2026 Endorsements
Public Safety Starts With Being Ready
When someone in Milpitas calls 911, they expect help to be on the way.
That takes trained firefighters, reliable fire engines and emergency equipment, continued training, and the resources necessary to respond when our community needs us.
Those are the public safety priorities your Milpitas Fire Fighters considered during our 2026 endorsement process.
For the 2026 election, your firefighters has endorsed the following candidates for Mayor and City Council.
For Mayor
Hon Lien
Endorsed by Milpitas Fire Fighters Local 1699
Emergency Readiness and Public Safety
Hon Lien said that public safety would be a priority and identified firefighter training, equipment, long-term health protections, and the Fire Department’s continued transition toward an all-risk response model among the issues that need attention.
Public Safety Priorities
- Continued investment in firefighter training
- Modern fire and emergency-response equipment
- Long-term firefighter health protections
- Resources needed to support an all-risk Fire Department
- Ensuring critical emergency-response capabilities are protected during budget decisions
For City Council
Bill Chuan
Endorsed by Milpitas Fire Fighters Local 1699
Investing in Public Safety
Bill Chuan identified public safety as a central focus of his campaign and told firefighters that maintaining strong emergency services requires continued investment in the resources, training, and equipment first responders need.
Investing in Public Safety
- Providing firefighters with the resources needed to respond
- Continued firefighter training
- Recruiting and retaining highly-trained firefighters
- Investing in Fire Department equipment and facilities
- Planning for the long-term needs of the Fire Department
When asked specifically about challenges facing the Milpitas Fire Department, Chuan said that firefighter recruitment and retention, personnel needs, equipment, and training were important priorities to maintain a safe community for families and small businesses.
Seema Kanani
Endorsed by Milpitas Fire Fighters Local 1699
Planning Ahead for Emergency Response
Seema Kanani told firefighters that supporting public safety includes making sure first responders have the resources, training, and tools necessary to do their jobs.
Public Safety Priorities
- Providing firefighters with the resources needed to respond
- Continued firefighter training
- Recruiting and retaining highly-trained firefighters
- Investing in Fire Department equipment and facilities
- Planning for the long-term needs of the Fire Department
When asked about challenges facing the Fire Department, Kanani called for a planned budget for vehicles and equipment so the City can anticipate replacement needs and avoid unnecessary delays in obtaining necessary apparatus.
When Milpitas Calls 911, We Need to Be Ready
Public safety requires planning long before an emergency happens.
Firefighters need to be trained before the call comes in. Fire engines and emergency equipment need to be maintained and replaced before they fail. And the Fire Department needs the people and resources necessary to respond when Milpitas calls for help.
For your Milpitas Fire Fighters, investing in public safety means making sure the Fire Department is prepared today while planning for what our community will need tomorrow.
The safety of our community is our priority before you call 911.
Fighting for Public Safety
Strong Emergency Response
Trained firefighters prepared to respond when Milpitas calls.
Safer Neighborhoods
A Fire Department with the people, equipment and resources necessary to respond to emergencies throughout our community.
Trusted Community Leadership
City leaders who understand that public safety requires planning, preparation and continued investment.
For a Safer Milpitas
Milpitas fire fighters see firsthand what it takes to respond when our community needs help.
We support continued investments in trained firefighters, emergency-response equipment, training and the resources necessary to keep Milpitas prepared.
That’s why we chose to endorse those individuals who place the safety of our Milpitas families and small businesses first.
On November 3rd, vote for Hon Lien for Mayor, and Chuan & Kanani for City Council.
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