More housing options, a safe community, and attracting head-of-household jobs serve as the cornerstone of Jose Nuno’s campaign for the Manteca City Council.
The current Manteca  Planning Commission member kicked off his campaign at the American Legion hall in downtown with over 60 in attendance. Featured speakers included State Assemblywoman Susan Eggman, Mayor Steve DeBrum, Councilman Mike Morowit, former Mayor Jack Snyder and Senior Advocate Joanne Jamerson. Councilmember Gary Singh served as the master of ceremonies and former police chief Nick
In his comments to the standing room only crowd, Nuno emphasized the importance of creating housing opportunities for people of all income levels.
“Manteca is a growing and thriving community and the city needs to encourage housing stock for all of its residents,” he said. “We need to create a variety of housing options so that young people, families and our seniors can afford to live in our wonderful city. Jose also recognized key concerns shared by residents. Manteca leaders need to keep our community safe and attract family wage jobs to the community so our residents don’t have to commute to the Bay Area to make ends meet.”
There are two seats up for election Nov. 8. Incumbent Mike Morowit is seeking re-election while Richard Silverman has opted not to seek a second term. Also running are Dave Breitenbucher, Chris Silva, and Steve Williams. So far the mayor’s race includes incumbent Steve DeBrum and Ben Cantu.
Nuno graduated from Oakdale High School in 1994. Nuno headed to college but soon decided to become an Army Reservist and work with the Modesto Police Department. He served in the Army for eight years and was honorably discharged as a Communications Specialist.
Nuno, determined to finish what he started, became the first member of his family to graduate from college. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from  California State University Stanislaus. He went on to earn his Masters in Public Administration from the same institution.
In 2005, Nuno began his career with Visionary Home Builders of California, Inc., a non-profit affordable housing developer and HUD-approved housing counseling agency.  He has worked for VHB for more than 13 years and has directly overseen numerous single and multi-family development projects covering all phases of acquisition, financing, rehabilitation, lease-up and operations. Jose has also overseen homebuyer education/certification for first-time homebuyers, foreclosure counseling and a Rent-to-Own program. 
Currently, Nuno oversees the agency’s homeownership programs and services which include VHB’s $150 million real estate portfolio located within five counties in California. He assures that the properties are operating with the agency’s mission in mind to create and advocate for healthy, vibrant, safe communities through the development of affordable housing and educational opportunities for families, seniors, and individuals of low and moderate income. 
Nuno was appointed to the Manteca Planning Commission in 2011, serving as its Chair in 2015.  In addition, he is actively involved in many local and regional organizations. He has been a member of and served on numerous boards and committees, including: Manteca Rotary International, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), League of United Latin American Citizens, Housing California, The Great Valley Center’s Institute for the Development of Emerging Area Leaders, CSU Stanislaus - Stockton Center Advisory Committee, Leadership Stockton Alumni Association, City of Stockton Mayor’s Task Force on Persons with Disabilities and the California Coalition for Rural Housing Internship Program.
Nuno and his wife, Gabriela, have been married for 11 years and have two young children.