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For more than a decade, I’ve worked alongside neighbors to turn ideas into real results that strengthen Pleasant Hill. I earned the trust of Pleasant Hill voters as a twice elected Board Director for the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District where I helped guide decisions that shape our parks and public spaces; always listening closely to residents and making sure policies reflect both community priorities and real-world needs.&nbsp;You will find me out in the community year after year, from organizing intergenerational activities and volunteering in schools to delivering handmade gifts to seniors and leading outdoor education for students. I work side by side with families and neighbors to create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and included.&nbsp;In my work as a physician, I have seen how much it matters when people feel informed and heard, which is why I have focused on training and mentoring future doctors, leading public education efforts, and securing funding to improve patient-centered care. I have worked to make complicated systems easier to understand and more humane to move through, ensuring people have clear information and real support when it matters most.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/c88814e1-b49f-4f66-b7c4-ece4f379f401/c88814e1-b49f-4f66-b7c4-ece4f379f401.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2048%2C1536&amp;w=1500" alt="Candidate Dr. Quy Tran riding the back of a jeep in a parade for Fourth of July in Pleasant Hill" caption="Fourth of July Parade" align="left" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Fourth of July Parade<ul><li>Earned the trust of voters by being elected twice to the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District and served in leadership roles as Board Chair, Board Vice Chair, and Board Secretary helping guide decisions that shape our public spaces.</li><li>Championed seniors through seven years on the Pleasant Hill Commission on Aging, including as Chair to advance Aging in Place policies and improving mobility so older residents can stay connected and independent.</li><li>Built inclusive education opportunities as a founding member of the Family Advisory Board for 3 years at Center of Gravity Early Childhood Education, where I worked to expand access to STEAM learning for all children.</li><li>Created community traditions by launching the Intergenerational Ice Cream Makerspace to bring families and seniors together year after year at Tinkers and Thinkers.</li><li>Delivered inclusive parks by helping write the Play for All policy to bring accessible play equipment and programs to our parks.&nbsp;<img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/1793d1b8-b3f8-431e-a2ab-12db66d18707/1793d1b8-b3f8-431e-a2ab-12db66d18707.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1150%2C761&amp;w=1500" alt="Candidate Dr. Quy Tran teaching students &quot;Organ Trail&quot;" caption="Teaching &quot;Organ Trail&quot;" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Teaching "Organ Trail"</li><li>Activated underused spaces by supporting new amenities like the Rodgers-Smith Park restroom, partnering to bring a Bike Park, and helping transform park space through the Pleasant Hill Night Market.</li><li>Protected open space as an elected member of Pleasant Hill Rec &amp; Park, I defend the parks and natural areas that make up nearly 20% of District 4, working to preserve the character of our neighborhoods.</li><li>Celebrated community diversity by sponsoring Black History Month booklets, providing Lunar New Year red envelopes to local families, and helping launch the World Fusion Festival.</li><li>Awarded the City of Pleasant Hill’s Plaque of Appreciation for over 7 years of hands-on service on the Commission on Aging, where I worked to strengthen programs and support for our senior community.</li></ul><img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/65bc71c9-a5f5-41f5-898a-40f216a90e39/65bc71c9-a5f5-41f5-898a-40f216a90e39.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1144%2C638&amp;w=1500" alt="Candidate Dr. Quy Tran swearing in the first AANHPI city councilmember in Pleasant Hill" caption="Administering Oath of Office to Councilmember La" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Administering Oath of Office to Councilmember La<ul><li>Brought trusted health information directly to residents by presenting on behalf of the Pleasant Hill Commission on Aging, helping seniors and families make informed decisions about their care.</li><li>Amplified community voices and city events by serving as a panelist at the City’s Asian American Native Hawaiian &amp; Pacific Islander Town Hall and participating in Neighbor Nights—partnering with local commissions and students to bring real stories and lived experiences into public dialogue.</li><li>Honored our seniors in action by authoring the official City proclamation for Older Americans Month—recognizing the contributions and needs of older residents.</li><li>Invested in our library system as a lifetime member of the Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library—supporting literacy, access, and community programming.</li></ul>

