June 4 Election Results

The results of the June 4 elections are in and they couldn’t be better for SEIU 721 members. In Compton, Riverside, Oxnard and San Fernando, our endorsed candidates and measures all won by significant margins.

SEIU 721 members across Southern California did the hard work necessary to win these elections for working families. Here are the results:

Compton Mayor
Aja Brown: 63.7%
Omar Bradley: 36.2%
“This is a new day for Compton. Having Aja Brown as mayor will make a big difference in the way Compton runs. She’s smart and dedicated. Most importantly, she supports working people and has ideas that will strengthen our city.”
-James Walker, Compton City Maintenance Worker

Click here for an article about Aja Brown’s victory.

Riverside City Measure A
Yes on A: 67.81%
No on A: 32.19%

“As a Riverside city employee and resident, I am elated that Measure A passed. It is a real morale boost for our members and fellow employees that supported the measure. It means we can continue to provide quality public services and that Riverside will remain an excellent place to live.”
-Gloria Melendez, Riverside City Customer Service Representative II

Click here for an article about the passage of Measure A.

San Fernando Measure A
Yes on A: 59.85%
No on A: 40.15%

“The passage of Measure A will help protect the people of San Fernando build on what we have and protect our most important resources–the people who live and work in this city.
-Frank Villalpando, San Fernando City Maintenance Worker  Oxnard City Council

Bert Perello
SEIU 721 members in the City of Oxnard voted for a dual endorsement in this special election. Bert Perello won the most votes in the crowded field and will be the new City Council member. Mario Quintana, the other endorsed candidate, didn’t receive enough votes to take the spot. The seat was left vacant after Tim Flynn became mayor last November.

“These victories are a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together. It’s imperative to keep electing officials who will protect working families.”
-Rhea Voll, City of Oxnard GIS Technician II and SEIU 721 Tri-Counties Executive Board Member

There are still absentee ballots to be counted, but it’s unlikely the results will change.

For more information, contact SEIU 721 Government Relations: (213) 368-8602.