Press Release

Sac Metro Chamber PAC Endorses Retired Firefighter and Small Business Owner Dave Jans for City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2026
Contact: Ryan Gardiner

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA — Building further momentum behind his campaign for West Sacramento City Council, retired Yuba City firefighter, local small business owner, and community leader Dave Jans has officially earned the endorsement of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee.

The Sac Metro Chamber PAC backing highlights Jans’ balanced, practical approach to city governance, his extensive background in civic involvement, and his dedication to fostering a resilient local economy. Having called West Sacramento home for nearly 25 years, Jans brings a unique perspective to the City Council as both a former frontline emergency responder and a hands on local business owner.

“Dave Jans is the pragmatic, dedicated leader West Sacramento needs on the City Council,” said Robert Heidt, President and CEO of the Sacramento Metro Chamber and Metro PAC Board Director. “Dave understands the real-world issues facing the local economy because he has lived them. He is a retired firefighter who spent his career keeping communities safe and a small business owner who creates opportunity right here in West Sacramento. His decades of active civic involvement prove his deep commitment to West Sacramento. We are confident Dave will advocate for policies that support job growth, maintain critical infrastructure, and build a strong financial future for the city.”

For Jans, business growth, infrastructure maintenance, and public safety are deeply connected pillars that create a high quality of life for West Sacramento families.

“Receiving the endorsement of the Sac Metro Chamber PAC is a major honor,” said Dave Jans. “Small businesses are the heart of West Sacramento, driving the local economy and supporting neighborhoods. Having spent my career as a firefighter and my personal life volunteering and operating a small business in West Sacramento, I know how vital it is for local government to listen to business owners, invest in infrastructure, and keep the community safe. On the City Council, I look forward to bringing people together to promote responsible growth and long term economic vitality.”

The endorsement from the Sac Metro Chamber PAC adds to a rapidly growing coalition of regional leaders, labor organizations, first responders, and business advocates backing Jans. His campaign has earned the endorsements of Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522, the West Sacramento Police Officers Association, and a unanimous endorsement from the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®.

To learn more about Dave Jans, his platform, and his community involvement, visit davejans.com.

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