Rio Vista 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.

Top candidate wins seat.

Edwin A. Okamura67.7%
4,277 votes
John Lompa32.2%
2,036 votes
Updated at 7:30 PM PT on Nov 19, 2024
Solano County

Top two candidates win seat.

Sarah Donnelly56.1%
4,495 votes
Walt Stanish43.8%
3,506 votes
Updated at 7:30 PM PT on Nov 19, 2024
Solano County

Mayor

Top candidate wins seat.

Edwin A. Okamura67.7%
4,277 votes
John Lompa32.2%
2,036 votes
Updated at 7:30 PM PT on Nov 19, 2024
Solano 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

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

John Lompa

  • Business owner
  • Growth: “Rio Vista’s potential is limitless but needs to be explored carefully to preserve her small-town charm as new developments are being considered.”
  • Budget: “I’m passionate to get city spending under control and improve it to benefit everyone.”
  • Youth: “The youth are very underserved in Rio Vista; I’m committed to changing that, a true youth center is much-needed.”

Edwin A. Okamura

  • Business owner
  • Economic Development: “I … currently hold numerous Solano County appointments, encompassing transportation, environment, homelessness and economic development.”
  • Community: “I have a deep understanding of our community’s values and needs.”
  • Growth: “As mayor, I will always advocate for orderly growth, enhanced economic development and maintaining our brand as a quaint river town.”

City Council

Top two candidates win seat.

Sarah Donnelly56.1%
4,495 votes
Walt Stanish43.8%
3,506 votes
Updated at 7:30 PM PT on Nov 19, 2024
Solano 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.

Sarah Donnelly

  • Small-business owner
  • Experience: “I’m active in our community, having served on the board of River Delta Unified School District for two terms, several of those years as president.”
  • Public Safety: “Protect public safety and support Rio Vista Police and Fire.”
  • Priorities: “Facilitate economic development, recognizing our waterfront as a great asset. Promote opportunities for our youth. Honor the intrinsic value of our small town and preserve its unique appeal.”

Walt Stanish

  • Small-business owner
  • Infrastructure: “We still have unfinished city projects (Bridge to Beach, Army Base, Community Center, recreational opportunities) that I would like to help complete.”
  • Businesses: “I support hiring an Economic Development Director to revitalize our business community.”
  • Collaboration: “I believe in listening openly and respectfully, eliminating personal agendas, and representing ALL of the people.”

More Results

See results for all elections on the Solano County ballot.

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