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Antioch City Council, District 4

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City of Antioch

Antioch City Council, District 4

This person would hold one of four district seats on Antioch's City Council. The council has four district members plus a separately, directly elected Mayor. They vote on city laws, the budget, and land use. Antioch is a Contra Costa County city of about 115,000 people. An appointed City Manager runs day-to-day operations. The term is four years. Antioch's four council seats elect on a staggered schedule. Districts 1 and 4 are up this cycle. Districts 2 and 3 are not, and neither is the Mayor's seat.

Four candidates are running. Incumbent Monica Wilson is seeking a fifth term. Her three challengers are Sandra White, Andrew Becker, and Metty Mathews Alappat.

This person would hold one of four district seats on Antioch's City Council. The council has four district members. Voters elect the Mayor directly and separately. Members vote on city ordinances, the budget, and land use. Antioch sits in Contra Costa County and has about 115,000 people. The city runs under a council-manager government with an appointed City Manager. The term is four years. Antioch switched from at-large to district elections in 2020. A threatened voting-rights lawsuit prompted the switch. Districts 1 and 4 are up this cycle. Districts 2 and 3 are not.

Whichever candidate gets the most votes in this four-way field wins outright. There is no runoff. A win does not require a majority.

Monica Wilson

Monica Wilson is the incumbent. She was first elected in 2012. She is seeking a fifth term. Her slogan is Proven Experience, Trusted Leadership. She runs on strengthening neighborhoods, supporting families, and economic stability.

Sandra White

Sandra White is a human resources executive. She works at the Center for Social Dynamics. She chaired Antioch's Police Crime Prevention Commission. She is president of the Antioch Rotary Club. She runs on economic development and full police staffing. She also backs youth programs and fiscal discipline.

Andrew Becker

Andrew Becker is a first time candidate. One description calls them a local homeless advocate. They speak regularly at council meetings. No campaign website or other profile of them was found.

Metty Mathews Alappat

Metty Mathews Alappat goes by Matty. She is a first time candidate. She spent 15 years in software. She worked most recently at Amazon Web Services. She runs on police resourcing and downtown revitalization. She also backs planned housing and local job growth.

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