Meet Yvonne
"I grew up in Morgan Hill, this community built me. Now, with 6 years experience as Councilwoman, I am excited to announce
my candidacy for Mayor! Together, we can make our hometown
a safe place to live, work, play and thrive for everyone."
I am running for Mayor to build a better Morgan Hill. One that prioritizes public safety, economic strength and preserves our city's community essence, a Morgan Hill for everyone. With my experience in City leadership over the last 6 years, having earned a Masters in Urban Planning in Housing and Economic Development from NYU and deep roots in the community, I am the best candidate to serve our hometown. My policy entails community engagement, transparency, inclusion and equity. I have shown my commitment to prioritizing public safety, tackling the hard issues, listening and representing your voice and making data based decisions.
Let's ensure opportunities and our family-oriented community continue for the next generation. None of this happens without you. I humbly ask to earn your support and your vote to ensure that Morgan Hill continues to stand in support of all its residents and that it is a welcoming and safe community.
I look forward to working with you for a better Morgan Hill, our home!
Local Priorities
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Public Safety
Committed to continue advocating to ensure our police and fire departments have the resources they need to uphold our public safety standards, even in challenging economic times
2
Economic Development
Pursue advanced manufacturing, businesses to business sales, and grow tourism, healthcare and agribusiness to elevate Morgan Hill
3
Housing
Encourage diverse housing and objectives to meet
requirements on affordable, sustainable housing for future generations
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Recreation and Community
Expand youth sports, mental health access and healthy recreation activities like Viva Calles (an open streets program) that also brings economic development
4
Financial Stability
Responsible use of City funds and resources to address the General Fund deficit
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Infrastructure & Transportation
Continue to invest in, plan and maintain our infrastructure and continue advocacy for expanded transit, biking and pedestrian options
Endorsements
René Spring, Morgan Hill Council Member
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Rebeca Armendariz, Gilroy Council Member
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Zach Hilton, Gilroy Council Member
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John Horner, Morgan Hill Unified School District Board Trustee
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Iván Rosales Montes, Morgan Hill Unified School District Board Trustee
Mary Patterson, Morgan Hill Unified School District Board Trustee
Raeena Lari, Santa Clara County Board Trustee
Alicia Cortez, Gavilan Community College Board Trustee
Gabriel Gutiérrez, Gavilan Community College Board Trustee
Patricia Mondragón Doty, Gavilan Community College Board Trustee
Kathy Napoli, Gavilan Community College Board Trustee
Alex Kennett, Open Space Authority
REGIONAL SERVICE
Yvonne has years of experience representing Morgan Hill, governing and working on policy locally, regionally and statewide. She has the relationships to collaborate as Mayor across local governments to effectively advocate for our community across the region.