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I believe the best way to serve this community is to show up — not just at City Hall, but at your front door. So that's exactly what I'm doing.I'm running a District 4 neighborhood shoe drive called Neighbor to Neighbor, Door to Door, collecting gently used shoes to donate to families in need in Contra Costa County.Please use the form if you'd like me to stop by and collect your shoe donations, join my email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the campaign, or ask a question.The steps we take together move Pleasant Hill in the right direction.Email: <a href="mailto:Hello@DrQuyTran.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hello@DrQuyTran.com</a>Mail: PO BOX 231002, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523Text/Call: (925) 269-9844

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Where is District 4?</h2>Do you live in District 4? Use the City of Pleasant Hill's <a href="https://www.pleasanthillca.org/mydistrict" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My District Lookup Tool</a> to find out. If you do, you can vote for me, Dr. Quy Tran.This is District 4's first election since the city moved to districting in 2024. For the first time, you have the opportunity to elect a neighbor who lives in your community, is directly accountable to District 4, and serves all of Pleasant Hill as a city councilmember.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/4c7f0b06-7758-49f1-91e6-ae9e9395445b/d051940c-0196-4400-a941-962525dc0e11.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C136%2C3412%2C3960&amp;w=1500" alt="Detailed map of the City of Pleasant Hill divided into 5 districts" caption="Edited Image from City of Pleasant Hill " align="middle" alignwidth="30" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Edited Image from City of Pleasant Hill

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<h2>Why I'm Running</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/3373a187-feea-4a21-b5ab-b06f60cacbe6/040718e9-afd2-424d-b4ff-f77aca98d326.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2730%2C3771&amp;w=1500" alt="Candidate Dr. Quy Tran speaking into a microphone" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="50" variant="framed">From arriving in this country as a war refugee to building a career as a physician, I’ve seen firsthand how hard work, compassion, collaborative problem solving, and engaging leadership can make a difference in a community.In Pleasant Hill, I’ve put those values into action through years of community service, helping strengthen our parks, supporting families and seniors, and creating programs that bring neighbors together. That experience matters because our city deserves someone who not only understands how to work through challenges, but someone who knows how to work with the community.If you’re looking for someone who cares about the community, shows up even when others don’t, and spends time listening to residents before making a decision, you can trust I will.<a href="/e6ae7ab4-1dc3-488f-92c4-5b63132e91eb">Read My Story</a>

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<h1 style="text-align: left;">My Story</h1><h3>When Strangers Become Family</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/0d6c53b7-e7ec-44be-a625-430d38267aed/0d6c53b7-e7ec-44be-a625-430d38267aed.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1536%2C2048&amp;w=1500" alt="Old photo of candidate Dr. Quy Tran as an infant being held by his mother." caption="My Mom &amp; Me" align="left" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">My Mom &amp; MeMy family arrived in the United States as Vietnam War refugees, with a few pictures and hope of what tomorrow might bring. We arrived safely in Sacramento because of a local church group, a circle of strangers who decided our future was worth their time. They did more than sponsor us. They taught my parents English, helped them find their first jobs, and in the end became an extended family. I have spent my life dedicated to offering that same kindness to others.Not long ago, I received a message from a member of the Church congregation that took us in. It was a message from the woman who first asked the church to help sponsor our family. She could remember me as a baby and ensuring my family had a crib for me to sleep in. "Your family had very little," she wrote, "but every time we visited, your mother was so gracious. She served us what little she had and would not let us refuse." She remembered the day my mother received her American citizenship and how proud my mother was that day. Every year, my mother sent the congregation a gift of thanks, a small token to show our family never forgot her, or the church. The note was signed, “Your family is my family forever.”<h3>The Power of Community</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/02e9c576-7b15-4971-85f9-c0247d2aca5d/02e9c576-7b15-4971-85f9-c0247d2aca5d.