Matty Alappat for Antioch City Council . District 4

A Safer, Cleaner

Antioch - For All of US

LEADERSHIP THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER

Leadership, Rooted in Values

About Matty

As an IT Engineer, I have built my career in technology, working in hands-on technical roles with multinational companies. My work has involved solving complex technical challenges, working closely with customers, and helping lead projects from problem to solution.

Along the way, I learned something important: hard work matters, but so does opportunity. America gave me that opportunity — the chance to learn, grow, take on new challenges, and build a career I am proud of.

I am grateful for the opportunities I have had, and now I want to give something back — by serving my community, bringing people together, and doing my part for the country that has given me so much.

For me, public service is another way of giving back.

Practical Solutions That Work for Everyone

Cleaner City

Antioch should be a city we are proud to call home. I will support responsible investment in our infrastructure, cleaner public spaces, well-maintained parks, and pet-friendly areas that families can enjoy.

District 4 is lucky to have the beautiful Mokelumne Trail. I'd like to explore practical ways to make the trail even better, including regular cleanup and maintenance.

Public Safety

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home and in their neighborhood. Public safety should be one of Antioch's top priorities.

We need to make sure our Police Department has enough officers to serve our growing community. That means filling existing vacancies, recruiting qualified officers and retaining experienced ones - while giving them the resources and support to do their jobs effectively.

Residents can also play an important role in keeping their neighborhoods safe. I would like to see stronger Neighborhood Watch programs throughout Antioch and better communication between residents and our Police Department. Antioch already has these programs, and we should encourage more neighborhoods to participate.

We should also make smart use of technology. Tools such as ALPR cameras, security cameras, crime mapping, and other modern technology can help our officers investigate crimes and respond more effectively. Technology should be used responsibly. Only authorized officers should have access to sensitive information, and every search should be recorded and regularly audited.

Keeping Antioch safe requires police, technology, and the community working together.

Downtown Revitalization and Local Jobs

A strong local economy benefits everyone. We should keep working to revitalize Rivertown, bring in new shops and restaurants, and make better use of empty storefronts. We also need to support the businesses that are already here by making it easier to do business in Antioch. That means reducing unnecessary delays in getting permits and approvals. As Antioch grows, that growth should bring more jobs, services, and opportunities for residents.

Antioch also has something special that we should take better advantage of, our waterfront. We should explore ways to make Rivertown more of a destination for residents and visitors. Ideas like a riverwalk, better waterfront access, and more family-friendly activities could bring more foot traffic to support our local businesses.

Therefore, I believe it's important to hear directly from our business owners. In the coming weeks, I plan to visit with local business owners and talk about the challenges they're facing. I'll share what I learn and what steps we can take.

Thoughtful Housing and Homelessness Solutions

Every unhoused person's situation is different. We should work with trained social workers and other service providers to understand the challenges each person is facing, and connect them with the right help. During that time, temporary shelter can provide a safe place to stay, food, and access to services. The goal should be to help people overcome these challenges and become stable and self-sufficient. At the same time, we should maintain clear and reasonable rules for the use of our public spaces.

Homelessness doesn't stop at city boundaries. That's why the County should take a larger role, with cities working together as partners.

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