Manteca City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Dani Bettencourt
Candidate for City Council District 4
Dani Bettencourt is running for Manteca City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mike Morowit and Rogger F. Gutierrez.
Mail ballots sent by this date · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayDani Bettencourt is a Manteca Realtor and former president of the Manteca Chamber of Commerce. She has served the Manteca community for more than 20 years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Businesswoman/Sales Coach
- Endorsed by
- Republican Party of San Joaquin County, Central Valley Taxpayers Association, Central Valley Impact Republicans, retired Manteca Police Chief Mike Aguilar, and others listed on her site. Dani B for City Council
- Campaign website
- danib4citycouncil.com
Where Dani Bettencourt stands: positions on the record
Transparency1 sourced position
Promises accountable local government focused on District 4 residents.
“I will ensure our local government operates with accountability and a shared vision for a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future.”
Own statementCandidate statement of Dani Bettencourt (City of Manteca City Clerk)
Public safety1 sourced position
Says she will make sure police and fire get the funding they were promised.
“ensuring our Police and Fire Departments get the funds they were promised!”
Own statementCandidate statement of Dani Bettencourt (City of Manteca City Clerk)
Recreation1 sourced position
Says police, fire and emergency services should be funded before more recreational or discretionary spending.
“Dani believes the City Council has a responsibility to prioritize funding for police, fire, and emergency services before taking on additional recreational or discretionary spending.”
Own statementDani B for City Council
Growth2 sourced positions
Says Manteca needs more housing, with roads, water, sewer and drainage keeping pace with new development.
“Dani believes Manteca needs more housing, but growth must be thoughtful and responsibly planned.”
Own statementDani B for City Council
as reported by the Manteca Bulletin; not a direct quote
At the Sept. 27, 2026 forum, was among the challengers who said Manteca is growing too fast.
Forum answerManteca Bulletin · Sep 29, 2026
Local control1 sourced position
Will work with state legislators to oppose state mandates that take zoning decisions away from the city.
Own statementDani B for City Council
Youth voice1 sourced position
as reported by the Manteca Bulletin; not a direct quote
Proposed reorganizing the Youth Advisory Commission so appointments are made by council district, with one at-large mayoral appointment.
Forum answerManteca Bulletin · Sep 29, 2026
Roads1 sourced position
as reported by the Manteca Bulletin; not a direct quote
At the forum, criticized the condition of streets in District 4.
Forum answerManteca Bulletin · Sep 29, 2026
Also running for City Council District 4
- Rogger F. Gutierrez
- Mike Morowit (incumbent)
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