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1536%2C2048&amp;w=1500" alt="Candidate Dr. Quy Tran as a toddler sitting in front of a birthday cake." caption="My 2nd Birthday" align="right" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">My 2nd BirthdayGrowing up in poverty was tough. My father worked long hours at a gas station, and my mother did odd jobs for neighbors. No matter how hard my parents worked, we continued to struggle. I can still see my mother holding her head high even when we picked up the food stamps that fed our family during our first years here in America.When we were robbed of what little we owned, a neighborhood boy quietly handed me his own yellow toy car and told me to keep it as long as I needed. A kindness that I didn’t even know I needed. That same night I overheard my father tell my mother that as long as we stood together, the world could not break us. I learned early that grit fuels you, but a community can save you.&nbsp;In elementary school, being from a different culture was its own daily struggle. English as a Second Language classes were my doorway to school success; once I learned English, I took the opportunity to make sure I learned all I could. A 6th grade teacher saw my potential and recommended I participate in the Gifted and Talented Education program. This allowed me to explore advanced subjects with a group of peers more interested in complex problem solving than cultural differences. By middle school, teachers were nudging me into advanced classes and by high school, I was tutoring classmates, excited to be in the position to now support others.<h3>A Life Dedicated to Helping Others</h3>I was accepted into UC Davis and worked to pay my way through school providing campus tours, working office jobs, and taking tutoring shifts, ultimately earning a double major in Biological Sciences and Civil Engineering. I decided I could do the most good as a medical doctor so I went on to medical school at UC San Francisco, completed my Internal Medicine residency and Medical Oncology fellowship at UC Davis Health, and trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Stanford University.&nbsp;<img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/caa8b66b-d7fe-4ad0-9647-f03034c945a2/caa8b66b-d7fe-4ad0-9647-f03034c945a2.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1207%2C880&amp;w=1500" alt="Candidate Dr. Quy Tran on left with stethoscope helping a child patient on right. Image is in black and white." caption="Medical School" align="left" alignwidth="45" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Medical SchoolThe strangers who sponsored my family did not know what I would become. They simply believed the right support, at the right moment could change a life. They were right.For twenty years I have practiced as an oncologist. I sit with cancer patients on the hardest days of their lives: the day of the diagnosis, the days of treatment, the day a family asks the question no one wants to ask.All my patients have unique stories. I remember a patient who had exhausted every available therapy and was admitted to hospice. His daughter was pregnant and he was expecting his first grandchild, but he was heartbroken that he would not live to meet her. After watching the family sit with that grief, I brought in the same handheld doppler my wife and I had used during her pregnancy, and I showed him how to hold it against his daughter's belly so he could hear his granddaughter's heartbeat for himself. I stepped out and left them with the sound. His family later told me he could not stop smiling. They recorded video messages for the baby to watch one day, and he passed peacefully a few days later. Years afterward, an email arrived with a photograph of a beautiful toddler and a note of thanks for helping them through a difficult time.<h3>Family Life in Pleasant Hill</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/80112660-abab-4edb-abea-da0475db6a94/80112660-abab-4edb-abea-da0475db6a94.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C800%2C533&amp;w=1500" alt="Image of candidate Dr. Quy Tran's infant daughter. Child is wearing navy and cream stripped onesie. " caption="My daughter and Me" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">My daughter and MeI married my high school sweetheart and we chose Pleasant Hill to raise a family. Our daughter started at Center of Gravity Early Childhood Education, attended Valhalla Elementary School, and swims every summer with the Pleasant Hill Dolfins [sic]. We were drawn here by something I recognized from those early years in Sacramento: a community that genuinely cares about its neighbors. We’re here to contribute to what makes our city great. On Community Service Day we rake leaves for seniors, cheer at Pleasant Hill Baseball Association games and Pleasant Hill Dolfins [sic] meets, and love attending city events like the Pleasant Hill Night Market with neighbors.<h3>Over a Decade of Service</h3>For more than a decade, I have served Pleasant Hill on local boards and commissions, guided by a single conviction: no one in this city, from our youngest students to our most senior residents, should fall through the cracks. I have brought that belief to our parks, our schools, our library, and our 50+ community.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/b8a48fad-42b1-46c3-b45e-9e2f3c469d9c/43131c5c-689e-423c-8307-e115e15fdd19.