VOTE FOR JOY MOTTS ON NOVEMBER 3. Candidate for Antioch City Council, District 1
VOTE FOR JOY MOTTS ON NOVEMBER 3
Our Priorities
Public Safety
Build a strong, community-minded police department that is properly trained, staffed and equipped to protect and support all of Antioch's residents, families, schools, neighborhoods and businesses.
Economic Growth
Establish a robust, well-resourced Economic Development Department to bring in new businesses, good-paying jobs, and investment opportunities to Antioch while helping support and retain local businesses already serving our community.
Community Pride & Accountability
Address blight, neglected properties, irresponsible landlords, and vacant shopping centers with additional, stricter code enforcement. Create a business/investor/city task force to develop sustainable solutions focused on community pride and an improved city culture and environment.
Revitalize Downtown Antioch
Work collaboratively with businesses, investors and residents to develop a strategic Downtown Revitalization Plan that builds a vibrant, safe and sustainable downtown. Create a destination place for our community to gather for celebrations, good food, entertainment, unique businesses and shopping, all enhanced by our greatest asset - the San Joaquin River.
a letter to district 1
Dear Community Partners and Friends,
I am running for office knowing fully this may be another difficult campaign, comparable to 2022 where the result was determined by just 4 votes. I wish I could say that this outcome led to an improved quality of life over the last 4 years for Antioch's residents from the current District 1 representative. But, on the contrary, I believe decisions were made that played a significant role in harming our community. Contributing to a $55 million city budget deficit, the hiring of 2 failed city managers in just 4 years, a city staff in chaos, irresponsible policy decisions, and a toxic and out of control environment at city council meetings.
As a former Antioch City Council member, Vice Mayor and President of the Antioch School Board, I know the responsibilities and roles of public service and the integrity, trust, vision and relationships that are required to be a strong and effective leader. If elected, I promise to do my best, using my experience and love for my community, to move Antioch forward, taking on the challenges of public safety and economic development, and collaborating with other cities, county and state officials and leaders to solve our most pressing issues. I believe in treating all with respect and inviting all members of our community to be a part of how we make Antioch a city that we are all proud to call our home.
I will not be successful without your vote on November 3rd, 2026, and I hope you will consider supporting me and my campaign. Please feel free to reach out to me with your questions or concerns or to share your ideas at joymotts@gmail.com
Many blessings and love to you and your families.
Yours in service,
Joy
Endorsements
Thank you to my supporters
Hans Ho
Michael Gabrielson
Jim and Earlene Lanter
Robin Agopian
Martha and Joe Goralka
Denise and Dennis Skaggs
Kisha Jarvis
Jennifer and Tim Hughs
Larry Elcenko
Vince Anderson
Velma Wilson
Chris Mathews
Sheri and TJ Thompson
Maria and John Myers
Korina Gonzales Anderson
Michael Simpson
Sandra White
Carla Marymee
Alena and Paul Schmidt
Ciara Bella
Shayna Shapiro
(If you care about Antioch's future and want to endorse JOY,
send your email to joymotts@gmail.com)
