Mario Enriquez

Mario Enriquez is a member of the Stockton City Council in California, representing District 4. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Enriquez ran for election to the Stockton City Council to represent District 4 in California. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Enriquez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Mario Enriquez's professional experience includes working in higher education. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of the Pacific in 2010 and a graduate degree from the University of Southern California in 2016.^[1]

Enriquez has been affiliated with the following organizations:^[1]

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Alumni Association
Atlantik-Brücke New Bridge Alumni Association
Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs Alumni Association

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Stockton City Council District 4

Mario Enriquez defeated Gina Valadez-Bracamonte in the general election for Stockton City Council District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mario Enriquez (Nonpartisan)	51.8	8,081
	Submit photo	Gina Valadez-Bracamonte (Nonpartisan)	48.2	7,518

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,599
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Stockton City Council District 4

Gina Valadez-Bracamonte and Mario Enriquez defeated Jerome Clay, Henry Rodriguez III, and Ray Zulueta Jr. in the primary for Stockton City Council District 4 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Gina Valadez-Bracamonte (Nonpartisan)	33.2	2,784
✔		Mario Enriquez (Nonpartisan)	30.7	2,573
	Submit photo	Jerome Clay (Nonpartisan)	23.9	2,004
	Submit photo	Henry Rodriguez III (Nonpartisan)	7.2	603
	Submit photo	Ray Zulueta Jr. (Nonpartisan)	5.0	419

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,383
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

Mario Enriquez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Enriquez's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Mario Enríquez is a dedicated and passionate leader for Stockton and the Central Valley – a region he is proud to call home. He is a professor of Civic Leadership and the Director of the Center for Identity & Inclusion at the University of the Pacific (UOP). From a young age, Mario has pursued leadership opportunities, in part, due to the sacrifices his mother made for his family to achieve the American Dream. At the age of 13, Mario became involved in local government as the President of the Lathrop Youth Advisory Commission, leading the development of Lathrop’s first-ever skate park. His first job was working for the San Joaquin County Office of Substance Abuse to educate elementary youth on drug and alcohol prevention through the Students In Prevention program. Mario has dedicated his career to uplifting underserved voices. After graduating from UOP, Mario worked for UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights organization with a mission to build a pipeline for Latino youth leaders to serve their communities. He participated in two professional fellowships to develop fresh perspectives and leadership skills: The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Fellowship. He received his Master's degree from the USC Price School of Public Policy to better understand the policy-making process. Most recently, he trained over 3,000 LGBTQ+ leaders to run for elected office. Mario is committed and ready to serve is community!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Public safety & health: I’m committed to strengthening and working on critical issues impacting public safety and health. I will work with our police officers to ensure safe communities for all and this includes: investing resources, increasing incentives to join the police force, and creating effective response strategies across all neighborhoods. The health of our community is of high importance so I will work on prioritizing funding and enacting people-focused policies in healthcare, air quality and water conservation. I will work to ensure the issue of homelessness is addressed and provide resources such as mental health support services and shelters to uplift and support our unhoused community.
Improving our infrastructure: I’m committed to investing in projects that benefit the people of Stockton and the region such as transportation efficiency, quickly fixing potholes, and preparing for future climate-related floods and weather. I will ensure we revisit and invest in updated protocols to help with flood and storm damages. Transportation is vital in how we move around Stockton and I will work with key stakeholders and you to provide transparency in how we map out our routes and response times. Particularly in District 4, I will outline improved road plans to address speeding. Safety is critical with our infrastructure so I will work to reassess our crosswalks and build additional ones with lighted warnings.
Local economy & jobs: I’m committed to working with leaders from all working sectors that promote programs and incentives that actually create high paying jobs in District 4 and in Stockton. I will work with the business community and work on providing direct support to our small businesses. This includes being accessible, providing transparency on where funds are going and revitalizing key areas. There is great potential in applying for grants and additional funding to expand our spaces, create more parking, and beautify our storefronts and roads. There will also be a strategy to lining up plans to bring external funding, grants and partners to boost economy and good-paying jobs.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Infrastructure, education, homelessness and racial & economic equity.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first paid job was at 14 where I worked for the San Joaquin Office of Substance Abuse. There, I participated in the Students In Prevention Program (SIP) and had the opportunity to teach elementary youth in the region on drug & alcohol substance prevention. It was a yearlong program that opened my eyes to how to be an effective public speaker, engage with key stakeholders, and better understand the injustices that impact our region.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Transparency, Accountability and Accessibility! I’m committed to being open, transparent and accessible to all constituents and Stocktonians! I will commit to providing monthly meetings and quarterly email communications to give critical updates such as policy decisions and outcomes, budgeting, and specifics on current projects & investments happening in Stockton. Consistent communication is critical to ensure strong relationships and trust is built. I am also keen that consensus-building is vital to working efficiently and outlining good policies that benefit the communities we serve.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Organizations: North Valley Labor Federation, San Joaquin Building Trades Council, San Joaquin County Democratic Party, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, Planned Parenthood, Equality California, SEIU Local 1021, SEIU- United Healthcare Workers, Dolores Huerta Action Fund, Latino Victory Fund, Run For Something & Truman Democratic Club.

Individuals: Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta, Congressman Josh Harder, State Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman, Former Congressman Jerry McNerney, Congressman Eric Swalwell, Congressman Robert Garcia, Stockton City Councilmember Susan Lenz, Stockton Unified Board President Kennetha Stevens, Stockton Unified Board Vice-President Sofia Colon, Lathrop Mayor Sonny Dhaliwal, and Former SJ County Supervisor Steve Gutierrez.

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Mario Enriquez

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Biography

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Stockton City Council District 4

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Stockton City Council District 4

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