(DUBLIN, Calif) – OpGov.News spoke with Dubin City Council District 2 candidate, Steve Lorey, about the upcoming election and his values. Before running for City Council, Lorey served 27 years in the United States Army and was the Garrison Command Sergeant Major for the Parks Reserve Forces Training Area.
When asked what sets him apart from the other candidates running for District 4, Lorey said it is his “leadership experience.” Reflecting on that time of his life, he said, “when you are part of a fast-moving organization, you learn to lean on your core values.” This, Lorey feels, makes for a good leader.
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According to Lorey, if nominated to the City Council, some of the first actions he would take are to “ingratiate...with the staff and process." He said that this would help to determine "the city's priorities and how the city got to where it is." Lorey said that he believes one must have a solid baseline so he doesn’t “get too far ahead” of themselves. He also said that he worries about “the small adjustments that can make a profound impact on the quality of life of the citizens.”
Lorey stated that his values include public safety, physical sustainability, and civic engagement and believed that while “Law enforcement are public servants,” they should not be militarized. Alternatively, he said that the police should communicate more with the community itself so “the public gets to know them.” On physical sustainability, he thinks Dublin should continue its current trend of investing “at a moderate pace” and be “physically prudent.”
When discussing civic engagement, Lorey said that the younger generation should “get involved with local government” so they can “grow and become responsible citizens.” To those who don't believe their vote matters, Lorey said, “we think of politics as civic obligation, civic duty, and a chance to make an impact on your community,” and that even though there are many votes, each one matters. Regarding the housing crisis, the council needs to partner with the community to encourage sustainable buildings” and “meet the requirements that meet with the state.” The issue will not be solved easily, but the community can “chip away at the problem.”
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Some of the main issues Lorey said he has heard from his neighbors that he wants to take on are on whether “ICE...should be operating in Dublin,” which he also opposes. He also agrees that FCI Dublin, the former women's prison, should not be repurposed as an ICE detention center.
Another concern he has heard is regarding Flock security cameras. He believes that Chief Fox, police Chief of Dublin, uses "the technology responsibly and has the right safeguards in place to ensure that citizen privacy is protected while they leverage law enforcement.” He also says the camera helps police do their job effectively. Forey has a strong perspective on community and what it means to “know who your neighbors are.”
He has deep respect and devotion to the Dublin community and wants to continue that tradition. Finally, he believes an effective leader has “great character,” and we should elect people who “seek office for the community and not their selfish gain.” They must be as transparent as possible with citizens.
To learn more, check out his campaign website. Remember to vote for the City Council members by November 3, 2026.
To add to or correct any information in this report, please contact me at stefan.p@lead4earth.org.
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