
We’ve made meaningful progress in Modesto, but there is still more work ahead. I’m running for re-election to continue building on that progress and ensure District 2 remains a place where families feel safe, neighborhoods are cared for, and city services are responsive and effective.
We've made important strides here, such as the historic zero homicide rate in 2025, a full reduction of violent crime city-wide, and ensuring faster 911 response times. District 2 is safer today than at any point in recent memory.
That's not rhetoric, that's reality. 2025 MPD Crime Stats tell the story: Auto theft ↓43%, robbery ↓26%, commercial burglary ↓43%, residential burglary ↓10%, major property crime ↓21%, and total major violent crime ↓13%.
I plan to continue investing in and expanding community-centered safety strategies, supporting effective and accountable policing, and ensuring families feel safe in every neighborhood.
Clean and safe parks goes hand in hand with public safety. District 2's Fourth St. Park and MLK Park received full renovation upgrades totaling more than $25 million investment.
Under my leadership, Fourth St. Park -- the largest park renovation in Modesto's history -- has received $17 million for comprehensive upgrades, including: new pool, water park, skatepark, and upgraded soccer fields.
I plan to keep projects delivered on time and well-maintained by ensuring cameras are connected to and monitored by Modesto Police Department's Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC). This ensures our youth are safe to play, learn, and thrive.
Since I took office in 2022, my council colleagues and I have unanimously approved more than half a dozen affordable housing projects. Projects like the decades-old El Capitan Motel on Needham St, which will be converted into permanent supportive housing for military veterans and residents experiencing behavioral health challenges.
With rents capped at $600 a month, it turns an underused property into 48 stable, affordable housing units for our community. This initiative reflects Modesto’s continued commitment to innovative, community-based solutions to affordable housing.
In 2023, my council colleagues and I fought for and approved $3 million to revamp sections of Paradise Road, including sidewalk repair, crosswalk repainting, roundabouts, and upgraded traffic signage.
We also approved a total repavement of Winmoore Road off of Crowslanding. We must continue to be proactive about basic sidewalk accessibility and safety issues in the City of Modesto not reactive.
Under my leadership, West Modesto now has modern underground water utility infrastructure, which has resulted in better water quality and better water pressure in homes. Our families deserve health and safety and I plan to keep delivering just that.

I was first elected to the Modesto City Council in 2022 and served as Vice Mayor in 2024.
I was born in Modesto and raised in the westside. I attended Burbank Elementary, boxed at the Maddux Youth Center, and played little league baseball at the Westport Southside Youth Baseball League.
I attended Modesto Junior College, earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Idaho, and completed my master’s degree from the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management.
From serving in student government in college to working in public service roles at the federal level, I’ve always focused on listening, leading, and delivering for the community that raised me.
Today, I’m proud to serve as your Councilmember and former Vice Mayor, and I remain committed to doing the serious work that District 2 expects and deserves.

Since taking office in 2022, I’ve delivered real results for District 2—supporting small businesses, ensuring faster 911 response times, investing over $25 million in Fourth St Park and MLK Park, and addressing long-overdue sidewalk and street repairs.
I remain focused on practical, community-driven solutions and continuing to deliver a more responsive, accountable local government for District 2.
LOCAL
Community Members
- Dr. Perfecto Munoz, Executive Director of West Modesto Community Collaborative
- Jaime & Cierra Lomeli, Modesto Residents
- Jeremy Lasater & Family, Modesto Residents
- Mariah Turner & Family, Modesto Residents
- Christina Holmes, Modesto Resident
- Paul & Cathy Cruz, Modesto Residents
- Charlie Nguyen, Modesto Resident & Business Owner
- Aaron Anguiano, Attorney at Law & Modesto Resident
- Tee Moran & Family, Modesto Residents
- Patty Moran & Family, Modesto Residents
- Sammy Torres & Family, Modesto Residents
- Pablo Tagre, Attorney at Law & Modesto Resident
- Christine & Dieter Schweininger, Modesto Residents
Elected Officials
City of Modesto
- Mayor Sue Zwahlen
- Council Member, Rosa Escutia-Braaton
- Council Member, Chris Ricci
- Council Member, Nick Bavaro
- Council Member, Jeremiah Williams
- Council Member, David Wright
Former District 2 Council Member
-Tony Madrigal
Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors
- Mani Grewal
- Terry Withrow
- Buck Condit
- Channce Condit
- Vito Chiesa
-Stanislaus County Sheriff, Jeff Dirkse
- Mayor Javier Lopez, City of Ceres
STATE
- State Assembly Member Juan Alanis
FEDERAL
- U.S. Congressman Adam Gray
LOCAL
- Modesto Police Officers Association
- Modesto City Firefighters Association Local 1289
- Latino PAC of Stanislaus County
STATEWIDE
- California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, PAC





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