Concord 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, District 2

Top candidate wins seat.

Carlyn Obringer(incumbent)75.6%
7,675 votes
Eric Antonick24.3%
2,465 votes
Updated at 7:55 PM PT on Nov 15, 2024
Contra Costa County

City Council, District 4

Top candidate wins seat.

Pablo Benavente35.3%
3,732 votes
Edi Birsan(incumbent)34.3%
3,628 votes
Myles Burks19.5%
2,063 votes

Updated at 7:55 PM PT on Nov 15, 2024
Contra Costa County

City Council, District 2

Top candidate wins seat.

Carlyn Obringer(incumbent)75.6%
7,675 votes
Eric Antonick24.3%
2,465 votes
Updated at 7:55 PM PT on Nov 15, 2024
Contra Costa 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.

Carlyn Obringer

  • Concord City Council Member, District 2/health care educator
  • Public Safety: “You’ve told me public safety and road work are your priorities, so I helped to secure funding to stabilize officer recruitment and retention, add two school resource officers at Concord high schools, and upgrade the roads you drive daily.”
  • Housing: “I have also worked to create a pipeline of 1,000 units of new housing in Concord and to get the unsheltered off the streets and into permanent supportive housing.”
  • Public Health: “Ensured that everyone has access to 24–7 professional, timely and compassionate behavioral health support by supporting the creation of the A3 Miles Hall Crisis Call Center in Concord.”
  • www.carlynobringer.com

Eric Antonick

  • Construction project manager
  • Collaboration: “Energetically and consistently solicit feedback from the public regarding concerns/priorities … promote neighborhood and community organizations, foster discussions/presentation/debates among groups.”
  • Transparency: “Ensure transparency and integrity in the awarding of all city contracts; audit city operations; inform public regarding behind-the-scenes coordination with other entities/jurisdictions.”
  • Accountability: “Clearly-communicated listing of city’s consensus top priorities, objectives, and measurements by which success/failure will be determined. I will never become complacent in office.”

City Council, District 4

Top candidate wins seat.

Pablo Benavente35.3%
3,732 votes
Edi Birsan(incumbent)34.3%
3,628 votes
Myles Burks19.5%
2,063 votes

Updated at 7:55 PM PT on Nov 15, 2024
Contra Costa 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.

Edi Birsan

  • Concord City Council Member, District 4/small businessperson
  • Homelessness: “I was outspoken on the need for a homeless strategic plan and then I worked to put the plan together, securing $5.2 million to pursue seven strategies that will build on the 28% reduction in homelessness we achieved in our city this year.”
  • Public Safety: “Public safety is a top priority and I supported increasing police patrols, requiring body cameras, opening the Miles Hall Crisis Call Center providing non-police response to mental health crises, and improving crime-fighting technology.”
  • Infrastructure: “Street repairs have begun on Treat, Oak Grove, Monument, and other routes with $120 million investment while balancing the budget. We continue building housing affordable to all income levels.”
  • www.edibirsan.com

Myles Burks

  • Small-business owner
  • Housing: “Concord’s rent control ordinance is antagonistic, irresponsible, and too extreme. As your councilman, I will work to repeal it.”
  • Public Safety: “As your councilman, I will work to protect your personal safety, property rights, and support the effort of the Concord Police Department.”
  • Environmental Conservation: “Environmentally, I opposed Seeno’s Faria Project. I agree with both Save Mount Diablo and the majority of City Council members who opposed the project.”

Pablo Benavente

  • Senior manager
  • Infrastructure: “For years, our roads have needed attention. As chair of the Measure V Committee, I led efforts to secure $30 million annually for road improvements, enhancing public safety.”
  • Open Space: “As Parks Commissioner, I’ve ensured public spaces are well-maintained, enjoyable and accessible by all.”
  • Experience: “This experience in public service, and my career in innovative industries, equips me with a practical perspective that serves all residents. I’m committed to policies that support sustainable growth, fiscal responsibility, public safety, good governance and inclusivity.”
  • www.pablobenavente.com

Matthew Dashner

  • Small-business owner
  • Statement pending or not available.

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