James Aguilar, City Councilmember

James Aguilar, City Councilmember San Leandro proud🍒 Honored to serve San Leandro as Councilmember for District 2. James Aguilar is a City Councilmember in San Leandro, CA.

James has lived in San Leandro for over thirteen years, and is a dedicated San Leandro public servant. He was born in Berkeley, grew up in Oakland’s Dimond District, and moved with his family to San Leandro for new beginnings. James served on the San Leandro School Board for six and a half years, one as Board President. He also served as President of the Eden Area Regional Occupational Program and

is a high school social science teacher and Activities Director. He has also served in a number of nonprofit roles at the executive level, focusing efforts on policy and legislative advocacy. Most notably, he served on the Board of Directors at the California School Boards Association (CSBA) where he commuted between the Bay, Sacramento, and Washington, D.C. for state and federal lobbying of education-related legislation. James has been a San Leandro City Councilmember since March, 2026 appointed by the Council unanimously. His primary motivation lies with the children and families of San Leandro, with younger residents who have long wished for voice in the city’s political arena. Alongside his email, you can communicate with James directly and get updates on his work and district events on all socials:

Apply if interested! ’s downtown is a critical artery of the city, and this role is such an important one.
08/10/2026

Apply if interested! ’s downtown is a critical artery of the city, and this role is such an important one.

The Downtown San Leandro Community Benefit District is hiring a new Executive Director to oversee district programming.

08/09/2026

Apply Replace Use FAQs Admin About < BACK TO PROGRAM OVERVIEW Apply for a Pass Instructions Click on your school […]

South District 2 residents and folks in , don’t forget to vote for Aisha Wahab for Congress! Sen. Wahab is a progress...
08/09/2026

South District 2 residents and folks in , don’t forget to vote for Aisha Wahab for Congress! Sen. Wahab is a progressive champion, and someone you can trust to help push Congress ahead of the game. And, y’all, she’s just a badass.

At the end of the August 7th filing deadline at 5:00pm, I was locked in as the only candidate in the race for San Leandr...
08/08/2026

At the end of the August 7th filing deadline at 5:00pm, I was locked in as the only candidate in the race for San Leandro’s District 2 City Councilmember. This means that my name will be the only one on the ballot before District 2 voters on November 3rd, and as such I will automatically qualify for the two year short-term on the City Council. I’m excited and deeply honored for the opportunity to serve for two years and settle in to the job that I love so dearly🍒

I’m very grateful to all of my supporters, including a majority of the City Council, Assemblymember Liz Ortega, Senator Aisha Wahab, and many others in the San Leandro and greater community, for the love and energy as I continue my campaign for City Council. I’m excited to continue to announce endorsers and supports up until November!

It’s easy for electeds to celebrate in an unopposed election and forget the purpose: it’s an opportunity to use the sole spot on the ballot to introduce yourself to those who don’t know you. I fully intend to, while not as major of an operation as I would run in a regular campaign, continue to run - including events and community gatherings. As the Councilmember who is still very very new, I feel an obligation to build relationships in District 2 and introduce myself. It’s what District 2 deserves after a legnth of time without authentic representation.

Onward from here, I will be sponsoring proposals in collaboration with other Councilmembers for transformative measures for safety, security, and economic development in District 2. I’m looking forward to sharing more. Please also follow my Substack for monthy updates! Find my updates here: https://substack.com/📝

I’m grateful for earning the endorsement of Councilmember Xouhoa Bowen! I see her as a model for public policy on the Co...
08/05/2026

I’m grateful for earning the endorsement of Councilmember Xouhoa Bowen! I see her as a model for public policy on the Council, an ardent advocate for social justice, and someone who is very much in tune with the wants and needs of her constituents.

Learn more about me!➡️www.jamesforsanleandro.com

Because, San Leandro deserves care.

I’m grateful for the endorsement of San Leandro Mayor Juan Gonzalez!⭐️ I'm grateful to work beside Juan. What I ask of ...
07/24/2026

I’m grateful for the endorsement of San Leandro Mayor Juan Gonzalez!⭐️ I'm grateful to work beside Juan. What I ask of a Mayor is responsiveness and care - Juan embodies both, and is a role model for constituent outreach and communication. I'm excited to continue working beside him.

Learn more about me!➡️www.jamesforsanleandro.com

Because, San Leandro deserves care.

I’m honored to have earned the endorsement of San Leandro City Councilmember Dylan Boldt!✏️ He and I are great thought p...
07/21/2026

I’m honored to have earned the endorsement of San Leandro City Councilmember Dylan Boldt!✏️ He and I are great thought partners on the Council, and I’m very excited to continue working beside him on the dais.

Learn more about me!➡️www.jamesforsanleandro.com

Because, San Leandro deserves care.

07/21/2026

I want to hear from YOU! Join me for a town hall July 28th at 6:00 PM in San Leandro.

Please RSVP at the link in our bio or visit simon.house.gov/RSVP to receive location information and arrival instructions.

See you there!

07/15/2026

ICE has been active in it is important to know your right and know the number of your local rapid response hotline.

07/15/2026

Traffic Enforcement Notice – San Leandro

A High Intensity Traffic Team (HITT) will be conducting traffic enforcement in San Leandro today.

The operation includes 25 officers from the San Leandro Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and partner agencies from Hayward Police Department, Union City Police Department, Fremont Police Department, Alameda County Sheriff's Office, Newark Police Department, California, Livermore Police Department, and Pleasanton Police Department.

Officers will be focusing on traffic safety violations, including:
🏎️ Speeding
🛑 Stop sign violations
🤳 Cell phone use while driving

The goal of this operation is to improve roadway safety and encourage safe driving habits. Drive responsibly, obey traffic laws, and help keep our community safe.

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