Mayor· 2024-2028
Ron Bernal
Antioch
About
Ron Bernal's platform centers on restoring stability and professional leadership to Antioch's city government. His primary policy focus is on enhancing public safety through community-oriented policing strategies.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyRon Bernal plans to prioritize public safety through the implementation of community policing initiatives.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 30
- Total speaking time
- 9:37:35
- Avg per meeting
- 19:15
- Segments
- 10152
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Top issues during term (13)(General)
El Campanile Theater Preservation and Community Arts
The theater previously received substantial public redevelopment funds ($750,000) and grant monies for restoration.
DOJ Settlement Agreement Compliance
Ongoing costs are tied to staffing analysts and implementing compliance measures under the DOJ settlement.
City Management Stability
Ongoing compensation for the city manager on leave plus interim administrative costs.
Community Outreach and Transparency
Covered under existing recreation department operating budgets.
Personnel appointments
No immediate financial impact is mentioned, but stable leadership could mean more consistent budgeting.
department renaming
It won't cost much—just a few minor updates to stationery, websites, and signs.
religious freedom vs. drug policy
The city will receive $75,000 in state funding to support this program.
illegal marijuana grow houses
The city may incur costs related to auditing and monitoring, which could be offset by fees.
bribery charges
This could mean big delays and higher costs for new housing projects in Antioch.
Brown Act violations
Who knows how much this could cost taxpayers if they have to redo decisions or face fines?
bribery and corruption
Taxpayer money could be wasted if corrupt deals go through, and the city's reputation takes a hit, scaring off legitimate investment.
city manager leave
The City Manager's compensation will continue during the leave of absence.
city attorney appointment
This appointment doesn't directly change your taxes, but a good city attorney can save the city money by avoiding costly lawsuits.
Moved or seconded (3)
Motions Bernal personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Mayor Bernal, the City Council members present unanimously extended the meeting to 12:00 A.M.
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
adjourned the meeting at 10:26 P.M.
- seconded2026-05-12
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Bernal, the City Council members present adjourned the Study Session at 7:09 P.M.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Bernal was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Agendize Ad Hoc Committee Creation for General Ordinance Changes
General Plan Advisory Committee Appointments
Appointments to General Plan Advisory Committee
Extension of General Plan Advisory Committee Application Deadline
General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) Commissioner Selections
General Plan Advisory Committee Formation
Voting record (2)(General)
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