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2022 Election Results

The official vote count was conducted by the Independent Election Vendor, Unilect in coordination with the SEIU Local 521 Elections Committee and member observers on Wednesday, February 10, 2022, at the SEIU Local 521 Headquarters located at 2302 Zanker Rd.

Bylaws amendments that passed can be reviewed here.

The following eligible nominated candidates were elected to the 2022 Local 521 Executive Board for each office listed below and announced on Wednesday, February 9, 2022:

Officer Positions:

Chief Elected Officer (CEO): Riko Mendez; President: Carlton Allen; Secretary: Jim Heaney; Treasurer: Donald Michael Allen; Region 2 Vice President: Alicia Metters; Region 5 Vice President: Alicia Aleman.

Delegate Positions:

Santa Clara County (6): Janet Diaz, Lorena Briones, Andre Thomas, Jason Dorsey, Marvin Gin, Xavier Dupree; San Mateo County (2): Mercedes Segura; Natasha Sims; Santa Clara COE (2)Sarah Gianocaro; Dr. Angela Ballou; Fresno USD/FASTA (2): Debbie Acosta; Samuel Padilla; Kern County (3): Tracey Shofner, Robin Walters, John Rozzo; Kern Medical (2): Gabriel Garcia Barajas, LaShaka Pleasant Davis; Retiree (2): Carol Garvey, Laura P. Basua; Region 5 Trustee: Gil Garcia

Local-wide Article Amendments:

Shall SEIU Local 521 amend Article X Section 10 of the Bylaws: YES

Shall SEIU Local 521 amend Article XI Section 4 of the Bylaws: YES

Uncontested Winners by Acclamation:

The following officer, trustee, and delegate candidates were uncontested and therefore elected by acclamation. Click here to download the complete list. 

First Vice President: Mullissa Willette; Trustee At Large: Luci Latu; AFRAM Delegate: Arvelia Cooper Whigham; APALA: Silveria Bella Barela; Latino Caucus: Rachel Subega; Women’s Caucus: Jennifer Jensen; Region 1 Vice President: Tammy Dhanota; Region 1 Trustee: Trevor Gillis; Child Care Chapter: Patricia Moran, Ayde Jaime; Redwood City Composite: Charles Drechsler, Derek Bahamondes; San Jose City Composite: Yolanda Duran, Maisha Willis; Monterey County: Yvette Carreon, Victor Caravez; Santa Cruz County:Michael Fernwood, Natisha Williams; Salinas Composite: Victor Baez; Region 3 Vice President: Kate Selover; Stanislaus County: Eric Schwarzentraub; Region 4 Vice President: Riley Talford; Region 4 Trustee: Melissa Griggs; Fresno County: Brenda A. Delsid, Lucia Sapiens, Ocean Beverly; Kern Superior Courts: Linda Wallace


Election Dates

From January 10 to February 9, 2022, a vote will be held to elect SEIU Local 521’s Localwide Officers, Executive Board Delegates, and Trustees for the 2022-2025 term of office, and to amend the SEIU Local 521 Bylaws. (There will be no change to the dues structure.)

Only SEIU 521 union members may vote in the Local-wide Election. Become an SEIU 521 union member now! If you work for a non-profit or a private sector agency, please use this link to become an SEIU 521 member.

**If you did not receive the notice of election in the mail, please contact us at elections@seiu521.org as we may not have your current address.

Conducting Local Union Officer Elections – U.S. Department of Labor website

SEIU 521 Official Local-wide Election Notice, Rules & Procedures (PDF)


Official Candidates Certified by Election Committee

Candidates appear in alphabetical order under the position they are running for.
NOTE: All candidates were certified by the Election Committee on December 13, 2021.
Questions or concerns should be sent to the Elections Committee: elections@seiu521.org.