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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
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Urged the council to pay closer attention to the police commission and its role in building trust in the Sycamore Corridor, and later criticized spending on the water park versus homelessness.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 22, 2026 · 1:17:32 →Expressed support for economic development efforts and emphasized the importance of setting clear performance goals for any new hire.
City Council (Special) - Aug 31, 2026 · 2:49:50 →Shared historical perspectives on Antioch's growth, community arts, and past economic conditions.
City Council (Special) - Aug 31, 2026 · 1:41:04 →Ms. Case suggested that the city needs a better plan to support existing businesses and that the planning department should tour the city to better understand its unique character.
General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) (Regular) - May 11, 2026 · 1:49:16 →News & external sources (10)
Antioch Council to discuss hiring Economic Development Director, forming department, again | Antioch Herald
Finalize agreement to expand DOJ-required monitoring consultant’s contract Consider potential whistleblower lawsuit By Allen D. Payton During a special meeting Monday, August 31, 2026, the Antioch City Council ...
Council candidate Becker: While other cities build a future, Antioch keeps cleaning up its past | Antioch Herald
Dear Editor: How do we move forward when it feels like we keep taking steps backward? That’s the question I find myself asking every time a new City Council agenda is released – and why I talk so much. Across t...
Antioch Council to finalize reestablishing Economic Development Dep’t, decide on downtown security services | Antioch Herald
Discuss 2027-28 General Fund Budget with projected $11.2M deficit, consider closing Marina due to annual subsidy Receive reports on APD Reform, Youth Services, Delta Landing homeless hotel in Pittsburg, vote on...
Antioch Council to finalize reestablishing Economic Development Department, with director or assistant city manager dual role | Antioch Herald
Plus, discuss downtown security services, vote on emergency fuel purchase, more traffic calming devices, increasing investigative services contract, more water park repairs & improvements, and report on sta...
Antioch Council agrees to reestablish Economic Development Department, hire director | Antioch Herald
May combine with assistant city manager position Approves expansion of contract with DOJ monitoring consultant for police department By Allen D. Payton During their Special Meeting on Monday, August 31, 2026, t...
Antioch City Council Moves Toward Standalone Economic Development Department
On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council directed staff to return with a plan for a standalone economic development department. Staff presented two options: a dedicated economic development director or an… The post Antioch City Council Moves Toward Stand...
Oakley Celebrates Opening of First Wine Tasting Room in Historic Downtown Building
OAKLEY, CA — More than 120 years of Oakley history has been given new life as a restored downtown building opened its doors as the city’s first wine tasting room–… The post Oakley Celebrates Opening of First Wine Tasting Room in Historic Downtown Bui...
Podcast: Sean McCauley Talks El Campanil, Vacancy Tax, Economic Development and AI
On this episode of the Be Curious Contra Costa Podcast, Sean McCauley stops by to provide updates on several of his latest projects — and, as usual, the conversation goes… The post Podcast: Sean McCauley Talks El Campanil, Vacancy Tax, Economic Devel...
Editorial: BREAKING — Antioch Discovers Economic Development
This is basically the municipal equivalent of a caveman discovering fire for the first time. “Wait… you mean the City of Antioch should have people whose actual job is to… The post Editorial: BREAKING — Antioch Discovers Economic Development appeared...
New Report on California’s Oil and Gas Industry Decline and Its Implications
Merced, CA—The UC Merced Community and Labor Center has released Fueling Transitions, a report documenting California’s oil and gas industry decline, and its implications for employment, property taxes and county… The post New Report on California’s ...