Piedmont Races

Results are a combination of data provided by the Associated Press (AP) and county election offices. The AP calls winners by analyzing vote tallies and other election data. Check marks are used to denote a winner only when the AP calls a race.

City Council

Top two candidates win seat.

Conna McCarthy(incumbent)43.4%
4,796 votes
Lorrel Plimier32.5%
3,599 votes
James Green22.1%
2,446 votes

Updated at 7:43 PM PT on Nov 20, 2024
Alameda County

What does a council member do?

City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.

Candidate Statements

Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.

N. Sunny Bostrom-Fleming

  • No designation.
  • Public Safety: “A police officer was shot through her windshield. … Used armor vehicles start at $17,000, and it will benefit our police and families.”
  • Red Cross Training: “Red Cross courses for all children; sadly, tourniquets applied by children can save a life.”
  • Seismic Safety: “Tyson Dam has 25 acre-feet of water in an earthquake zone. Ultimately Piedmont children are not safe until all children are safe.”

Conna McCarthy

  • Piedmont City Council Member
  • Accomplishments: “As a member of Piedmont City Council, I have participated in ongoing discussions and decisions regarding enhanced public safety, improvements to aging infrastructure, fiscal oversight, state housing mandates.”
  • Priorities: “I have the ability and experience to lead Piedmont through critical planning and management with understanding of increased demands on our limited resources.”
  • Experience: “I’ve spent almost 30 years volunteering to benefit both city and school district projects.”

James Green

  • Technology executive/parent
  • Accomplishments: “I am most proud of the 17 years that I served in the federal government in Washington, D.C., and overseas.” 
  • Experience: “My experience in the White House, the State Department, and other agencies advising cabinet secretaries and elected representatives on strategy and budget priorities gives me a unique set of tools to address the very real challenges Piedmont faces today.”
  • Priorities: “Bolster a thriving Piedmont and further our shared public safety and planning goals.”

Lorrel Plimier

  • Attorney/data scientist
  • Experience: “I am a U.S. Army Veteran, attorney, and data scientist who is a proven leader ready to put my skills and experience to work for the city of Piedmont.”
  • Priorities: “I hope to be a part of strategic planning and sound policy so Piedmont continues to be a thriving community for future generations.”
  • Representation: “I believe everyone deserves to have a voice in a government that serves their needs.”
  • www.lorrelplimier.com

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