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=8&amp;con=0&amp;sat=14&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=522%2C1539%2C2649%2C2557&amp;w=1500" alt="Dr. Quy Tran wearing traditional Áo gǎm on stage at World Fusion Festival" caption="World Fusion Festival" align="left" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">World Fusion Festival<ul><li>Earned the trust of voters and served in leadership roles as Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary of the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District helping guide decisions that shape our public spaces.</li><li>Championed seniors through seven years on the Pleasant Hill Commission on Aging, including as Chair to advance Aging in Place policies and improving mobility so older residents can stay connected and independent.</li><li>Built inclusive education opportunities as a founding member of the Family Advisory Board at Center of Gravity Early Childhood Education, I worked to expand access to STEAM learning for all children.</li><li><a style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);" href="/f8082420-950f-479a-b28e-d5d1a3e1d3f4">(Please Click Here to Read More.)</a></li></ul><h3>Why I'm Running</h3>From arriving in this country as a war refugee to building a career as a physician, I’ve seen firsthand how hard work, compassion, collaborative problem solving, and engaging leadership can make a difference in a community. In Pleasant Hill, I’ve put those values into action through years of community service, helping strengthen our parks, supporting families and seniors, and creating programs that bring neighbors together. That experience matters because our city deserves someone who not only understands how to work through challenges, but someone who knows how to work with the community.If you’re looking for someone who cares about our community, shows up even when others don’t, and spends time listening to residents before making a decision, you can trust I will.I’m Dr. Quy Tran, your friend and neighbor running for Pleasant Hill City Council District 4, and I’ll always start with a simple question: How can I be of service?

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/53aed966-4bed-4678-838b-8ae7ad268fe2/6d5e47e6-99bf-4e6d-be56-fd285c969795.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=1288%2C845%2C1312%2C1403&amp;w=1500" alt="Black and white graphic of a house." caption="" align="left" alignwidth="27" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Pleasant Hill can grow without losing what makes it worth living in. Higher density belongs along transit corridors and underutilized commercial parcels, not pushed into the interior of established neighborhoods. These proposals protect the small-town character District 4 residents value while creating real housing options in the community.<h4 style="text-align: left;">Housing — The Right Scale for District 4</h4><ul><li>Develop higher density options along already established transit corridors and underutilized commercial parcels, not into the interior of established neighborhoods. Maximize existing resources and infrastructure.</li><li>Expand choices for residents without erasing Pleasant Hill's small-town character.&nbsp;Champion missing Middle Housing in Pleasant Hill that adds housing supply at a neighborhood scale without overwhelming established single family blocks. With strong design standards, these missing middle options expand choices for residents without erasing Pleasant Hill's small-town character.&nbsp;</li><li>Advocate to make ADUs &amp; JADUs the easiest housing to build in Pleasant Hill. The city’s pre-approved ADU plan program is underutilized. I will push for a paired ADU concierge service with one point of contact, fast track permit issuance, more preapproved styles including two stories which allow for smaller footprint, and clear timelines.</li><li>Protect District 4 residents’ ability to age in place. I will support accessible home modification programs and oppose displacement-inducing redevelopment of established neighborhoods. I will encourage Home Share programs to connect seniors who have extra space with individuals who require an affordable place. Seniors should be able to stay in the communities they built.</li></ul> <h4>Community Voice in Every Major Decision</h4><ul><li>The October 2025 vote that rezoned 1,000+ parcels in a single meeting was a failure of process, not just policy. Request genuine community process for every significant rezoning or development proposal in District 4. This would include neighborhood meetings with adequate notice, plain-language project descriptions, extended public comment, and documented responses to community concerns before any council vote.</li><li>Any new development in Pleasant Hill should look and feel like it belongs here including setbacks, massing, materials, and landscaping. I'll support meaningful design standards for new developments. Good design standards are not obstacles, they are what make new buildings something the neighborhood can embrace.</li><li>Drawing on my Civil Engineering degree, I will ask a simple question of every project: is this neighborhood measurably better for everyone from an 8-year-old to an 80-year-old after this project is built? If not, the design needs to be re-evaluated before it earns my vote.</li></ul>

