Manteca Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Gary Singh
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Gary Singh, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Manteca in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jacob Naven.
Mail ballots sent by this date · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayGary Singh is Manteca's mayor, a local business owner and real estate broker. He joined the City Council in 2016 and was elected mayor in 2022.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Manteca Businessman/Mayor
- Endorsed by
- San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas, County Superintendent of Schools Troy Brown and the Manteca Police Officers Association. Candidate statement of Gary Singh (City of Manteca City Clerk)
- Campaign website
- singhformanteca.com
Where Gary Singh stands: positions on the record
Police station2 sourced positions
Says he will keep working to advance a modern police station.
“Our work is not finished. I will continue work, to advance a modern police station, safe neighborhoods, responsible growth, compassionate and effective solutions to homelessness, and quality jobs and businesses.”
Own statementCandidate statement of Gary Singh (City of Manteca City Clerk)
Voted yes to hire architects and engineers for a new police headquarters and set aside $4.6 million for the work (passed 5-0, Feb 2025).
Growth2 sourced positions
as reported by the Manteca Bulletin; not a direct quote
At the Sept. 27, 2026 forum, said Manteca's pace of growth was about right.
Forum answerManteca Bulletin · Sep 29, 2026
Voted yes to rezone the Wawona Apartments site on Wawona Street from very-low-density to high-density residential (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
Recreation1 sourced position
as reported by the Manteca Bulletin; not a direct quote
Agrees a community center is the top recreation priority and believes the city can fund both a community center and a swimming pool.
Own statementManteca Bulletin · Sep 24, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by the Manteca Bulletin; not a direct quote
Said the city would be wise to consider a temporary moratorium on data centers, noting that some use little or no water.
“Some use little or no water”
Own statementManteca Bulletin · Sep 3, 2026
City worker contracts1 sourced position
During stalled contract talks with city workers, said he must weigh employee pay against the city's long-term finances and ratepayers.
“As your Mayor, I have a responsibility to be a responsible financial steward of city funds and to consider the long-term financial well-being of our city and our ratepayers.”
Own statementManteca Bulletin · Aug 14, 2026
Utility rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on new water rates and new sewer rates (both passed 5-0, March 2025).
Homelessness1 sourced position
Voted yes to expand the shelter at 555 Industrial Park Drive into a year-round Low Barrier Navigation Center (passed 5-0, Jan 2026).
Gas stations1 sourced position
Voted yes on a 45-day moratorium on new gas station applications while the city writes new rules (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
License plate cameras1 sourced position
Voted yes on adding six Flock license plate cameras and letting the city manager buy more without a new council vote (passed 4-1, Aug 2026).
Public comment1 sourced position
Voted yes on cutting public comment at council meetings from three minutes per speaker to two (passed 3-2, March 2025).
Climate Action Plan1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving the 2025 Climate Action Plan Update (passed 4-1, Nov 2025).
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Manteca in 2022 (won).
Own statementSan Joaquin County Registrar of Voters · Dec 6, 2022
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