San Ramon Mayor Mark Armstrong will defend his seat against two opponents, nonprofit director Paschalis Ntatsos and student Emma Chigbu, in the Nov. 3 election.
Mark Armstrong
Armstrong was elected mayor in 2024, before which he served as the councilmember representing District 2.
Now running for his second term, fiscal stability and responsible planning will be Armstrong’s guiding principles if elected.
“I support policies that strengthen public safety, preserve our parks and open spaces, support local businesses, and ensure that new development is accompanied by appropriate infrastructure and city services,” Armstrong said in his candidate statement submitted to the city of San Ramon.
Paschalis Ntatsos
Ntatsos, who served in the Greek Navy before immigrating to the United States, has been a resident of San Ramon since 2009, his campaign website said.
The nonprofit he directs, ElitSwim Club, contracts with the city to offer swimming training programs.
“Through decades of leading organizations, balancing budgets, and solving complex challenges, I know how to set big goals, control operational costs, and actually execute a plan,” he said in his candidate statement.
His priorities in office will be making the city’s budget process more transparent, expanding youth wellness programs and mental health services, and supporting small businesses in the city.
Emma Chigbu
The third candidate in the race is Chigbu, who is running to represent younger residents of San Ramon on the City Council.
In her candidate filing papers, Chigbu’s designation is listed as student, but she described herself as a young professional on her campaign website.
The daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Chigbu’s priorities include fiscal stewardship and increasing community involvement in conversations about city projects.
“City Council is not representative of the younger residents of San Ramon,” Chigbu said on her campaign website. “I feel it is my duty to give back to the city that made me who I am. Young families and professionals should have the same opportunities to live here that my family was blessed to have.”
Chigbu did not file a candidate statement with the city.