Gabe Quintano - El Cerrito Councilmember - EPISODE 17

Today Jared welcomes Gabe Quinto, a longtime friend and a local elected official. He shares his journey and inspiration to join city government in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, a small town with a population of about 26,000. He discusses his focus on ensuring a new library gets built, the city's provision for affordable housing, and the importance of public safety, particularly in light of an increased crime rate. Gabe also emphasizes the use of technology like license plate readers in enhancing public safety. Jared and Gabe also discuss El Cerrito's change to a charter city, the impact of a real estate transfer tax, and efforts to increase the city's fiscal responsibility. Find more about Gabe Quinto below: https://ca-elcerrito2.civicplus.com/920/Gabe-Quinto-Bio https://twitter.com/GabrielQuinto17 https://www.facebook.com/gabrielquinto17/