LISTENING. LEADING. DELIVERING.
To my Concord neighbors,

As your Mayor, it is an honor to lead a city that is making real, measurable progress. Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County, but we have never lost the deep, neighborhood-first sense of community that makes us special.
I promised four years ago to put the well-being of Concord residents first. For the past four years, I’ve worked every day to make Concord a stronger, safer, and more affordable place to live for all who call Concord home. Promises kept. 
My vision for our city is simple: a vibrant community where every resident—from our students to our seniors—can thrive, work, and feel at home. I believe government works best when it focuses on people, families, and the future of our community—not politics. 
Concord’s ultimate strength is its people, and good decisions begin by listening to you. I am running for re-election to continue building, with you, a city that is safe, sustainable, and inclusive.
I invite you to support me, join our campaign, and share your voice. Let’s keep working together to move Concord forward.

Less politics. More listening. More results. A better Concord all.

Sincerely,
Laura Nakamura
Mayor of Concord

Promises Kept

Standing Up For all Concord Residents

A central question guides my leadership every day: “If our children are doing well, our community is doing well.” To ensure a high quality of life for all, my focus remains on delivering independent leadership and real results across the essential pillars of our city, because our neighborhoods matter, our families matter, and our quality of life matters. 

I protected Concord's future by standing up to powerful special interests, and I supported a return to responsible planning with credible partners. In May we approved a term sheet with the US Navy, a milestone not achieved in the many years prior to my tenure. I continue working hard to ensure independent, resident-focused decision-making.

As the Chair of the Homelessness Strategic Plan Working Group, I actively worked to reduce homelessness through strategic planning and practical, compassionate local action. Homelessness in Concord is down 50% during my tenure due to the hard work of community stakeholders. 

Housing affordability is a dire necessity everywhere. I worked hard to thoughtfully balance affordability and options while listening to residents and respecting the unique character and quality of life of Concord’s neighborhoods.

I prioritized responsible budgeting, which is critical to the continued, effective delivery of city services. And I maintained robust support for safe streets and neighborhoods, and supported Concord Police in their community policing initiative.

I've championed community-boosting investments, including a new downtown library for future generations, expanded parks, and family-friendly recreation like bicycling, a favorite of mine. Look for Concord's Pedalfest in September! And enjoy Music and Market this summer! 

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State of the City Speech - 15 Apr 2026

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