Newark To Elect New Leaders On Nov. 8

Changes are coming once Newark voters head out to the polls on Tuesday.

Mayor David Smith has governed Newark as mayor for 33 years, but his paved the way for a new leader.

are seeking to fill Smith’s seat: (Click each of their names to see their answers to Patch’s Election Questionnaire.)

, a 38-year-old Newark native who works as a community and governmental relations manager for a healthcare organization and has served on the city council since 2005.

• Apodaca's Top Three Priorities: Public Safety; Economic Development and Job Creation; and Improving Communication Between City Hall and Newark residents.
  

, a 70-year-old Newark resident of 43 years who works as a project manager for Menlo-Park based SRI International and has served on the city council since 1980.

• Nagy's Top Three Priorities: Public Safety; Fiscal Management; and Quality of Life

, a 65-year-old Newark resident of 38 years owns an insurance agency in Newark and has served on Newark Unified School District’s Board of Education since 1996.

• Rodriguez's Top Three Priorities: Safety by addressing youth violence and break-ins; generating revenue by focusing on businesses; and supporting performing arts/music and building a center for the arts.
  

The mayor seat is not the only one up for grabs. – and only councilman Luis Freitas is seeking re-election. Councilman in July.

Here are the five individuals running for city council: (Click each candidate's name for more information about each candidate.)

• Rick Bensco, a resident of Newark for 15 years and a former small business owner.
• , a resident of Newark for 25 years and a journey millwright.
• , a resident of Newark for 40 years and an owner of in Newark.
• , a resident of Newark for 46 years and a tax adviser.
• , a resident of Newark for 35 years and the owner of

Learn more about the candidates by reading their and reading about their here.

Also on the ballot is Measure G – a proposed school $63 million bond measure.

The bond measure says that bonds will go toward updating “aging classrooms, libraries, and science labs to meet earthquake/fire/safety standards; improve access for students with disabilities; remove asbestos, lead and hazardous materials; and improve energy/operational efficiency to maximize funding for instructional programs.”

For more information on Measure G, click here.

Polls will be open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. in five locations.

to see a map of polling places. Find out where to vote by visiting the Alameda County Registrar of Voters website by clicking here.

For a full list of election coverage, click here.

Newark Patch will have live election results on Tuesday.

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