Antioch, Ca — Gil Murillo Candidate for Mayor announced today he is suspending his campaign for Mayor and will be supporting Dr. Sean Wright.
“After reviewing recent online poll numbers, I see that all candidates are in tight position to win. It is important for Antioch to have a new voice in City Hall. I would hate to see the community be robbed of their voice due to votes being divided. We saw this happen in 2012 and it should not repeat in 2016.
Sean and I have sat down and discussed the differences in our platforms. We align in many areas and he ensures me he will:
- Develop a jobs program to bring well-paying jobs to Antioch
- Form a committee to bring county, city, police, social services and schools together on issues that impact our youth
- Ensure community services (e.g. fire, schools, police, city services) are fully funded before new planning (e.g. rezoning) or development starts
- Enhance downtown Antioch with positive family theme events
- Support Charter School program that provides Antioch families with options
- Creative solutions to address the homeless challenge
- Engage adjoining cities for a joint vision of tomorrow
It is important for Antioch to have a leader that understands business and can have a realistic outlook for tomorrow. I plan to be available to Sean and support him in his quest to make Antioch a safer and more productive city. I encourage those that support me to support and vote Sean Wright for mayor of Antioch.
I appreciate everyone’s support during this time and the friends and relations I have made over the months I will hold close to heart. I plan to continue in supporting the community through other channels. Thank you and God Bless.”
The three candidates who are running include Sean Wright, Mayor Pro Tem Lori Ogorchock, and Mayor Wade Harper
7 comments
Too bad he waited until the ballots were printed. Absentee ballots have been mailed out.
This is just dumb. He never had a shot to begin with and still ran for Mayor. Gil is just as unqualified for the mayors seat as Sean Wright is. I am still scratching my head at what Sean has actually accomplished? Antioch Chamber of Commerce? EC2? Not exactly two winning organizations right there. And by the way, he is PAID for the work he does on both non profits!
And what has Harper done, except for draining my wallet on two tax increases?!?!?
It’s great to have an opinion on something or someone but shouldn’t you put your name on it if you want people to value what you say?
As a member of the Antioch Chamber, I can attest Sean has done a great job and its providing a great value. Paid or not, he is doing a good job at what he was hired to do.
With due respect Mike, there are a lot of merchants that disagree with you and many have left Antioch in part because of the Chamber. Would he work hard for Antioch? I believe so.
@Julio – I have found value in the Antioch Chamber. That is my personal opinion. I am not endorsing ANY candidate in any Antioch race due to my candidacy as a school board member.
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