Joe Lopez said he was thrust into the world of public service when he became one of the first bilingual hostage negotiators for the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, an experience enhancing the decades-long law enforcement career that sparked his interest in city government. A retired deputy, Lopez, 71, is running for the open San Jose City Council seat in District 2 against nonprofit officer and former educator Pamela Campos, with Councilmember Sergio Jimenez terming out at the end of the year. Lopez and Campos were the top vote getters in the March primaries. The district stretches from the border of Morgan Hill and up…
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