Protect the small-town character. Pleasant Hill can grow without losing what makes it worth living in. Higher density belongs along transit corridors and underutilized commercial parcels, not pushed into the interior of established neighborhoods.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/21cc04ae-9ab1-47c7-b928-50b132ec2785/21cc04ae-9ab1-47c7-b928-50b132ec2785.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C360%2C360&amp;w=1500" alt="Black and white graphic of a heart with a plus symbol in the middle" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">A physician sees safety differently, not just as the absence of crime but as the presence of conditions that keep people healthy, mobile, and connected. We need urgent action on traffic calming, wildfire preparedness, and public safety reform. These proposals address each of those gaps with proven models and a clear commitment to results.<h4>Safe Routes, Pedestrian Safety &amp; Healthy Mobility</h4><ul><li>Establish a District 4 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program.&nbsp; This is modeled on Dublin’s ‘Project Slow Zone’, the strongest traffic calming model in the Bay Area. The program allows residents to petition for engineering solutions on their streets: speed tables, traffic circles, bulb-outs, painted intersections, and signage. Projects are selected by data, not politics. For example, Morrello has a speeding and shade problem, so adding trees to a median would naturally slow traffic while introducing shade to the community.</li><li>Prioritize Measure K funds for District 4 pedestrian and bike infrastructure including protected lanes, sidewalk gap closures, and accessible connections between neighborhoods, schools, parks, and commercial corridors. Implement a Safe Routes to School program in District 4 with specific infrastructure on corridors to local schools: flashing crosswalk beacons, high-visibility striping, traffic calming near school entrances, and improved signage.&nbsp; The goal is a district where getting around without a car is safe and natural.</li><li>Expand Healthy Aging senior transportation. We can support independence by ensuring seniors can reach medical appointments, grocery stores, and community events without depending on others. Isolation is a documented public health crisis for older adults and transportation is often the only barrier. I will expand operations of the PH Senior Van and partner for paratransit options through CCTA.&nbsp; I would also advocate for bringing mobile video telehealth equipment to tech challenged seniors in collaboration with local health entities.&nbsp; I would encourage concierge ridesharing, like GoGoGrandparent, Uber Health, Lyft Concierge or Mobility Matters like they have available in Walnut Creek.&nbsp;</li><li>Pursue grant funding through California’s Proposition 68, the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, and CCTA’s active transportation programs by advocating for District 4’s inclusion in CCTA’s Vision Zero and Safe Streets funding pipeline. CCTA recently secured a $28.9 million federal award for bike and pedestrian safety projects across Contra Costa County. District 4 should be actively competing for its share.&nbsp; Construction of bike facilities in our city has been slow with 24 miles of completed bike facilities in 2020, with only 4 additional miles by 2023, averaging about 1 mile per year.&nbsp; The City has an ambitious plan to build out 67 total miles, so the city has 39 more&nbsp;miles to build that would take 4 decades at the rate the City is going. I would aggressively pursue funding to complete the remainder of the projects on an accelerated time line. To promote biking, I would add bike repair stations at all park facilities.&nbsp; For pedestrians, all major thoroughfares including Taylor, Morello, and Paso Nogal, should have sidewalks and protected crosswalks.</li></ul> <h4>Wildfire &amp; Fire Preparedness</h4><ul><li>Partner with the Diablo Fire Safe Council to bring their Cost-Share Defensible Space Program to District 4 residents. This would include funds for fuel reduction and defensible space work, using licensed contractors. This program is funded and available now; what is missing is active city promotion and outreach.</li><li>Advocate for District 4 residents input in the Regional Priority Plan. This is being developed by the Diablo Fire Safe Council for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. This planning tool identifies the highest-priority fuel reduction, water access, and evacuation route projects across the region. Getting District 4 projects on this plan now means access to future grant funding as it becomes available.</li><li>Support funding for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. Oppose any cuts to fire station coverage or staffing in or near District 4. Fire response times are directly tied to outcomes. The recent expansion of the Rodeo-Hercules district into CCCFPD shows that consolidation can be done but only when it strengthens, not weakens, coverage.