Welcome to my campaign website!

I am running for the Lafayette City Council’s two-year term seat. Over the years with my family in Lafayette, we have grown to love this community of dedicated volunteers, superb schools and a vibrant Downtown framed by a beautiful natural setting. I am running for City Council as a part of a decades-long commitment to public service and professional and volunteer experience that I believe can make a positive difference for Lafayette.

A Bit About Me

After a 34-year career in Public Finance, working with scores of California cities and public agencies on their financing programs, I served as a community volunteer and a Board member for City, County and State organizations. I believe my range of experience will be valuable in the work ahead for the City Council. Find out more about Jim here.

My Priorities

Acknowledging Lafayette’s strong management and finances, the City must address critical issues over the next several years to ensure its long-term well-being. If elected, I plan to focus on:

Find an overview of my approach to these issues here.

My Approach

Over my career, I worked with scores of California communities. Almost all were well run with dedicated management and thoughtful elected boards. A few were not. I think the notion of “service over self” makes for an important part of the distinction. As citizens elected to public leadership, city council members must listen to the community and different points of view before using their own best judgement on a given issue. As Chair of Lafayette’s General Plan Advisory Committee, I sought to engage with a wide range of perspectives, give every voice a respectful hearing and work with the Committee collaboratively to meet the terms of State law. If elected to the City Council, I would apply this approach to my service: listen to the community, come prepared, ask good questions and work with City staff and other Council members to achieve the best long-term outcomes for Lafayette.

Community Support

I am proud to receive endorsements from many of Lafayette’s current and past elected leaders and active community volunteers. The Endorsement page features some of the individuals supporting my campaign.

I welcome your support.

Jim Cervantes