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ELEVATE FREMONT
Hello Fremont!
I’m Rohan Marfatia - Fremont mayoral candidate, a proud father of boy-girl twins, husband and business leader. I'm not a career politician; I'm your neighbor, entering public service to bring fresh ideas and integrity to City Hall. Since career politicians whom I am running against have failed us and are repeating the same promises and have brought the city to its current state, I chose to step-up as a non-politician and a city resident to run for office.
My vision is to build together a thriving, safe, and inclusive Fremont for ALL. Join me on this journey to elevate our beloved city!
Meet Rohan marfatia
Family Man: I am 41 years old. Three generations of my family call Fremont home. Family is at the core of my values, providing the foundation for my vision to Elevate Fremont. My twins are studying at Fremont public school. I understand the dreams & challenges of both young and senior residents.
Business Acumen: CEO of a local tech consulting firm.
Global Perspective: 20+ years of my global corporate experience helps bring a fresh perspective to tackle Fremont's challenges. I have partnered with industry leaders on smart city infrastructure, urban development and technological innovation. I have prior experience of partnering with state & city economic teams to attract investments, train city residents and create jobs.
Educated Professional: I have an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, Bachelor's in Electronics and Communications Engineering & am a believer in continuous learning.
My experience
Community Advocate: During COVID, I campaigned for additional children's play areas in Fremont while working with City officials like our elected council member and the Senior Landscape Architect/Parks Planning, while mobilizing residents. This project was included in the 2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process. I was able to highlight the problem, provide a solution and work with city council plus other departments and the community to get it resolved. I’ve also served as VP of Communications on Fremont public school PTA, representing parents and teachers.
Public-private partnership experience: In the private sector, I've experience on smart city projects partnering with major tech companies, giving me valuable insights into state and city government operations & working with key partners for modernizing city infrastructure to make them future-proof. My global experience across USA, UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific provides a balanced perspective on local priorities and international competitiveness. I've worked with various economic development teams across states to negotiate incentives, tax benefits and select locations for new tech centers, creating hundreds of jobs. This hands-on experience will help attract investments to Fremont. Additionally, I've participated in city ambassador programs, fostering public-private partnerships to drive regional prosperity and innovation. I’ve worked with public-private economic development organizations at a state level which are focused on attracting new jobs and investments by promoting business strengths. This gave me hands-on experience of working with foundations with diverse group of statewide leaders, departments of Economic Development, state officials, city officials and various economic development agencies.
I've also initiated programs to train and place American graduates with tech degrees who are working in non-tech jobs like pizza delivery & lawn mowing, helping them transition into tech careers.
Platform & Issues
Fremont, it’s time to tackle our critical challenges head-on
Corruption and scandals: As a resident and leader, I demand clean governance and accountability, preventing incidents like the former City Manager's fraud during the current Mayoral term Click here. Transparency and integrity in public office are non-negotiable. We mourn the tragic loss of Police Captain Bobbitt & the incidents leading to the loss Click Here. In his honor, I am committed to clean governance, elevating our city’s safety and security measures.
Persistent Crime & Homelessness: We are facing rising crime and homelessness issues. We need comprehensive plans to reduce crime, support our police department and provide sustainable solutions for homelessness.
Revenue Shortfall: Our proposed budget has to address revenue shortfall, and we need to stimulate an economic turnaround. We need strategies to boost sales tax revenue, drive economic growth, and prevent businesses from leaving or closing down.
Economic Slowdown: There are limited incentives to open a business in Fremont. In certain cases, permits take several years for businesses to open and run. We need to attract investments and support local businesses and non profits to revive Fremont’s economy.
Aging Infrastructure: One such example is that limited companies provide stable high-speed internet and other prominent companies offer low speed internet services in Fremont. Many condominiums face low water force. There is increase in traffic issues and one of the reasons could be due to bike lanes implemented shoddily that make it very hard to take right turns. Investing in the modernization of our city’s infrastructure to meet current and future needs is a priority.
Downtown: We need to Elevate our downtown so that our residents of all ages can truly enjoy, to have a good time.
Education and youth programs: Unemployment is rising, we need job creation initiatives that align with the city’s evolving economic landscape and need investments in youth programs.
Climate concerns: ~1,000 fish died recently in Lake Elizabeth Click here We need to ensure that we take all measures to prevent such issues by maintaining our parks and open spaces.
Donate
Donate today to support Rohan Marfatia
*Maximum contribution can be $800 per person/entity as per the city of Fremont
Donations will go to the Marfatia for Mayor 2024 campaign account - FPPC # 1471970
