COUNCILMEMBER MONICA WILSON

District 4 · Antioch City Council

Councilmember Monica Wilson is a proven, results-driven leader known for her collaborative approach, transparent decision-making, and commitment to practical solutions that benefit Antioch's families. Now in her fourth term representing District 4, she made history as Antioch's first African American woman elected to the City Council and has delivered meaningful change.

Monica has led on the toughest issues facing Antioch, pushing for police reform and accountability, expanding mental health crisis response teams, advancing real solutions to homelessness, and taking action to protect neighborhoods by banning new liquor stores in overconcentrated areas. When others hesitated, Monica stepped up to lead.

A recognized regional and statewide voice, Monica has been on the frontlines of the fight against human trafficking. In her previous role as Program Manager with Love Never Fails, she helped drive regional methods to combat trafficking while expanding coordinated services for survivors across Contra Costa County. She also worked alongside the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office to help establish the County’s Human Trafficking Task Force, turning advocacy into action.

With more than two decades of experience as a community organizer, nonprofit leader, and public servant, Monica has built a reputation for effective collaboration, transparency, and accountability. She is known for getting results, standing up for working families, and ensuring institutions deliver on their promises. She understands that leadership isn’t about talk — it’s about taking responsibility and delivering real outcomes.

As Antioch faces major challenges, Monica Wilson is focused on what matters: safer neighborhoods, stronger communities, and a city that works for everyone — not just the well-connected.

  • Fourth-term Antioch City Councilmember; first African American woman elected

  • Chair, Northern California Democratic Party Women’s Caucus

  • Former Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Contra Costa County

  • Board Member, Tri Delta Transit

  • Staff Advisor, FemDems

  • Outreach Coordinator, Grateful Garment Project

  • Former Program Manager, Love Never Fails

  • Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County

  • Former roles with San José–Evergreen Community College District and Mills College

Regional Leadership

  • California President, National Federation of Democratic Women

  • Chair, California Democratic Party Women's Caucus

  • Board Member, California Massage Therapy Council

  • Advisory Board Member, Love Never Fails

  • Founding Member, East Contra Costa Women’s Leadership Initiative

Transportation & Infrastructure

  • Current Board Member, Delta Diablo (Former Board Chair)

  • Former Board Member, Tri Delta Transit (Former Board Chair)

  • Former Board Member, Contra Costa Transportation Authority

Leadership & Service