Pittsburg City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Sonja Shephard
Candidate for City Council
Sonja Shephard is running for Pittsburg City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 10 candidates are running for 3 seats.
County election offices begin mailing ballots (by this date) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayNavy veteran and 31-year Pittsburg resident who lists service as chair of a city commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Environmental Activist
Where Sonja Shephard stands: positions on the record
Priorities1 sourced position
Says she has the experience and passion to advocate for youth, seniors, the environment, affordable housing, transportation, public safety and economic growth.
“I have the experience and passion to strongly advocate for Youth, Seniors, the Environment, Affordable Housing, Transportation solutions, Public Safety, and Economic Growth.”
Own statementCandidate information packet · Jul 22, 2026
Environment1 sourced position
Lists membership in 350 Contra Costa Action, 350 Bay Area and the Sierra Club among her environmental groups.
“My Environmental groups include: 350 Contra Costa Action (including Healthy Homes Project), 350 Bay Area, Sierra Club”
Own statementCandidate information packet · Jul 22, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Dionne Adams (incumbent)
- Carolynne Born
- C.C. Cardinalli-Macaluso
- Wolf Croskey
- Iztaccuauhtli Hector Gonzalez
- Pauline Johnson
- Arlene Kobata (incumbent)
- Mark Linde (withdrawn)
- Alvin Nelson
- Amhari Perkins
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