Manuel L. “Manny” Soliz, Jr.
Businessman – Investment Manager

I have a solid record of experience and action. My community involvement includes: Antioch City Council, charities, and service organizations.

Antioch Schools & Mello-Roos. I have a 100% commitment to our schools. As a member of the City Council I served on the Mello-Roos Board. We successfully hammered out an agreement between the Antioch School District and the City to reduce the Mello-Roos debt by $15 million and the pay back period by nine years. I am a member of Antioch Music Foundation, City Park Playground Project, co-founder of the Delta Blues Festival, and the Chamber of Commerce.

Transportation/Jobs/Growth/Police. As a member of the City Council, I fully supported Slatten Ranch and other similar projects. I am proud of the fact that as the State was taking away revenues, Antioch was benefiting from a growing business tax base, allowing us to hire 22 additional police officers. I supported the two year moratorium on building new homes and helped in the lobbying effort for Congressional approval of $37 million to widen Highway 4.

Preserving Antioch History. I am currently working with others to preserve some of Antioch’s historical sites, including: Black Diamond Mines, Women’s Club, and the Chinese Tunnels in Old Rivertown Business District.

Education. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Economics at Stanford University.

Manny’s Commitment to Antioch’s Future. I grew up in Antioch and went to school here. I believe that America’s greatest leaders were also America’s greatest listeners. If you call me at my home, I will listen – 778-1573.