Supervisor, District 5
Why does this race matter?
For the first time since 2000, the seat to represent eastern Contra Costa County on the board will be up for grabs when Supervisor Federal Glover retires at the end of his sixth term, in December 2024. The district includes Pittsburg, Martinez, Hercules and Rodeo, portions of Antioch and Pinole, and about a dozen unincorporated communities.
What does a county supervisor do?
Supervisors govern county programs and departments and approve the county budget. Their largest area of spending is traditionally health care and human services. Supervisors are also responsible for local jails and elections, and they make decisions on law enforcement and housing in unincorporated areas of the county. If a supervisor candidate receives over 50% of the vote in the primary, they take office for a four-year term. Otherwise, the top two candidates face off in the November general election.
Candidates
Key Supporters
For Scales-Preston
- Mark DeSaulnier, U.S. representative
- John Garamendi, U.S. representative
- Federal Glover, supervisor, Contra Costa County
- Diane Burgis, supervisor, Contra Costa County
- Contra Costa Labor Council
- AFL-CIO
For Barbanica
- David Livingston, sheriff, Contra Costa County
- Martinez Police Officers Association
- Concord Police Officers Association
- Pittsburg Police Officers Association