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Born, Raised, & Leading
in Orange County

Over the course of two decades in public service, Sergio Contreras has stood up for working families and delivered real results that strengthen the communities he serves.

 

As a Midway City Sanitary District Director, former Councilmember, former School Board member, and Executive Director of United for Student Success, Sergio has actively worked to clean up the streets of Orange County, making his area a more desirable place to live, work and play. 

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Sergio's Leadership & Accomplishments include:

Protecting the Health & Safety of our Community on the
Midway City Sanitary District

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  • Kept our trash collection rates among the lowest in Orange County;

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  • Helped keep our sewer system spill-free for over 1,000 days,  protecting our neighborhoods, streets, and local waterways;

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  • ​Grew community outreach so more residents know what district services are available and how to use them;​

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  • Championed the District’s first-ever 5-year plan to invest in our sewer system, prevent overflows, protect against emergencies, and keep service reliable for years to come;

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  • ​Hosting 18 FREE bulky-item clean-up events at no additional cost to help residents keep over 400 tons of unwanted items off our streets; and

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  • ​Implementing a mattress recycling program that saved over $34,000 in tonnage fees and generated $19,000 in new revenue.

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Improved Educational Opportunities for Local Students on
Westminster School Board

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  • Modernized the city’s school facilities and improved safety while recruiting and retaining more teachers as President of the Westminster School Board.
     

  • Established an all-day kindergarten system, making Westminster School District the first in Orange County to provide day-long kindergarten at all school sites.
     

  • Expanded after-school programs to keep kids off the streets and provided extended-day learning opportunities to help students with English and math. He also increased district-wide access to music and arts programs and computers. 
     

  • Created and led “Youth Career Connections” as Executive Director  for Orange County United Way, a work-based learning initiative that connects students directly to employers and infuses classroom learning with real-world experiences.​

Enhanced Government Transparency and
Expanded Resources for Local Families on the
Westminster City Council

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  • Created and implemented an employee reporting hotline to ensure greater transparency and accountability in Westminster’s local government. The hotline lets employees anonymously report issues such as corruption, sexual harassment, fraud, and other ethics concerns, promoting a workplace culture that deters misconduct and upholds regulatory standards.
     

  • Upgraded the Westminster Family Resource Center to help families in need.

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  • Initiated Westminster's first-ever live English-Vietnamese interpretation service at council meetings

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  • Introduced city council term limits

Addressing Homelessness and Boosting the Business Climate on
the Westminster City Council

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  • Approved additional funding and services to combat homelessness in Westminster.
     

  • Initiated Westminster's Economic Development Strategic Plan to provide city resources that enhance opportunities for businesses to succeed.

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  • Approved 135 affordable housing units

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  • Initiated Westminster's first-ever Homeless Task Force

Upgrading Parks and City Infrastructure on the
Westminster City Council

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  • Led the largest upgrade to Westminster’s park system since 1996, including 22 park facilities and a $10.4 million investment in community facilities. 

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  • Led efforts and secured state grant funding to create the Mendez Monument Park and Mendez Freedom Trail in honor of the desegregation case that put Westminster on the map, and partnered with the Orange County Department of Education to develop curriculum on the Mendez Trail. Once completed, this project will make Westminster a historical destination for students throughout Orange County to visit and appreciate.​

 

  • Orchestrated the cleanup of Hoover Street by creating an award-winning 2.5-mile bike and pedestrian trail for residents and visitors to enjoy.
     

  • Oversaw the city’s first general plan update in decades, and also led the effort to create the city’s first Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan.
     

  • Initiated and unanimously approved Orange County’s first Active Transportation Plan, securing $2.8 million in grant funding for complete streets projects.
     

  • Installed emergency call boxes in all Westminster parks to enhance public safety, and placed outdoor exercise equipment in local parks to improve public health, at no cost to taxpayers.

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