Joseph "Yaz" Yazdanpanahi is from East Texas. He has a Certified Public Manager (CPM) from Stephen F. Austin State University. He was raised in a Christian home.

Joseph "Yaz" Yazdanpanahi is from East Texas. He has a certified public manager (CPM) certification from Stephen F. Austin State University. 

Joseph is a small business owner and a certified public manager (CPM). He has previously worked for the City of Forney, where he managed technology and hardened the city's digital and emergency infrastructure. He also started Sunnyvale's Police Department from scratch in 2020. 

Joseph is a small business owner and a certified public manager (CPM). He previously worked for the City of Forney.

Joseph "Yaz" Yazdanpanahi's campaign for Forney city council member, Place 4, is his first time running for public office.

Joseph's campaign for Forney city council member, Place 4, is his first time running for public office.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

As of March 26, 2026, Joseph "Yaz" Yazdanpanahi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Public Services

Said, "My priority is to protect the integrity of our existing neighborhoods by supporting responsible housing policies that put the quality of life for current residents above the interests of rapid expansion. I am pro-smart growth."

Supports responsible housing policies "that put the quality of life for current residents above the interests of rapid expansion."

- Supports responsible housing policies "that put the quality of life for current residents above the interests of rapid expansion."

Housing & Urban Development

Said, "I didn’t just support public safety. I didn’t just work in and with public safety. I built the systems that support public safety."

- Said, "I didn’t just support public safety. I didn’t just work in and with public safety. I built the systems that support public safety."

Public Safety

Said, "I am running to ensure we prioritize roads before rooftops."

- Said, "I am running to ensure we prioritize roads before rooftops."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Ethics & Conduct

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