Antioch City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Monica E. Wilson
Candidate for City Council District 4 (incumbent)
Monica E. Wilson, the incumbent, is running for Antioch City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sandra G. White, Matty Mathews Alappat and Andrew Becker.
Vote-by-mail packets mailed out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayDistrict 4 councilmember first elected to the Antioch City Council in 2012, now seeking a fifth term.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from State Senator Tim Grayson, Assemblymember Anamarie Avila Farias, District Attorney Diana Becton, the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County and several labor unions, among others. Monica Wilson campaign site
- Campaign website
- www.monica4antioch.com
Where Monica E. Wilson stands: positions on the record
Homelessness3 sourced positions
Voted no on rescinding the city's Homekey+ authorization and withdrawing from the Homekey+ CSH Mahogany Housing Project (passed 3-1, July 2026).
Council voteAntioch City Council annotated agenda, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
Seconded and voted yes on applying for state Homekey+ funds with California Supportive Housing, pledging up to $1.2 million a year in city operating support (passed 4-1, May 2025).
Council voteAntioch City Council minutes, May 22, 2025 (special meeting) · May 22, 2025
As quoted by the Antioch Herald
Opposed withdrawing from Homekey+, saying the city cannot turn its back on unhoused residents.
“I refuse to be a problem pusher.”
Own statementAntioch Herald · Jul 29, 2026
Economic development1 sourced position
As quoted by the Antioch Herald
Backed a standalone economic development department rather than a combined assistant city manager role.
“I am definitely in the stand-alone camp. I am not for a split”
Own statementAntioch Herald · Sep 23, 2026
Public safety2 sourced positions
Lists a fully staffed, accountable police department among her priorities.
“Ensure a fully staffed, accountable police department”
Own statementMonica Wilson campaign site
Voted yes on a one-year agreement with the Antioch Police Officers' Association for July 2026 to June 2027 (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteAntioch City Council annotated agenda, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
Housing2 sourced positions
Voted yes on shelving an inclusionary housing ordinance until the General Plan update takes up the issue (passed 4-1, March 2026).
Council voteAntioch City Council minutes, March 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026
Voted no on bond financing for the Buchanan Crossings and Lakeview Center apartment projects under the commercial infill housing overlay (each passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteAntioch City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
Utility rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on new water rates taking effect May 1, 2025 (passed 4-1, March 2025).
Council voteAntioch City Council minutes, March 11, 2025 · Mar 11, 2025
Parks1 sourced position
Voted yes on choosing City Park as the site for a state Proposition 4 park grant application (passed 4-1, August 2026).
Council voteAntioch City Council annotated agenda, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026
Renters1 sourced position
Candidate statement in the Contra Costa County voter guide
Says she pushed for the Just Cause Eviction ordinance and stronger protections against landlord retaliation.
“I also pushed for the city’s Just Cause Eviction ordinance and stronger protections against landlord retaliation.”
Own statementContra Costa County Elections
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Antioch City Council, District 4, in 2022 (won).
Own statementContra Costa County election results
What Monica E. Wilson said vs. how Monica E. Wilson voted
Homelessness
In their words
Opposed withdrawing from Homekey+, saying the city cannot turn its back on unhoused residents.
Jul 29, 2026 ·As quoted by the Antioch Herald ·Antioch Herald · Jul 29, 2026
On the record
Seconded and voted yes on applying for state Homekey+ funds with California Supportive Housing, pledging up to $1.2 million a year in city operating support (passed 4-1, May 2025).
May 22, 2025 ·Antioch City Council minutes, May 22, 2025 (special meeting) · May 22, 2025
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