MEET MAYOR
COURTNEY WELCH
An experienced Mayor and City Councilmember with a proven track record of delivering results for Emeryville families.
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COURTNEY WELCH is an East Bay native, proud mother of two, and Mayor and Councilmember for the city of Emeryville. Courtney's Mayoral appointment is historic, as the first Black woman to serve in the role.
Courtney has a long track record of community service, including serving as an elected Assembly District 15 delegate to the California Democratic Party and as the former secretary, chair, and political director of the California Young Democrats Black Caucus. Courtney currently serves on the Alameda County Housing and Community Development Advisory Board, the Center for the Vulnerable Child-Children's Hospital Oakland Consumer Advisory Board, the Homeownership SF Board of Directors, and the Oakland Elizabeth House Board of Directors. In 2023, Courtney was appointed to be an Assembly District 18 delegate by Assemblymember Mia Bonta.
“Mayor Courtney Welch doesn’t back down from a challenge. She’s dedicated to delivering results for families. She is working regionally to build an Emeryville that’s affordable for all our residents.”
MIA BONTA
Assemblymember, District 18
COURTNEY'S PRIORITIES
As a Mayor and City Councilmember, Courtney has a clear track record of ensuring Emeryville is an inclusive and more affordable community for everyone.
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I’ve championed an Emeryville for families and community members to live and thrive. As the City’s first Black Female Mayor, I am aware of those who have historically gone without representation on the City Council. And as a working mom, I know firsthand, the issues facing working families.
READ: "Emeryville has its first Black woman mayor. The timing is perfect." via San Francisco Chronicle
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