Newly elected Mayor Ron Bernal prioritizes bridging community divides and addressing pressing issues like public safety, homelessness, and economic growth.
Newly elected Mayor Ron Bernal said he aims to bridge the division within the community while tackling some of Antioch ’s most pressing issues, such as public safety, homelessness, and economic growth. Bernal, who took his oath of office on Dec. 10, said uniting Antioch ’s diverse international community is pivotal to the city’s success.He also said he would not condone racist or hateful comments and urged residents to refrain from such negativity.
In a recent interview with this news organization, Bernal said he wants to intentionally bring the community together and ensure everyone’s voice is heard. “Not everyone will be happy with whatever the outcome is,” said Bernal. “They may all have a different idea of what that should be. But I want folks to know that I’m willing to listen to every viewpoint and person that calls Antioch home.” Bernal said the city council must establish its priorities over the next few months with strategic planning processes to review the 2023-2025 budget and study the city’s next two-year budget. The former city manager said the council will need to iron out Antioch’s financial obligations to ensure initiatives and programs for the community can be sustainable.The council, Bernal said, needs more information to craft the city’s priorities and establish its budget. “We need a clear understanding of departmental budgets, current obligations, and revenue streams,” he said. “We need to know exactly what past budget decisions have been made.”and a high number of vehicle thefts, Bernal said he is determined to make the city a safer place – a foundation for economic development.To achieve that goal, he said the city will need to find its next police chief, as Antioch’s interim chief, Brian Addington, is set to retire. Other initiatives include hiring officers who have a community-policing mindset. He also wants to equip the department with the latest technology and train officers to utilize them in efforts to reduce crime
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