My Bio
I’m Rohan Marfatia, a proud father of boy-girl twins, husband and business leader. I’m running for Alameda County Supervisor to make county government work better for the people of District 2 — Hayward, Union City, Newark, and the Fremont neighborhoods in our district.
My focus is simple: improve public safety through prevention and faster crisis response, reduce homelessness with housing and treatment, enhance economic security / future of work through responsible use of AI and bring clear accountability to every county dollar.
It’s Time County Government Delivered Better Results!
Residents are tired of seeing the same problems drag on for too long. Too many people are still living on the streets. Families are still struggling to get help when they need it. And taxpayers still do not have a clear enough view of what is working, what is not, and where the money goes.
I’m running because Alameda County has real resources and real authority — but the results have not matched the need. District 2 deserves faster action, better implementation, and leadership that treats public service as a responsibility to solve problems, not explain them away.
My Key Issues
Public Safety, Addressing substance abuse & mental health issues
Residents deserve safer neighborhoods and a county government that responds before crisis becomes tragedy. Public safety is not only about enforcement — it is also about behavioral-health crisis response, treatment, diversion, reentry, and better coordination so fewer people cycle between the street, the emergency room, and the justice system. What I’ll push for: Faster county crisis response Better treatment and diversion pathways Real accountability for outcomes
Enhancing transparency, accountability & Economic Security
People deserve to know where county money goes, what programs are working, and what needs to change. Transparency should not mean more paperwork — it should mean plain-English reporting, public dashboards, and real accountability for performance. Families across District 2 are feeling pressure from rising costs, layoffs, and rapid technological change. The County should do more to help workers and small businesses adapt through faster layoff response, stronger retraining, and responsible use of AI. What I’ll push for: Quarterly district reports Public scorecards for county-funded providers Clear budget and contract transparency Faster county response when layoffs hit Workforce training tied to real jobs and AI skills Responsible AI standards in county government
Homelessness
Too many people are still living on the street while the system remains too fragmented and too dependent on short-term funding. We need accountability, more prevention for families at risk, more housing exits for people already unhoused, and stronger coordination between outreach, treatment, and housing providers. What I’ll push for: Prevention-first support for families at risk More permanent exits from homelessness County-funded programs measured by results
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