As the June primary approaches, the candidates running for San Jose mayor share their pitches to voters speaking on the key issues they feel are most important. Each candidate submitted to NBC Bay Area a 30-second "elevator" pitch that you can watch below.
San Jose's top seat is up for grabs with Mayor Sam Liccardo terming out after eight years.
The videos below follow the order in which candidates will appear on the ballot.
Jim Spence
Jim Spence discusses why he is running for San Jose mayor.
Raul Peralez
Travis Hill
Travis Hill discusses why he is running for San Jose mayor.
Cindy Chavez
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Cindy Chavez discusses why she is running for San Jose mayor.
Dev Davis
Marshall Woodmansee
Marshall Woodmansee discusses why he is running for San Jose mayor.
Matt Mahan
Matt Mahan discusses why he is running for San Jose mayor.