Election year is here and the Stockton primaries are coming soon. San Joaquin County Candidate Forums will take place at Delta College. Who is running for office for city council, board of education, board of supervisors and for mayor?
Mayor Kevin Lincoln will not run for a second term. He shoots for the stars as he runs for the Congressional seat in the 9th district. But, what has the mayor achieved in Stockton that will help him be successful in Congress?
Lincoln’s campaign manager, Kristian Vazquez, makes a statement on his behalf:
“In his time as Mayor, Kevin Lincoln led Stockton’s COVID recovery and implemented an economic development plan aimed at creating job opportunities. As a result, the city has issued 3,000 new business licenses, reduced violent crimes, and increased access to shelter, housing, and services for the homeless,” said Vazquez.
However, Stockton locals don’t all agree with his congressional run.
“Running for Congress? Why?,” said Missy Howe. “As mayor he did okay. But Congress is a bigger ball game and I don’t think he’s ready for that. I do look forward to the primaries, I’m hoping we get Christina on the ballot.”
The majority of the mayoral candidates are experienced with Stockton’s government. The first forum will take place on Feb. 7. All forums will be held at the Dawn Mabalon Forum starting at 6 p.m.
MAYORAL CANDIDATES (FORUM #1 – FEB. 7)
- CHRISTINA FUGAZI (EDUCATOR)
- TOM PATTI (SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SUPERVISOR)
- DANIEL WRIGHT (CURRENT DISTRICT 2 COUNCILMAN)
- JESUS ANDRADE (NONPROFIT DIRECTOR)
- JESSICA VELEZ (BUSINESS OWNER)
- SHAKEEL AHMED (BUSINESSMAN)
CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT 2 (FORUM #1 – FEB. 7)
- MARIELA PONCE (PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE WORKER)
- PAMELA PETTIS-HOUSTON (BUSINESS OWNER)
- WAQAR RIZVI (COUNTY TECHNOLOGY MANAGER)
- ANTHONY SILVA (BUSINESS OWNER)
CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT 4 (FORUM #2 – FEB. 8)
- MARIO ENRIQUEZ (COLLEGE EDUCATOR/DIRECTOR)
- HENRY RODRIGUEZ III (NONPROFIT DIRECTOR)
- GINA VALDEZ-BRACAMONTE (BUSINESSWOMAN)
- RAY ZULUETA JR. (STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER)
- JEROME CLAY (BUSINESS OWNER/ATTORNEY)
CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT 6 (FORUM #2 – FEB. 8)
- RALPH WHITE (BUSINESSMAN)
- RONNIE MURRAY SR. (PASTOR)
- SATNAM SINGH (FINANCIAL ADVISOR/TRUCKER)
- JASON LEE (BUSINESSMAN)
- ZOBEYDA “ZOYLA” MORENO (COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER)
- KIMBERLY WARMSLEY (CURRENT VICE MAYOR & COUNCILWOMAN)
SAN JOAQUIN BOARD OF EDUCATION AREA 5 (FORUM #3 – FEB. 12)
- JORDAN GIANNONI (COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROFESSOR)
- GREG CLARK (RETIRED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR)
SAN JOAQUIN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 3, 1
DISTRICT 3 (FORUM #3 – FEB. 12)
- ANGEL SEPULVEDA (SMALL BUSINESS OWNER)
- SONNY DHALIWAL (CITY OF LATHROP MAYOR)
- STEVE DEBRUM (FARMER/BUSINESSMAN)
DISTRICT 1 (FORUM #4 – FEB. 13)
- MARIO SANTIAGO GARDEA (CITY OF STOCKTON FIREFIGHTER)
- LILLIANA UDANG (SENATE DISTRICT DIRECTOR)
- TERENCE WEST (COUNTY SERVICES DIRECTOR)
- MARK L. STEBBINS (ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR)
- CHRIS ROUPPET (SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SUPERVISOR’S CHIEF)