Greenfield voters had just one contested City Council race on Nov. 3, with Mayor Bob White and District 1 Councilmember Belen Garcia unopposed. The choice in District 3 was whether or not to keep incumbent Rachel Ortiz or elect challenger David Godoy, a DJ and former maintenance supervisor.
Early results show Godoy leading Ortiz with 62 percent of the vote as of 2:20am Wednesday, Nov. 4. He has 276 votes to Ortiz’s 170.
“Godoy really went out there and I am excited for him,” Ortiz says. “I don’t think he knows what’s in store, but the first year or two is a learning process and he will be fine.”
Godoy says he is ready and excited to possibly take on a new role.
“I want to try to speed up the process of bringing that YMCA and Recreation Center into the city, and work fast on the wastewater facility,” he says.
(The City Council implemented a temporary moratorium on new development due to the existing wastewater plant exceeding capacity.)
Greenfield voters are showing strong support for Measure O, a proposed 0.75-percent sales tax, which has 60 percent of the vote as of Wednesday morning.
The measure has received 993 yes votes, while 654 voters voted against the measure.
If approved, Measure O will extend an existing tax (Measure T) that is currently set to expire in 2027 for another six years to March 31, 2033. The revenue, about $1.4 million per year, is intended to support city services and community needs, according to City Manager Paul Wood.
“I am so happy about Measure O and I think people understand the need to support our first responders and police department and this is a way to do that,” Ortiz adds.
Election results remain unofficial as Monterey County officials continue counting ballots.
Residents can follow updated results through the Monterey County Elections Office.