John G. Bliss, Jr
Candidate for City Council Member, Merced, District 6 · Retired Educator
John G. Bliss Jr. is a lifelong Mercedian who has taught AP Government and Economics at Buhach Colony High School for more than 37 years, also serving as a coach.
Positions in brief
Bliss has campaigned on making Merced stronger and safer for families.
Coverage of his campaign describes a focus on public safety and community strength, framed around helping Merced families thrive.
On the issues
- Public Safety & Policing
Calls public safety his top campaign priority and wants police and fire departments fully staffed and equipped.
“You have to consider public safety as the first pillar of any campaign.”
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Wants the city to partner with other government agencies to provide addiction and mental-health programs as part of its homelessness response.
“We need to have good partnerships with other government agencies to provide addiction programs and mental health programs.”
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Supports prioritizing road maintenance and pothole repair across all of the city's neighborhoods, not just some.
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
As the area around UC Merced grows, wants a balance between affordable housing and higher-end housing options.
“Yes, we're going to have affordable housing. But we're also going to have housing that people might aspire to as well.”
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