</li></ul><h4>Public Safety</h4><ul><li>Move to establish an Independent Community Police Advisory Commission (PAC) that reports directly to the City Council. Our current commission lacks genuine oversight authority which makes it appear to hold just a public relations function. An empowered community commission should be able to investigate, report publicly, and request responses from the department to ensure that there is actual public oversight.</li><li>Support investment in Crisis Intervention Teams. I will work to expand the availability of trained mental health professionals who co-respond with or in place of officers to non-violent mental health crises, welfare calls, and substance use situations. This model produces better outcomes for individuals, reduces repeat calls, and lets officers focus where law enforcement skills are actually needed. I will work to strengthen the Pleasant Hill- Martinez Homeless CORE team by expanding hours to reflect that crises can happen at any time, and to advocate for a layer of case management and housing navigation that other Cities provide that Pleasant Hill does not.</li></ul>

We need urgent action on traffic calming, wildfire preparedness, and public safety reform. As a physician I see safety differently, not just as the absence of crime but as the presence of conditions that keep people healthy, supported, and connected.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/ef996e50-4d54-4108-8ca1-5ee88e34991d/c85ebf89-aa32-48d3-aa99-55a6cf6b11e9.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=874%2C822%2C2179%2C2101&amp;w=1500" alt="Black and white graphic of a hand open and out to collect money" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="27" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">A thriving local economy starts with keeping storefronts filled, businesses supported, and daily necessities within reach for every resident. Pleasant Hill has the bones of strong commercial corridors but needs a more active approach to attract and retain the businesses that make a city livable. These proposals give the city practical tools to reduce vacancies, welcome new businesses, and protect what residents depend on.<h4>Support Commercial Occupancy &amp; Small Businesses</h4><ul><li>Advocate for a Pleasant Hill Commercial Vacancy Registry. Have city staff/planner research if a vacancy fee would be appropriate to help fill storefronts while using raised funds to support small businesses.</li><li>Establish a Commercial Vacancy Task Force. This group would meet bi-annually, maps every empty storefront and works with the Chamber of Commerce to actively recruit replacement tenants, and report publicly on progress.&nbsp;</li><li>Champion a pilot Storefront Activation Program. This would include licensing vacant spaces to pop-up vendors, rotating food concepts, and seasonal markets on short-term agreements to generate foot traffic and keeping corridors alive while permanent tenants are found. San Jose’s program filled more than 40 vacant storefronts within 18 months.</li><li>Actively support a mural program shaped by residents and local artists. Beautifying utility boxes, blank walls, and other overlooked surfaces with community murals makes everyday walks more pleasing for residents and makes Pleasant Hill more vibrant and worth stopping in. Cities like Walnut Creek have shown that public art draws foot traffic that supports local shops and restaurants, the same businesses that fund the services Pleasant Hill residents depend on.</li></ul> <h4>Make Opening a Business in Pleasant Hill Easy</h4><ul><li>Work to cut permit approval times for new businesses moving into vacant spaces in half within two years. Walnut Creek now offers a 90-minute virtual Commercial Express Review for certain commercial tenant improvements so that projects can be approved in a single meeting. Pleasant Hill should build a comparable fast-track lane for businesses filling long-vacant storefronts.</li><li>Ensure any ‘Choose Pleasant Hill’ local purchasing campaigns include District 4. Partner with the Chamber of Commerce to celebrate areas beyond downtown. We need a renewed focus on District 4 businesses to drive foot traffic and remind residents of all we have to offer.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Prioritize Daily Necessities &amp; Essentials</h4><ul><li>Push to establish Community Anchor Zoning protections. This would preserve space in District 4’s commercial corridors for the businesses residents depend on for daily life: full-service grocery, pharmacy, medical care, childcare, and affordable dining. As national chains exit California, cities that do not plan proactively risk becoming food and pharmacy deserts for residents without reliable transportation.</li><li>Work with property owners and the Chamber to actively recruit essential-service businesses to District 4. This could be accomplished through reduced permit fees, city-facilitated lease introductions, and direct outreach to grocery and pharmacy operators evaluating Bay Area locations.</li><li>Advocate for appropriately sized mixed-use zoning in the City. This would allow live-work units and small creative businesses above ground-floor retail that help limit vacancies long-term.</li></ul>

