In the high-stakes mayoral race in Pleasanton, Jack Balch is currently leading incumbent Mayor Karla Brown by a significant nine-point margin, according to initial election results.
Brown’s campaign was supported by small donations from local residents, notably retirees, while Balch maintained a leaner viewpoint against the proposed sales tax measure.
Pleasanton’s first proposed sales tax, Measure PP, which aimed to address a projected $100 million budget deficit over eight years, was seen as failing in initial results.
The mayoral election showcased deep divisions within Pleasanton politics, as candidates sought to address budget pressures and public service funding amid growing economic concerns.
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