Antioch City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Andrew Becker
Candidate for City Council District 4
Andrew Becker is running for Antioch City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Monica E. Wilson, Sandra G. White and Matty Mathews Alappat.
Vote-by-mail packets mailed out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayHousing development consultant who was raised in Antioch and has lived in the city for 30 years. Says he regularly attends City Council meetings and studies budgets and development proposals.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Housing Development Consultant
Where Andrew Becker stands: positions on the record
Homelessness1 sourced position
As summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke for accepting the Homekey+ award at the June 23, 2026 council meeting, noting the city would provide up to $1.2 million a year.
Own statementAntioch City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 (approved July 28, 2026) · Jun 23, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
As quoted by ContraCosta.news
Says the city has focused too much on cutting costs and too little on raising revenue, including through public-private partnerships.
“we have spent far too little time on how can we make more money in this city”
Forum answerContraCosta.news (Be Curious Contra Costa podcast recap) · Sep 2, 2026
Vacant properties1 sourced position
As quoted by ContraCosta.news
Supports a vacancy tax on properties left unused or neglected.
“I think that a vacancy tax is definitely necessary here in the city of Antioch”
Forum answerContraCosta.news (Be Curious Contra Costa podcast recap) · Sep 2, 2026
Economic development1 sourced position
As quoted by the Antioch Herald
Urged the council in September 2026 to create a dedicated economic development department.
“We need something clear and concise, that’s an economic development department.”
Own statementAntioch Herald · Sep 23, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
As summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke against the Buchanan Crossings project in April 2026, saying most units were not affordable to those with the greatest needs.
Own statementAntioch City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
Priorities1 sourced position
Candidate statement in the Contra Costa County voter guide
Lists fiscal responsibility, public safety, economic growth and attracting businesses that create local jobs as his priorities.
“My priorities are restoring fiscal responsibility, strengthening public safety, growing Antioch’s economy, and attracting businesses that create local jobs.”
Own statementContra Costa County Elections
City property1 sourced position
As reported by ContraCosta.news; not a direct quote
Proposed selling surplus city-owned land to raise short-term revenue and return it to productive use.
Forum answerContraCosta.news (Be Curious Contra Costa podcast recap) · Sep 2, 2026
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