A healthy local economy starts with an active approach to attract and retain businesses, reduce vacancies, and protect what residents depend on while making public spaces more welcoming for every resident.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/c51ff90d-f73a-442e-b428-1702fc81938f/f69f264b-1934-4c71-8493-754e88743508.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=865%2C852%2C1756%2C2273&amp;w=1500" alt="Black and white graphic of a tree" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">As a physician with a civil engineering degree, I understand the intersection of community, environment, and health. As Chair of the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District Board, I have protected these assets.&nbsp;<h4>Defend Paso Nogal Park &amp; District 4 Greenspace</h4><ul><li>Vote against any proposal that converts District 4 parkland and greenspace to development. Any park and greenspace development or reduction must have District 4 community consent and guaranteed equivalent replacement. As housing mandates intensify, parks and open land will increasingly be targeted as ‘underutilized.’ They are not. They are the infrastructure of community health for recreation while also providing climate resilience and free places for public gathering.</li><li>Protect and expand District 4’s urban tree canopy. I will advocate for a formal Urban Forestry Initiative. Trees reduce urban heat islands, manage stormwater, improve air quality, and make neighborhoods more walkable. They are measurably cost-effective climate infrastructure.&nbsp; Working with PH Rec and Park and other stakeholders, we will develop a comprehensive plan to plant trees in District 4’s open spaces and introduce traffic-calming green medians along major thoroughfares like Taylor Boulevard and Morello Avenue, modeled after the successful Pleasant Hill Road redesign.</li><li>Expand District 4 park programming for all ages. In partnership with the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District, I will work to expand youth sports, hiking, biking, senior fitness, and community gardening because active parks are the most powerful community-building tools a city has.&nbsp; I will work with PH Rec and Park to develop funding mechanisms to upgrade Winslow Center off Taylor and Pleasant Hill Road to house multiple new programs (sports, senior fitness, community gardens) using joint partnerships and sponsorship with local organizations.&nbsp; I will work with our community stakeholders to connect open space trails in Paso Nogal, Las Juntas, Ridgeview Open Space, and Valley High Open Spaces so that a Pleasant Hill resident can walk or ride further without ever having to get in a car.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Climate Action Built on Transparency and Choice</h4><ul><li>Push for transparency with a public Climate Action Dashboard. I will champion full implementation of Pleasant Hill’s Climate Action Plan. This plan commits the city to a 40% greenhouse gas reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2045. The dashboard should be a live, online tracker showing progress against specific milestones by city department, enabling residents to see whether the city is actually hitting its climate goals, not just sharing results during council meetings.</li><li>Advocate for EV charging infrastructure at District 4 parks, city facilities, and commercial centers. EV charging should be a convenient and easy choice for residents running errands and for ensuring that residents without home garages have access to charging options.&nbsp; EV charging should account for all electric mobility options such as cars, e-bikes, and scooters and should be available at the Winslow Center, Paso Nogal Park, John Muir Clinics, and Hillcrest Shopping Center.</li><li>Shift the focus from banning specific fuels to limiting impact. We can thoughtfully navigate California’s energy efficiency requirements under a Source Energy approach. In practice, builders can still choose gas or electric systems, but they must stay within a strict energy cap. Instead of banning one type of energy (like gas) over another, it would set a maximum total energy budget for new buildings and major renovations, based on “source energy”, a measure that includes both the energy used on-site and the energy lost during generation and delivery. That flexibility is what makes the policy effective: instead of mandating one solution, it nudges the city toward efficiency. Example: a new housing development might allow gas heating, but would include heat pumps and solar to stay under the limit, while a retail renovation might offset gas use by upgrading refrigeration, lighting, and building insulation.</li></ul>

Defend Paso Nogal Park &amp; District 4 open space. As a physician with a civil engineering degree, I understand the intersection of community, environment, and health. As Chair of the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District Board, I have protected these assets.&nbsp;

