerville Junior High, and Washington High. I rent, I drive around and ride BART and public transit, and I walk my neighborhood every day, so I see the same challenges District 4 residents face.

I also bring a background in technology and problem solving, and I've built real partnerships with leaders across the political spectrum.

I'm running to keep Fremont a place where families can afford to live, get around easily, and trust their city to be well run.