Council Member, Council District 6 — City of Stockton

Kimberly Warmsley is a candidate for the city of Stockton City Council, District 6. Kimberly was born and raised in Stockton, California. Her roots were deeply enriched in South Stockton and Weston Ranch. Kimberly is the daughter of a United States Army hero and a public health advocate. Her grandfather was a U.S. Marine and U.S. Navy hero, and her grandmother was a state employee. They all inspired her to work hard and commit herself to public service and community. She was taught early on the values of working families.

Kimberly attended San Joaquin Delta College where she earned Associate of Arts degrees in Public Safety, Business Administration and Sociology. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at CSU Stanislaus. She is also a Doctoral Candidate at University of Southern California studying Social Work and Transformative Policy.  Kimberly has long been active in the community. She has worked with organizations such as the Urban Chamber of Commerce, Weston Ranch Community Association, Head Start Board of Directors, American League of Civil Liberties, CSU Student Body Union, Emerge of California 2017, Good Governance Class of 2017, Delta Water Board Advisory Committee, Central Valley Asian- American Chamber of Commerce and Parent Teacher Advisory groups. Her volunteer work includes educating the community about grant writing; coordinating efforts to assist people in finding jobs; and supporting individuals with small business development.As the former Chair of the Stockton Planning Commission, Kimberly has fought hard to ensure that Stockton is at the forefront of strategic planning to promote health and equity for South Stockton, an area that has been historically highly neglected. 

A wise scolar once stated the following: "either we accept responsibilty for the way things are now, or we accept responsbilty to vhange them". As an organzier, parent, mother and steward of this community, I have accepted repsosbilty to chnage the enviroemnt of our community, transforming it to a healthy community for all of us.  

Kimberly’s work is informed by her sincere belief that it is time for the community to recognize the need to be sensitive to all individuals seeking mental health treatment and care. She will work effectively to ensure that this city appropriately invests in communities that have been neglected and disenfranchised. She is an alliance builder and works hard to uplift and empower the community in self-care and healing.  Kimberly will ensure that mental health support remains an essential strategy in dealing with our homeless issues and in addressing crime.  

As a business owner in the heart of downtown Stockton, Kimberly is committed to improving business practices within the city.  Growing up in South Stockton instilled in her the importance of promoting multi-cultural businesses to improve commerce and create a healthy economic outlook. Community members should not have to travel miles from their homes in order to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, purchase clothes, or find activities for families and youths. They should not rely on hours’ long commutes to jobs in order to maintain their families. Kimberly is committed to bringing new jobs, business development and resources that are gravely needed for the district. Stockton needs good jobs. Companies that aspire to bring their businesses to Stockton must understand that unionized jobs with livable wages, good benefits and health care strengthen their bottom line and enhance the wellbeing of the community. When families thrive so do our local neighborhoods and communities.