Pittsburg's Mayor and a fourth-generation resident, fighting to keep opportunity close to home. Together, we can build a Pittsburg where everyone is proud to work, live, and thrive.
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My great-grandparents migrated to Pittsburg after World War II, joining many Black families who left the South seeking opportunity and a better life. They found it here, and four generations later, I am honored to serve the city that has given my family so much.
I graduated from Pittsburg High School, went on to Diablo Valley College, and transferred to San Francisco State University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. I later completed my Master's in Public Policy from Golden Gate University.
For over 20 years, I worked at PG&E in Oakland, leading belonging and diversity programming across diversity, equity and inclusion, supplier diversity, marketing, operations, and public policy.
What I remember most from growing up here is how my mother's job in town meant less commuting and more family time. People shouldn't have to leave Pittsburg to find good jobs or sit in traffic for hours. I returned home determined to make that reality for current and future generations.
I started by joining city commissions and using my public policy background to contribute to our community. In 2022, I was elected to the City Council. In December 2025, I was unanimously selected by my fellow council members to serve as Mayor.
Good jobs keep families in Pittsburg. Safe neighborhoods let kids thrive. Strong infrastructure attracts businesses. And when young people have real opportunity here, they stay. It's all connected.
I grew up in Pittsburg and had to leave to find opportunity. I came back so the next generation doesn't face that same choice. Every young person in this city deserves whole-child support: good schools, enrichment programs, safe spaces, mental health resources, and pathways to jobs and entrepreneurship right here at home.
Pittsburg is a labor town, and our residents should not have to drive hours to find a good-paying job. I'm committed to bringing jobs closer to home, strengthening our business community, and making Pittsburg a place where people can work, spend, and stay. When families can afford to live here and find opportunity here, our whole community wins.
Everybody deserves to be safe, and public safety is a whole-community effort. I believe in a collaborative approach that brings together the Police Department, community organizations, and Public Works to address safety from every angle. We will use data to find gaps and patterns, ensure our approach is fair, and tackle the interconnected challenges facing our community.
You cannot build a strong community on crumbling infrastructure. Pittsburg needs well-maintained roads, reliable utilities, modern facilities, and transit options that actually work for working families. As a Tri-Delta Transit Board representative, I'm already fighting for cleaner, more affordable, more connected transit. And as we grow toward a projected population of 100,000 by 2040, we need to plan and build accordingly.
Pittsburg has always been very much a village — a close-knit, diverse community where people genuinely care for each other.
From ribbon cuttings to neighborhood gatherings, Dionne shows up for Pittsburg.
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