Jobs & Economic Development
Fully develop Mare Island and the working waterfront to attract maritime business, investment and good-paying jobs.
A BOLD VISION FOR A STRONGER VALLEJO
REAL SOLUTIONS.
REAL RESULTS.
Vallejo has incredible assets and unlimited potential. With thoughtful leadership and smart investment, we can create jobs, revitalize downtown and build a waterfront future we can be proud of.
Together, we can build a better Vallejo.
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ABOUT CHRIS
Experience that understands Vallejo’s potential.
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CHRIS PLATZER34-year Vallejo resident • Maritime professional • Business leader
I’m running for City Council because I believe Vallejo can be a city of opportunity again.
My technology and maritime background has taught me how to identify opportunities, understand complex infrastructure, and turn practical ideas into results. I want to bring that experience to City Hall.
Mare Island remains one of Vallejo’s greatest economic assets. Our deep-water access, rail connections, dry docks, piers and industrial infrastructure can help attract investment and create quality jobs.
“I’ll lead with integrity, fiscal responsibility, transparency and collaboration — and measure progress by results residents can see.”
REAL SOLUTIONS
Five priorities. One direction.
Focused on the fundamentals that can make a visible difference in everyday life.
Public Safety & Clean Neighborhoods
Support safer streets, well-lit public spaces and strong partnerships that make neighborhoods feel cared for.
Downtown Revitalization
Turn overlooked spaces into active public places that support local businesses and bring people downtown.
Waterfront & Marina Innovation
Build on Vallejo’s waterfront heritage with new ideas that bring tourism, activity and revenue to the city.
Fiscal Responsibility
Make transparent, responsible decisions and focus public resources on services Vallejoans can see and use.
A VISION FOR DOWNTOWN VALLEJO
From blight to beauty. From parking to place.
These concepts show what thoughtful investment can look like on the ground.
01 / DOWNTOWN
Indian Alley
From Blight to Beauty
Transform Indian Alley into a place for Vallejoans to come together — a walkable arts, culture, dining and gathering destination that celebrates Vallejo’s history and strengthens downtown.
- Public art & cultural heritage
- Local markets and outdoor dining
- Lighting, safety and accessibility
- Space for community events
02 / DOWNTOWN
Parking Lot J
A New Zócalo
Reimagine Parking Lot J as a welcoming civic plaza in the heart of downtown — a place for outdoor dining, live music, local markets and everyday community life.
GREEN SPACEPeople-first designEVENTSMusic & marketsGATHERA place for everyone
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THE WATERFRONT
Vallejo’s maritime future
starts with what we already have.
Our waterfront and Mare Island connect Vallejo to a remarkable maritime history — and a real economic opportunity. I want to build on that foundation with jobs, working waterfront uses, marina innovation and responsible private investment.
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02Maritime jobs
03Waterfront activity
WATERFRONT & MARINA INNOVATION
The Arks
Marina Houseboats
A sustainable houseboat marina can bring new life, tourism and revenue to our waterfront while reconnecting Vallejo with a distinctive part of its maritime history.
“Honor the past.
Build the future.”
Build the future.”
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Let’s build a better Vallejo together.
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