Building Tomorrow, Starting Today
Dear Campbell,
Meaningful change doesn’t happen through conventional process. As a small-business owner, nonprofit board member, and business and community advocate, I’m well-suited to help our city find the necessary creative solutions to our current challenges. Something of a newcomer to politics, I’m committed to ethical governance and ensuring that the voices of residents, not PAC’s or outside interests, are heard at City Hall. I am honored to have the support of many of our downtown businesses, who understand how essential forward-thinking representatives are to a thriving community. Change and tradition do not have to be at odds as we seek to secure Campbell’s long-term future.
The Brenner family: Joe, Missy, and their dogs Panama, Tucker, & Moose
Here’s a snapshot of my relevant experience:
South Bay Suds - A Chemical and Consulting Company
Founded in 2022 after working for independent businesses for over 20 years
I bring a decade of experience to helping businesses navigate health codes and build sustainable, safe chemical practices - I’ve never had a client fail a health inspection
Silicon Valley Shakespeare - Local Outdoor Theatre Nonprofit
Joined Board of Directors in 2023
Current Board Secretary and Chair of Governance Committee
Campbell Chamber of Commerce
Joined Ambassador Committee in 2024, elected as Committee Chair in 2026
Regular volunteer for Campbell events such as Relay for Life and Oktoberfest
Downtown Campbell Neighborhood Association
Joined board in 2025, elected as Board President in 2026
Other Areas of Service
Successfully lobbied for passage of AB2679 in 2018 as a chemical industry representative to the state legislature for the modernization of laundering healthcare textiles to make better use of our water and energy resources
Community and nonprofit volunteer for organizations and events such as Campbell Museums and the Campbell Toy Program
Ready to work to preserve our public spaces
Housing That Makes Sense
We have a responsibility to explore all available options to do our part to alleviate the housing shortage. Sacramento’s heavy hand has narrowed the role that cities have in development decisions, but we still have tools at our disposal to meet the needs of both current residents and those looking to make Campbell their new home. Meeting our RHNA goal will meet help address the housing shortage and make our case for retaking local control.
Maintaining Our Outstanding Public Services
Campbell has a strong public safety component, but our services extend far beyond just our police force. Robust community center programming, “pay what you can” lunches for seniors, and our outstanding parks are part of what makes Campbell special. I am committed to making sure we pursue aggressive ways to maintain these services, preserve our open space, and secure funding for projects like the community pool project.
Champion for Local Businesses
I started working for my family’s cabinet shop when I was 11 years old, and as a local business owner, I understand the hard work our local merchants put in every day. We need to find our “yes” when it comes to supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones to Campbell. Streamlined permit processing and a willingness to revisit outdated ordinances will help our local entrepreneurs succeed in an uncertain economy.
Cleaning up after the Campbell Summer Concert Series. Sometimes doing the work means getting your hands dirty.
Planning for Our Future Transportation + Environmental Needs
We must continue to grow our infrastructure for car-alternative transportation and resource management. Steps like wider, better protected bike lanes, meaningfully increasing our tree canopy, and encouraging drought-tolerant landscaping would create safer, cooler streets without diminishing our small-town feel.
Traffic Safety
Almost every single street I’ve canvassed has mentioned speeding cars as a constant problem. The City cannot continue to cry poor while the Measure K funds are tied up in escrow; we have to find ways to empower Campbell PD to conduct traffic enforcement. Reduced speed limits in school zones and upgraded pedestrian crossings will help us live up to our billing as a walkable place to live.
Campbell's Youth
Approximately 85% of Campbell residents are below retirement age, and 20% are under 18. We must invest in our future leaders. Keeping younger residents in mind when planning public spaces, promoting safer and more bike- and pedestrian-friendly streets, and investing in the Leadership Campbell program are just a few ways we can support the generations who will inherit our city.
Committed to being the most accessible council member in Campbell. Let’s grab coffee sometime!
Protecting Our Privacy from Flock-style Systems
The mosaic of surveillance we are building using automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is Constitutionally-questionable and incompatible with our small town feel. Until we can find ways to keep our data and privacy safe from those who would do us harm, these systems need to be shut down, and I’m committed to getting us there.
No New Taxes
Campbell already has the highest sales tax rate in the county, and higher sales tax rates harm the most vulnerable in our community. We should seek to stabilize and increase our revenue base by encouraging responsible housing development and making it easier to do business in the city. We must attract more wallets to the city and keep Campbell dollars in Campbell.
Improved Methods of Civic Engagement
Campbell’s means of engaging with City Hall require a 21st century overhaul. Our website is hard to navigate, our social media presence is inconsistent, and all of our community outreach meetings are always held when working people are unavailable. We have to meet people where they’re at. I am eager to bring fresh ideas to generate more full community participation in local government.
A Note on Endorsements - In order to maintain political independence, I have elected not to seek individual endorsements for this election. Too often they come with strings attached, and it is important to me to not let anyone believe they have undue influence over my mission to represent the will and needs of the residents of Campbell.
I did receive offers of endorsement from a number of organizations, and accepted two of them:
The Bay Area Municipal Elections Committee (BAYMEC)
Committed to safeguarding the rights of our LGBTQ+ community, their work aligns with some of what I’m already doing in the nonprofit space. I am proud to have earned their endorsement.
The Santa Clara County Association of Realtors (SCCAOR)
Representing realtors throughout the county, SCCAOR and I found common ground on building housing and realizing the dream of home ownership for Bay Area working families.