San Mateo County Dems Back Aguirre In Redwood City Council Race

REDWOOD CITY, CA – The San Mateo County Democratic Party has endorsed Alicia Aguirre in the Redwood City District 7 City Council race.

The incumbent councilmember is facing challenges from Mark Wolohan and Chris Rasmussen.

Aguirre in her candidate statement touted her experience as a current councilmember and in previous roles as Redwood City’s mayor and vice mayor that she believes will help the community navigate the COVID-19 crisis.

“I served on the Council during the 2009 Great Recession, and have the experience in making tough decisions to maintain financial stability, including the creation of a reserve fund we’re using now to sustain us through the crisis,” she said.

Wolohan said in his statement that his background as a lifelong renter in Redwood City and his experience at the Riekes Center for Human Enhancement in multiple roles has brought the issues facing middle class and poor families into focus.

He pledges to prioritize education by increasing school funding, help support parks and local businesses and to invest in public transportation.

Rasmussen in his statement cites his work as a veteran Redwood City police officer and homeless outreach coordinator as experience needed in city government amid uncertain times.

“It’s time for new leadership on the Redwood City Council,” he said. “More than ever, we must address racial, social and economic inequities and provide a more environmentally sustainable Redwood City for future generations.”