Pinole 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.

Devin T. Murphy(incumbent)39.3%
4,575 votes
Maureen Toms(incumbent)37.5%
4,360 votes
Truc “Christy” Lam-Julian23.1%
2,690 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County

City Treasurer

Top candidate wins seat.

Roy V. Swearingen(incumbent)56.2%
4,359 votes
Rafael Menis43.7%
3,387 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County

City Council

Top two candidates win seat.

Devin T. Murphy(incumbent)39.3%
4,575 votes
Maureen Toms(incumbent)37.5%
4,360 votes
Truc “Christy” Lam-Julian23.1%
2,690 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.

Maureen Toms

  • Pinole City Council Member/land use planner
  • Experience: “With a background in land use planning and extensive involvement in local organizations … I am well-positioned to address a wide range of issues facing the city.”
  • Public Service: “My achievements and recognition in community service highlight my dedication and effectiveness in serving the public.”
  • Priorities: “Key elements of my platform include maintaining and improving city services within budget constraints, strategic use of revenue and grant funding for community enhancements, and leveraging my expertise in land use planning for responsible growth and infrastructure development.”
  • www.maureentoms.com

Devin T. Murphy

  • Pinole City Council Member
  • Fire Safety: “During my first term, I successfully reopened Fire Station 74, which has been closed for the past 12 years. … Our efforts enhance our fire and emergency medical services and directly address the increased fire risks in our community.”
  • Budget: “I secured over $150 million in funding for local projects and nearly $2.5 million in utility debt relief for Pinole households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through my service on the MCE Clean Energy Board.”
  • Infrastructure: “I championed the investment and improvement of Pinole’s infrastructure. I led efforts to improve pedestrian and traffic safety. … We established crucial new fire evacuation routes, ensuring quicker emergency response and increased protection for our residents.”
  • www.murphyforpinole.com

Truc “Christy” Lam-Julian

  • Chef/mother 
  • Accessibility: “As a parent of a school-aged child, safety, accessibility in programs, and a vibrant infrastructure are personal to her.”
  • Experience: “Her business administration, marketing, and management degrees provide foundational knowledge in strategic planning, resource management, and financial oversight, essential for overseeing the city’s budget, allocating resources efficiently, and ensuring long-term sustainability.”
  • Equity: “As a first-generation Vietnamese American and daughter of refugees, she has navigated life’s challenges with skill and determination, dedicating her life to advocating for safety, equity, and building community.”

City Treasurer

Top candidate wins seat.

Roy V. Swearingen(incumbent)56.2%
4,359 votes
Rafael Menis43.7%
3,387 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County

What does a city treasurer do?

The city treasurer is responsible for collecting, safeguarding and investing city funds.

Candidate Statements

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

Roy V. Swearingen

  • Pinole City Treasurer
  • Experience: “I operated a successful construction business for 30 years and have served 16 years as an elected Pinole City Council member and four terms as mayor.”
  • Infrastructure: “I want to continue to assist with the budgeting process and make recommendations to the city council suggesting ways and means available to improve roads, parks and traffic conditions.”
  • Budget: “As a council member during the recession in 2008 and loss of redevelopment in 2011, I and my colleagues saved the city from potential bankruptcy.”

Rafael Menis

  • Home health care aide
    Transparency: “I believe the city’s finances should be accessible and transparent to its residents, so we can hold the city accountable for our money. However, our budgets are filled with hundreds of pages of data.”
    Housing: “As a planning commissioner I improved our housing element through my detailed inquiries and comments.”
    Experience: “My accounting background includes work in large corporations, small family operations and nonprofits. I have reconciled hundreds of receipts annually and turned large quantities of unprocessed data into categorized, machine and human understandable values.”
  • https://menisfortreasurer.org

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