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Antioch City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Tamisha Torres-Walker

Candidate for City Council District 1 (incumbent)

6 candidates · 2 seats16 sourced positions

Tamisha Torres-Walker, the incumbent, is running for Antioch City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joy Motts.

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Today

District 1 councilmember and co-founder and executive director of the Safe Return Project.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Councilwoman/Nonprofit Director
Campaign website
www.tamishaforantiochd1.com

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Diane Gibson-Gray took out nomination papers for District 1 but did not file them, so the District 1 race is between Tamisha Torres-Walker and Joy Motts. City of Antioch · Aug 10, 2026

Where Tamisha Torres-Walker stands: positions on the record

Homelessness3 sourced positions

  • Moved 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

    Absent from the July 2026 Homekey+ vote; speaking remotely during public comment, said she would have voted to move forward.

    “If I was there tonight and had the opportunity to vote, I would vote to move forward.”

    Own statementAntioch Herald · Jul 29, 2026

  • Candidate statement in the Contra Costa County voter guide

    Says she fought to secure a $34.9 million grant for permanent supportive housing in District 1.

    “I fought to secure a $34.9 million grant for permanent supportive housing”

    Own statementContra Costa County Elections

Housing3 sourced positions
Budget1 sourced position
Utility rates1 sourced position
Parks1 sourced position
Public safety3 sourced positions
Renters1 sourced position

  • Candidate statement in the Contra Costa County voter guide

    Says she helped pass Antioch's Just Cause Eviction ordinance.

    “I fought for renters, helping pass the Just Cause Eviction ordinance to stop unfair displacement by landlords.”

    Own statementContra Costa County Elections

Vacant properties1 sourced position
Record1 sourced position
Past candidacies1 sourced position

What Tamisha Torres-Walker said vs. how Tamisha Torres-Walker voted

Housing

In their words

On the record

Public safety

In their words

  • Said she wants Flock license plate cameras removed from Antioch before voting for the Axon system.

    Aug 26, 2026 ·As quoted by the Antioch Herald ·Antioch Herald · Aug 26, 2026

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