Danville 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.

Town Council

Top three candidates win seat.

Newell Arnerich(incumbent)30.6%
17,070 votes
Reneé S. Morgan(incumbent)30.3%
16,901 votes
Mark Belotz28.9%
16,128 votes

Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 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.

Reneé S. Morgan

  • Danville Town Council Member
  • Budget: “Throughout my tenure, Danville has maintained fiscal responsibility, with no unfunded liabilities and I have safeguarded our high financial reserves.”
  • Experience: “I am proud of my community leadership positions, which include San Ramon Regional Medical Center Governing Board chair, Meals on Wheels Diablo Region-Board chair, Tri-Valley Transportation Council chair, Contra Costa County Transportation Authority, SRV Emergency Preparedness.”
  • Collaboration: “Greatness cannot be obtained alone, it is the effort of many striving for the same goal. I would be honored again with your vote so we can continue to reach greatness together.”
  • www.ReneeMorganForCouncil.com

Newell Arnerich

  • Danville Town Council Member/architect 
  • Budget: “Under my guidance, Danville has remained debt free, with no post retirement obligations and no unfunded liabilities, making it the most cost-effective community around.”
  • Priorities: “Keep Danville debt free — no unfunded liabilities. Protect small-town atmosphere. Maintain fiscal responsibility with balanced budget and high reserves. Preserve open space and family neighborhoods. Keep Danville the safest community in California. Expand programs for youth and seniors.”
  • Economic Growth: “I will continue to support carefully thought out economic policies to help our local businesses.”

Mark Belotz

  • Danville Commissioner/businessman
  • Budget: “My top priorities will always be, fiscal responsibility, always have a balanced budget with plenty of reserves, support all of our Danville businesses, if they succeed we all succeed.”
  • Parks and Recreation: “Protect our parks, trails, creeks and especially our beautiful open spaces.”
  • Public Safety: “Keeping Danville one of the safest cities in California; keep our small-town charm and outstanding quality of life.”
  • www.BelotzForCouncil.com

Julia Gillette

  • Real estate broker
  • Experience: “I worked with the EPA with lead regulations and enforcement. I also worked at San Joaquin County Public Works and the city of Modesto as a right of way manager. In addition, I am a real estate broker and property manager.”
  • Housing: “If the state of California is serious about seeing housing production, they should focus less on mandates and stop punishing cities.”
  • Community: “If you have lived in Danville for more than five years, do you think the city has lost some of its small-town charm? If elected I will have fresh eyes with everything that comes before the City Council.”

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