Terrence Grindall for City Council
Experienced and Independent

• No Tax Increases
• Support Business and Bring Good Jobs
• Address Homeless Encampments
• Support Senior Services
• Protect Wetlands and Open Space
• Affordable Housing for Newark Residents

Vote by November 5th!

I am Terrence Grindall and I am seeking your vote for City Council. I am an experienced, visionary leader. I have the experience Newark needs.

I have balanced budgets without tax increases. I will not raise taxes.
I am the only candidate in this race with city management experience.
I am the only candidate in this race with expedience as an elected official.
I am the only candidate in this race who facilitated affordable housing projects in Newark.
I have assisted Newark businesses and have attracted businesses, such as Costco, to Newark
I am the only candidate in this race who does not accept campaign contributions, I will listen to you, not special interests.

I am a long time Newark resident and I am dedicated to our community. I was elected and served on Newark's School Board. I am a long-time member and past president of the Newark Rotary Club, Newark Optimist Club, and the Newark Educational Foundation. I've been an active participant in many community activities.

I have 34 years of experience in city planning and city management. Including 13 years working as an executive for the City of Newark.

As a City Council-member I would continue my work to improve our community. But I need your help! Please vote for me for City Council.

Maintain a balanced budget without more taxes.

Support Schools and the Library

Address Homlessness with Housing & Treatment

Support Police and Fire

Improve Parks and Recreation

Attract quality jobs & ensure adequate wages.

Smart Land Use and Affordable Housing

Improve Roads and Transportation

Beautify Newark

Improve parks and facilities throughout the city to benefit everyone. Our parks have been neglected for decades, and it's time for modern improvements that serve all residents. We need playgrounds that every child, regardless of ability, can enjoy.

Collaborate with the Newark Unified School District to improve education. The city government can and should offer more support to our schools.

Expand library hours. It's the best library in the County and should be more accessible to everyone in the community.

Equip the police force and Fire Department with the necessary resources, training, and technology to engage effectively with the community and maintain public safety.

Attract higher-paying jobs and expand apprenticeship programs.

Advocate for smart land use policies, ensuring developers contribute their fair share while protecting the environment.

Push for affordable housing options and assistance programs for home-buyers.

Enforce City Codes to keep our Newark clean and attractive.

Address the homeless crisis with compassion, treatment and housing.

Enhance transportation by fixing potholes, managing traffic, improving public transit, and making it safer to walk and bike.

Create "Quiet Zones" at railroad crossings to improve safety without ineffective loud horns.

Bring in businesses that provide local job opportunities and shopping options, which will increase revenue for city services without raising taxes.

Reduce the city's carbon footprint through solar power generation, high efficiency and electric vehicles.

Address the hazards caused by climate change such as extreme storms and sea level rise.

Bring in businesses that provide local job opportunities and shopping options, which will increase revenue for city services without raising taxes.

Worked for more than a decade guiding Newark’s community and economic development.

Attracted major businesses like Costco, restaurants, hotels, and large employers to Newark.

Served on the School Board during the pandemic and led the safe reopening of schools—well before neighboring districts.

Supported a Dual Language Immersion program where students learn both English and Spanish fluency.

Successfully advocated for the closure of a crime-ridden motel.

Played a key role in establishing Newark's first dog park, all-weather sports fields, and first new park in years—all accomplished without increasing taxes.

Ensured that new neighborhoods contributed positively to the community and brought in additional revenue.

Contributed to developing the new Library, Police Headquarters, and City Administration Building.

Actively involved in the community, serving as a long-term member and president of the Rotary Club, the Optimist Club, and the Newark Educational Foundation.

Endorsments

Soy Terrence Grindall y busco su voto para el Concejo Municipal. Soy un líder experimentado y visionario. Tengo la experiencia que Newark necesita.
Soy residente de Newark desde hace mucho tiempo y estoy dedicado a nuestra comunidad. Fui elegido y serví en la Junta Escolar de Newark. Soy miembro desde hace mucho tiempo y expresidente del Club Rotario de Newark, el Club Optimista de Newark y la Fundación Educativa de Newark. He sido un participante activo en muchas actividades comunitarias.

Tengo 34 años de experiencia en planificación y gestión de ciudades. Incluyendo 13 años trabajando como ejecutivo para la Ciudad de Newark.

No aceptaré contribuciones de campaña. Te escucharé a ti, no a los intereses especiales.

Por favor vota por mí para el Concejo Municipal.

我是Terrence Grindall，我希望获得您对市议会的支持。我是一位经验丰富、富有远见的领导者。我具备纽瓦克需要的资深经验。我是纽瓦克的长期居民并致力于服务我们的社区。我曾当选并在纽瓦克学校董事会任职。我是纽瓦克扶轮社、纽瓦克乐观主义者俱乐部和纽瓦克教育基金会的长期会员和前任主席。我一直是许多社区活动的积极参与者。我具有34年的城市规划和城市管理经验，这其中包括执行领导纽瓦克市13 年的工作经验。我不会接受竞选捐款。我会倾听您的声音，但不是特殊利益的声音。请为我竞选市议会投票。