For more than 35 years, John Mercurio has worked to improve East Bay trails, protect open space, and make our regional parks more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. As a member of the East Bay Regional Park District Board, John has focused on practical leadership, responsible stewardship, and delivering results for park users across Contra Costa County.

John believes our parks are one of the East Bay’s greatest public treasures - places where families connect with nature, communities come together, and future generations learn the value of conservation and public access.

During his first term, John built strong working relationships with park users, local elected officials, community leaders, and Park District staff to help move critical projects forward, improve trail safety, and advocate for the opening of new parklands.

Now, John is running for re-election to continue protecting the integrity of our regional parks while ensuring they remain safe, welcoming, and accessible for all.

John's Priorities

• Expanding and connecting regional trails

• Opening more public parkland

• Improving trail safety and maintenance

• Protecting natural habitats and open space

• Supporting responsible wildfire prevention

• Ensuring long-term funding for parks and operations

John Mercurio has spent a lifetime serving our parks and trails—not for political gain, but because he believes public lands belong to all of us.

Join John’s campaign and help keep experienced, thoughtful leadership working for our East Bay Regional Parks.