Preceded by Linda J. LeZotte Role American Politician Political party Republican Spouse Julie | Children Five Party Republican Party Name Pete Constant | |
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Profession Photographer / Former Police Officer / Education Boynton High School, Saint Mary's College of California | ||
How San Jose Took on the Unions and Saved Millions Through Pension Reform
Pete Constant (born October 22, 1963) is an American politician from California, formerly Councilmember for District 1 of the San Jose, California City Council. Constant is a former San Jose Police Officer (1989–2000) and has owned several photography businesses. Constant was elected to the City Council during the June 2006 Primary Election and was sworn into office in January 2007.
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- How San Jose Took on the Unions and Saved Millions Through Pension Reform
- Education
- Political Contests
- City Council
- References
Education
Pete Constant attended Blackford High School in San José, Ca., and received his B.A., Management degree at Saint Mary's College of California, followed by his M.A., Leadership, St. Mary's College of California
Political Contests
Pete Constant was elected June 6, 2006 with more than 64% of the vote. Pete Constant replaced Councilmember Linda LeZotte, who had served eight years before being term-limited in 2006. Constant was reelected in June 2010 with 66% in a three-way contest. His second term on the Council ends in January 2015.
City Council
Since assuming office, Constant has taken an activist role as the sole conservative on the Council. Positions taken by Constant that attracted media attention included his proposal to prevent access to online pornography on computers at San Jose Public Libraries in 2007 and his refusal to vote for the citywide plastic bag ban in late 2010.