Woodland City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
George Washington
Candidate for City Council District 1
George Washington is running for Woodland City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jesse Ortiz.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayBehavioral health professional and founder of the Woodland Strong Initiative and Myndz Resources Foundation. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist and certified ACEs screener.
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- A campaign press release, as reported by the Daily Democrat, lists endorsements including Dr. Kadhir Rajagopal of Miracle University and Tiffany Haddish, founder of the She Ready Foundation. Daily Democrat · Aug 16, 2026
Jesse Ortiz and George Washington both took part in the League of Women Voters of Yolo County forum for District 1 on Sept. 24, 2026. League of Women Voters of Yolo County · Sep 24, 2026
Where George Washington stands: positions on the record
Campaign priorities1 sourced position
as reported by the Daily Democrat, from a campaign press release
Announced a campaign centered on safer neighborhoods, crime prevention, youth opportunity, behavioral health, homelessness, economic development and infrastructure.
“community-first approach centered on safer neighborhoods, crime prevention, youth opportunity, behavioral health, homelessness, responsible economic development, infrastructure, sensible solutions, and greater prosperity for Woodland”
Own statementDaily Democrat · Aug 16, 2026
Measure Y sales tax1 sourced position
as reported by Abridged
Said at the League of Women Voters forum that the sales tax would help if the money is spent on the programs it was meant for.
“I believe if the money is spent properly, and it’s allocated toward the programs that it was meant to be spent on, then it would help the city”
Forum answerAbridged · Sep 30, 2026
License plate readers1 sourced position
as reported by the Daily Democrat
Said at the League of Women Voters forum that the license plate reader system is a powerful tool that needs safeguards.
“We also have to understand that it is a powerful tool, and we need safeguards around this tool.”
Forum answerDaily Democrat · Oct 1, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
as reported by the Daily Democrat
Said at the League of Women Voters forum that Woodland needs transitional housing and programs as pathways for people experiencing homelessness.
“We need transitional housing for these individuals to go through these programs and then make their way back to being productive in society.”
Forum answerDaily Democrat · Oct 1, 2026
Budget priorities1 sourced position
as reported by the Daily Democrat
Said at the League of Women Voters forum that he would protect police, fire, roads and infrastructure.
“protecting essential services like the police department and fire, as well as our roads and infrastructure”
Forum answerDaily Democrat · Oct 1, 2026
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