Union City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Cheris Crocker-Root

Candidate for City Council District 3

8 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

Cheris Crocker-Root is running for Union City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jeff Wang.

Vote-by-mail ballots mailed; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Financial asset manager with an MBA who served as a Union City Park and Recreation Commissioner. She was campaign leader for the 2024 school bond.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Financial Asset Manager
Endorsed by: Assemblymember Liz Ortega, Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez, Sally J. Lieber, former Assembly Member Bill Quirk, former State Senator Bob Wieckowski, former Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci and Councilmember Scott Sakakihara, among others listed on her site. Campaign website
Campaign website: root4unioncity.org

Where Cheris Crocker-Root stands: positions on the record

Budget and taxes1 sourced position

Says her MBA, finance and asset management experience make fiscal accountability her top priority.
“My MBA, finance, and asset management experience make fiscal accountability my top priority.”
Own statementUnion City candidate statements, Nov 3, 2026 election · Aug 13, 2026

Homelessness1 sourced position

Calls for a strategic, regional approach to homelessness and support for vulnerable residents.
“Our city needs a strategic, regional approach to eliminate homelessness and expand support for our most vulnerable residents.”
Own statementCampaign website

Public safety1 sourced position

Says she would build on the decline in crime with the right resources and smarter prevention.
“Union City's declining crime rate reflects our police department's hard work”
Own statementCampaign website

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