Sonia CarterIncumbent
Candidate for City Council (At-Large), El Centro · Incumbent
Sonia Carter is a lifelong El Centro resident who has worked for the El Centro Elementary School District for more than 26 years. A graduate of Central Union High School, she holds a Master of Science in Information Systems and is pursuing a Doctorate in Education. She was elected to the El Centro City Council in 2022 and was later selected by her colleagues to serve as Mayor, a role she held for a time, after previously serving as Mayor Pro Tem. She is the only African American councilmember in Imperial County and has been appointed to the National League of Cities' Race, Equity and Leadership Council and to a League of California Cities policy committee.
Positions in brief
Prioritizes public safety, healthcare access, and thoughtful approaches to housing and homelessness, alongside support for local business and downtown revitalization.
Carter's campaign lists six priorities: strong public safety and secure neighborhoods; support for access to quality healthcare; thoughtful approaches to homelessness and affordable housing; expanded parks, public spaces, and reliable transportation; a business climate where entrepreneurs can grow; and bringing more activity and economic opportunity to downtown El Centro.
On the issues
Supports strong public safety and neighborhoods where families feel secure.
“Strong public safety and neighborhoods where families feel secure”
Source →Supports access to quality healthcare for El Centro residents.
“Supporting access to quality healthcare for El Centro residents”
Source →Supports thoughtful approaches to reducing homelessness in El Centro.
“Thoughtful approaches to homelessness and affordable housing”
Source →Supports thoughtful approaches to expanding affordable housing.
“Thoughtful approaches to homelessness and affordable housing”
Source →Supports expanded parks, public spaces, and reliable transportation.
“Expanded parks, public spaces, and reliable transportation”
Source →Wants a business climate where entrepreneurs can grow and thrive.
“A business climate where entrepreneurs can grow and thrive”
Source →Wants to bring more energy, activity, and economic opportunity to downtown El Centro.
“Bringing energy, activity, and opportunity to the heart of our city”
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