Morgan Hill Races
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Santa Clara County
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Top candidate wins seat.
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Top candidate wins seat.
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Mayor
Top candidate wins seat.
Santa Clara County
What does a mayor do?
A mayor’s role varies from city to city. In some jurisdictions, a mayor leads council meetings, but largely has similar responsibilities as other council members: voting on city ordinances, development proposals, contracts and the budget. In San Francisco, the mayor has broader powers to sign or veto bills, oversee city departments and make appointments.
Candidate Statements
Yvonne Martinez Beltran
- Morgan Hill City Council Member/mother/businesswoman
- Experience: “Serving six years on the Morgan Hill City Council and two as Planning Commissioner is an honor and honed me into a strong homegrown leader.”
- Accomplishments: “I secured COVID resources for Morgan Hill, supported resident-initiated referendums, championed funding public safety officers and our third Fire House.”
- Priorities: “I remain committed to public safety despite economic challenges, support affordable and sustainable housing, responsible use of city funds, prioritize business development that elevates Morgan Hill, grow youth sports and recreation, mental health access, and healthy outdoor family activities.”
- www.yvonneformorganhill.com
Mark Turner
- Mayor, Morgan Hill
- Accomplishments: “More police officers have been added to strengthen public safety. New businesses have opened while others have expanded operations. Council meetings run more efficiently and start earlier, allowing more residents to attend.”
- Collaboration: “I meet regularly with citizens, business leaders, nonprofit groups, and the faith community to learn their concerns and ideas.”
- Priorities: “Improve safety by ensuring we have the necessary police and fire personnel; resist new taxes while promoting an economic environment that provides opportunities for small and large businesses to create jobs; advocate for our fair share of resources back to our community that benefits everything from fixing roads to youth programs; work towards expanding tourism opportunities, including youth sports and recreation.”
- www.markturnerformayor.com
Treasurer
Top candidate wins seat.
Santa Clara County
What does a city treasurer do?
The city treasurer is responsible for collecting, safeguarding and investing city funds.
Candidate Statements
Cindy Rogers Murphy
- No designation.
- Statement pending or not available.
City Council, District A
Top candidate wins seat.
Santa Clara 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
David Dindak
- Business owner/realtor
- Priorities: “We need to create and operate within a city budget that places police and fire services as a top priority, but we must be able to provide services to seniors, families and children.”
- Experience: “As a business owner, I am constantly pressed to find solutions to generate revenue. I’ll bring experience to push for economic development by recruiting high-paying jobs.”
- Housing: “State-mandated requirements to constantly build housing have created traffic and other infrastructure impacts to our city. I’ll lobby Sacramento decision-makers to return housing control to our residents.”
Miriam T. Vega
- Teacher/businesswoman/mother
- Experience: “As a restaurant owner, I balanced leadership, financial acumen, creativity, and a passion for the food and hospitality industry to create a unique, authentic restaurant experience.”
- Collaboration: “I strive to build positive relations with students, parents, and the community.”
- Priorities: “I will prioritize revitalizing our local economy, fostering job growth, ensuring access to affordable housing and recreational spaces, and promoting inclusivity within our community.”
City Council, District C
Top candidate wins seat.
Santa Clara 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
Soraida Iwanaga
- Registered nurse
- Priorities: “I will work hard to adopt a fiscally responsible and sustainable budget, support our police and fire departments, advocate for road improvements, collaborate with officials against mandated growth, promote youth and senior citizens programs, lastly, I promise to advocate for our future while honoring our past.”
- Charm: “The charm and small-town feel of Morgan Hill have been under attack over the past several years.”
- Experience: “My experience as a nurse has taught me the value of listening, critical thinking, and being creative with solutions. I will bring this experience to the Morgan Hill City Council.”
Michael Caesar Orosco
- Business owner/engineer
- Experience: “I am a professional engineer and business owner with local employees that have a work/life balance not affected by a Silicon Valley commute. I am a 15-year resident, and former planning commissioner.”
- Vision: “Believer in the potential of this fine city, isolated — but not insulated — from the growth and influence of the Bay Area.”
- Growth: “I will bring my experience as a job creator to motivate the city to consider new commercial growth and industrial development ideas to attract quality businesses and industries.”
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