It’s time to nominate your choice for the 2026 San Joaquin County bargaining team. Select from the nominees below and look out for emails and texts for online voting instructions. Voting begins on Oct. 15 and ends on Oct. 19. 2025. Please see candidate statements that have been made available below.

San Joaquin General Hospital (Vote for 2) 

• Lisa Bromstead 
• Christina Nguyen 
• Sunita Reddy 

  •       I am honored to have been nominated to serve as a member of our union’s bargaining team. I deeply appreciate the trust and confidence placed in me by my fellow team members.

         I take this responsibility seriously as this is a critical moment for all of us. I am committed to represent the voices, needs and concerns of our members at the bargaining table. My goal is to advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, job security and the respect we all deserve in the workplace.

         I look forward to work  collaboratively with team and keeping our union members informed, engaged and empowered throughout the bargaining process.

    In Solidarity,

    Sunita Reddy.

    Sterile Processing Department

    SJGH

• Eva Esqueda 
• Kari Turner 
• Crystal Curiel

Public Works (Vote for 2) 

• Tim Lowe

  • Public Works -Trades, Labor & Institutional (TLI)

    MY EXPERIENCE:

    Union member since 2008 – building unity and signing up new employees

    Chapter Board Delegate – making decisions for members’ benefit

    Bargaining/CAT Team Member – negotiated SJC County contracts, attended trainings

    Shop Steward – trained and actively representing members at worksites

    I’m Tim Lowe from Public Works, Road Maintenance. Nominated by peers to fight for better wages and working conditions, I’m committed to securing a fair contract for all.

    I would be honored to have your vote!

    Respectfully,
    Tim Lowe

• Louis Azevedo 
• Anna Villalpando Marquez
• Joseph Curtis
• Ruben Brown 

  • My name is Ruben Brown; I am currently working as a transfer driver at Public Works. I was Nominated to help workers have a voice at the table. I am committed to fighting for livable wage increases to keep up with inflation. I have been working for the county since February 2020, and I am currently a steward and understand the importance of being a member. To secure a fair contract, we must put in work something I have been doing as our steward and want to continue to do at the bargaining table.  It would be a privilege to represent SEIU membership during upcoming negotiations, VOTE FOR Ruben Brown.

    Thank you,

    Ruben Brown

  • Public Works Transfer Driver 

  • Bargaining unit: Trades, Labor & Institutional (TLI)

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• Shaun Freeman  - Utilities 

Human Services Agency (vote for 2) 

• Kristen Moe
• Rachelle Wilson 
• Ruben Montes
• Dawn  Sanchez 

BHS (vote for 2)

• Mark Hansen 
• Joe Grijalva 
• Adriana Martinez

Sheriff (vote for 1) 

• Michael Amodo 
• Rosemarie Martinez
  • I’ve been a proud SEIU member for over 10 years, and I would be honored to represent members as a voice in negotiations. I am committed to making sure our voices are heard and to fight for fairness, respect, and positive change for all of us.
• Amanda McGuire 

Public Health (vote for 1)

• Sidhartha Hazari 
• Dunyette Seymore 
• Rachelle Lopez

DCSS (vote for 1)

• Czerina Topping 
• Mary Lopez 

DA (vote for 1)

• Carla Waluck  
• Michelle Vargas
• Tina Cook  

  • My name is Tina Cook, and I am excited for the opportunity to represent the District Attorney’s Office at the bargaining table this year. I believe in standing strong for everyone and working together to move us forward during these challenging economic times. 

    I began my SEIU membership in 2001, and after more than 20 years, I am still proud to be part of this incredible team. I was part of the group that successfully reclassified an entire county, as well as a member of the negotiation team for a new contract. Through these experiences, I’ve gained a deep understanding of the challenges we face, especially the ongoing issue of wage stagnation in our county. 

    If chosen to represent the District Attorney’s Office, I will fight hard for fair and competitive wages, ensuring they reflect the value of our work. As a Legal Administrative Supervisor, I’ve seen firsthand the struggles in recruitment and retention, including the difficulty of hiring qualified candidates at starting wages that fall below what many service workers earn today. 

    I am committed to advocating for meaningful change, because we all deserve to be recognized, respected, and fairly compensated for the vital work we do every day.

• Domingo Rivera  

Seated by acclamation: 

• Bobby Smith – Veterans
• Trevis Stricklen – Probation
• Lowell Barber – Office of Emergency Services 
• John Alaniz Jr.    - Environmental Health 
• Johana Pastor Castro – EEDD
• George Lugo – Ag Commissioner 
• Vincent Villa – Admin 
• Joe Hernandez – Admin