Housing Action Coalition✓ Endorses
2026 Midterm Partner Endorsements
Anthony Tordillos
San Jose City Council, District 3 · California
Backed byHousing Action Coalition
What the Guides Said
Housing Action Coalition✓ EndorsesAbout Anthony Tordillos
Anthony got his start as an engineer, where he learned how to solve big problems with innovative ideas, data-driven decisions, and accountability. He took that approach to the San José Planning Commission, where he pushed to build hundreds of affordable homes. Then Anthony ran for City Council because he felt that too many in City Hall were more focused on special interests than our interests. Now, Anthony's standing up to them to make progress on housing, homelessness, and public safety.
Anthony grew up working-class. Anthony’s dad, a machinist, was chronically ill and relied on Disability Insurance to get by. Thanks to quality public schools, Anthony made it to Yale and was the first in his family to graduate from college. Anthony learned firsthand the impact that good government can have on people’s lives.
Anthony and his husband, Gio, settled in San José in 2018. Anthony chose to build a life in San José because he believes that with the right leadership, our city can be the best place in the country to live, work, and raise a family.
Anthony Tordillos on Housing and Abundance
“San José's streets need to be safer, we need to build more affordable housing, and put an end to our homelessness crisis.”
“Recently, Anthony helped break ground on the first 100% affordable high-rise in San José and introduced a policy that will make it faster and cheaper to build new homes in our city.”
“On City Council, he's standing up to special interests and delivering for you on the issues that matter most: affordable housing, homelessness, and public safety.”