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/24dde2f3-985c-4cb6-9e37-6e21adfd6146/c83f0079-22b0-4955-927d-9604219b8a89/7daff391-6a38-40d5-825a-d620fdb81360.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=615%2C655%2C2569%2C2414&amp;w=1500" alt="black and white graphic of paper and magnifying glass" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">We need a City Hall accountable to residents, not outside influences. Residents deserve to see where their tax dollars go, why their councilmember voted the way they did, and why the person who becomes mayor was chosen. Pleasant Hill has gone too long without the structures that make that possible. These proposals are designed to change that and make transparency and accountability the standard.<h4>Financial Transparency &amp; Accountability</h4><ul><li>Promote a Budget Digital Dashboard. I will advocate for a public Financial Dashboard to track budget vs. actuals for current and prior fiscal years and allow the public to explore financial information by fund, department, revenues, or expenditures using simple filters and views. A dashboard will allow every resident to see exactly where city revenue comes from and how it is spent: public safety, infrastructure, administration, compensation, retirement, and debt service.</li><li>Be honest about the structural fiscal challenge and work toward structural solutions that don’t first consider raising taxes. Pleasant Hill voters approved a sales tax increase in 2016 on a promise of fiscal stability but the city’s own Long-Term Financial Plan still projects structural deficits through at least FY2028–29, which would place the City into a Cash Flow challenge. That sales tax revenue is roughly $4 million per year and is dedicated to capital projects, and is not enough to support the primary driver of ongoing deficits which is pension obligations.</li><li>Hold annual District 4 budget briefings open to all residents. I will host dedicated public meetings where city spending in our district is explained in plain language, prior commitments are reviewed, and residents can ask direct questions. Not a presentation, but a conversation that allows for transparency.</li></ul> <h4>City Council Transparency &amp; Accountability</h4><ul><li>Commit to no surprise votes on District 4. For every significant land use, budget, or policy decision affecting District 4, I will hold district meetings before the council vote so input is possible before the outcome is decided.</li><li>Advocate for a transparent, accountable mayor selection process. Under current Pleasant Hill practice, the mayor is selected by council vote. The selection process is opaque and can be subject to political deal-making. Several California cities use specific and predictable rotation succession rules adopted by ordinance, making the process transparent and public. I will push for Pleasant Hill to do the same.</li><li>Oppose any use of consent calendars or reduced notice periods to fast-track controversial items through without adequate public input. The October 2025 rezoning of 1,000+ parcels in a single meeting is exactly the kind of decision that deserved more time, more notice, and more community voice.</li><li>Champion a youth leadership internship program that places students inside city government, giving them real exposure to how civic decisions are made and creating a direct pipeline for the next generation of community leaders. Programs like this have worked in other California cities to build lasting civic engagement while holding elected officials accountable to mentoring the young people who will one day fill these seats.</li></ul> <h4>Personal Transparency &amp; Accountability</h4><ul><li>Hold quarterly Office Hours throughout District 4. At rotating locations and times, I will hold office hours so any resident can speak with me directly, without an appointment or a formal agenda. I understand working families, shift workers, and seniors may not make a Monday night City Hall meeting but still wish to participate in decisions shaping their lives.</li><li>Create a District 4 Community Advisory Council.&nbsp;I will develop an unofficial body of diverse neighborhood representatives, business owners, seniors, and students who meet with me regularly to raise concerns and hold me accountable between elections.</li><li>Commit to staying Independent and free from outside influence. I will always put Pleasant Hill residents and our community first. I am not tied to any political groups or political parties, which gives me the freedom to make the best decisions for the situation. I have committed to never taking PAC money, money from developers or real estate interests, nor money from political organizations, unlike what we’ve seen from councilmembers in the past.</li></ul>

We need a City Hall accountable to residents, not outside influences. Residents deserve to see where their tax dollars go, why their councilmember voted the way they did, and why the person who becomes mayor was chosen.

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Dr. Quy Tran is running for Pleasant Hill City Council District 4. A physician, civil engineer, and Recreation and Park District Board chair, he is committed to transparent government, protecting green spaces, supporting local business, community safety, and preserving Pleasant Hill neighborhoods.