Planning Commissioner Dipak Awasthi Launches City Council Campaign

Milpitas Planning Commissioner Dipak Awasthi has entered the race for City Council, joining several local contenders seeking seats in the upcoming municipal election.

Awasthi previously served on the city Sister Cities Commission and Economic Development Commission before joining the Planning Commission. A retired local shop owner, he points to his years running an essential neighborhood convenience store during pandemic disruptions as proof of his dedication and practical management background.

If elected to the council, Awasthi says his priorities include reassessing city retail and housing needs, attracting new dining options, and reducing unnecessary municipal spending. He also expressed interest in adopting modern digital and artificial intelligence tools to make the local building permit process faster and clearer for residents.