Housing Action Coalition✓ Endorses
2026 Midterm Partner Endorsements
J.R. Fruen
Cupertino City Council · California
Backed byHousing Action Coalition
What the Guides Said
Housing Action Coalition✓ EndorsesAbout J.R. Fruen
J.R. Fruen is something rare in local politics: someone who has lived Cupertino's history, not just heard about it. His grandparents were among the city's earliest residents, purchasing a parcel of land in 1952 and moving in the year the house was built, two years before Cupertino was even incorporated. They got to vote on that incorporation. In the yard of that home stands a magnificent magnolia tree, its roots running as deep as the family's connection to this place. For J.R., that tree is a living reminder of what it means to belong somewhere, to steward it responsibly with a long term lens, and to leave it better than you found it.
J.R. Fruen on Housing and Abundance
“Add starter homes for young families on major streets near transit and retail – this will protect our neighborhoods, boost our small businesses, and reduce traffic.”
“Build new family friendly housing in the Heart of the City near transit and amenities.”
“Seema brings Planning Commission land-use experience and a track record of delivering results (housing that fits better in neighborhoods, streamlined permits, Regnart Creek Trail, safer streets).”
Also Endorsed
Seema LindskogHousing Action Coalition
John TangHousing Action Coalition