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Mayor Chuck Reed
Mayor Chuck Reed
  Learn more about Chuck Reed, the 64th Mayor of San José.

    Mayor Reed’s Staff

Mayor Reed is proud to work with an experienced and dedicated team that is committed to making San José a better place to live, work and raise a family. Scroll down to learn more about the Mayor’s Senior Staff and for a list of other policy analysts and assistants.

Chief of Staff - Budget Advisor - Public Information Advisor - Economic Development Advisor - Government Affairs Advisor - Public Safety Advisor - Policy Analysts - Assistants
     
     
    Chief of Staff
   
Peter J. Furman Photo Peter J. Furman

Pete Furman was born in Pennsylvania and raised in many parts of the country due to his parents’ job commitments. Pete brings a wealth of management experience and a unique variety of skills honed through both his working career and his personal development. 

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    Senior Policy Advisor, Budget & Finance
   
Armando Gomez Photo Armando Gomez

Armando Gomez was born in San José and raised in nearby Milpitas. In November 2000, he joined Chuck Reed’s District 4 Council office (first as a Policy Analyst, then as Chief of Staff) and has served as a key advisor on budget, transportation, and land use issues. 

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    Senior Policy Advisor / Public Information Officer
   
Michelle McGurk Photo Michelle McGurk

Michelle McGurk was born in Vallejo and raised in San Pablo. She brings twenty years of experience in media relations, journalism and public policy to the role of Public Information Officer. 

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    Senior Policy Advisor, Economic Development
   
Ru Weerakoon Photo Ru Weerakoon

Ru Weerakoon was born and raised in Sri Lanka. Moving to San José in 1983, Ru joined the San José Redevelopment Agency in 1989. 

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    Senior Policy Advisor, Government Affairs
   
Jeff Janssen Photo Jeff Janssen

Jeff Janssen was born in San Mateo and raised in Santa Clara. He became interested in politics in 1978 when he first heard former Governor Jerry Brown speak at De Anza College. 

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    Senior Policy Advisor, Public Safety
   
Jose Salcido Photo Jose Salcido

Jose Salcido is a San José native and longtime Willow Glen resident of over 25 years. He brings more than 32 years of experience from law enforcement and community service to the Mayor’s staff. 

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    Policy Analysts
   
  • Christina Fernandez
  • David Low
  • Joyce Chen
  • Khoa Nguyen
  • Kristina Peralta
  • Richard Hong
  • Sara Wright
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    Assistants
   
  • Celia Miller
  • Cindy Escobar
  • Kimberly Oliver
  • Norma Gutierrez
  • Phuong Le
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Office of Mayor Chuck Reed
200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113
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