Candidates
(Vote for 3)
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Carol J. Dutra-Vernaci
3795 votes
27.7%
- Occupation: Tax Professional - EA
- Incumbent Council Member - 4 years
- Former Planning Commissioner - 4 years
- Former Redevelopment Advisory Committee Member - 9 years
- Former Tree and Landscape Review Board Member
- Former Budget Committee Member
- Past-President Union City Chamber of Commerce
Priorities:
- Land Use- Create a balance of land use to ensure a financially sound city, including much needed playing fields for our community.
- Transportation- Build a transit village and transit hub around the B.A.R.T. station and Route 84 parkway.
- Affordable Housing - Build more rental and ownership units.
Richard Valle
3470 votes
25.4%
- Occupation: Executive Director, Spectrum Community Services
- Masters' Public Administration
- Board Member, Materials for the Future Foundation
- Board Member, St. Rose Hospital
- Founder, Union City Science Festival
- Founder, TRI-CED Community Recycling
Priorities:
- Sustainable and Quality development of Union City.
- High level of community service from all departments.
- Responsive and engaging city government.
Manuel "Manny" Fernandez
3404 votes
24.9%
- Occupation: Landscape Architect
- Incumbent
Priorities:
- Improvement on the quality of life in our community through sustained economic growth.
- A low crime rate and quick response times by Police and Fire departments
- Increase and expand athletic sites and public parks within our community.
John R. Tester
1708 votes
12.5%
- Occupation: Business Owner
- Chairman, Parks & Recreation Commission
- President, Little League Baseball
- Member, Skate Park Action Committee
- Member, Friends of Union City Foundation
- Member, Sports Advisory Committee
- Member, Volunteer Recognition Committee
Priorities:
- A voice for youth and youth services on the City Council
- Transportaion, retail development, parks, playgrounds and open space
- The build out of Union City
Myrla Raymundo
1281 votes
9.3%
- Occupation: Planning Commissioner
- Bachelor and Masters Degree in Business Administration
- Arts Council Member
- Alameda County Public Health Advisory Board
- Founder and President, Union City Historical Museum
- Alameda County Retired county Manager
- Distinguished Toastmaster ( DTM )
Priorities:
- City's Financial Health
- Affordable Housing
- Needs of the diverse community
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