Thank you for visiting my website. I have been honored to serve as your City Councilmember and Mayor in the City of Duarte for the past 31 years.  Even with the positive trends seen in Duarte during my tenure, there is still much to be accomplished - and that is why I am seeking re-election in District 1. With  three generations of my family still living here, Duarte has become more than just a place to live. It is my HOME and my COMMUNITY.  I appreciate the willingness of so many, who share my vision for a better Duarte, to help with my campaign so that we can continue to be the pride of the San Gabriel Valley. You, along with all Duarte residents, deserve to live, work, and play in a thriving, vibrant community. I will work tirelessly to achieve the goals stated in the ballot statement below.  Thank you again. Please feel free to contact me below.  I will respond to all emails as quickly as possible.  

Your vote for Margaret Finlay will keep Duarte moving forward.  Thanks for your trust.

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Experience counts – now, more than ever.

During the past two years, Duarte has lost three veteran Councilmembers, with a combined city experience of more than 60 years. My leadership experience and commitment to you, along with my Master’s Degree in Public Administration, have helped me work with city staff to achieve:

Increased grant funding and sales tax revenue, providing funds for additional services for teens and Seniors, while maintaining a stable budget and a healthy reserve;

Sustained growth at the award-winning City of Hope with a new parking structure, 147-room hotel, and Duarte Outpatient Clinic;

Expanded new mixed-use housing developments near the Gold Line station and on Huntington Drive,  providing needed homes and adhering to state-mandated housing increases;

Successful navigation through the COVID pandemic, using creative methods to provide expanded services for our community;

Crime reduction of 3.5% in Part 1 major crimes.

With your important voice, over the next four years we can:

Continue to address homelessness and keep our sidewalks and parks safe for public use;

Create a successful wildfire mitigation program;

Increase communication avenues for all citizens;

Maintain downward crime trend.

Your vote for me, Margaret Finlay, will keep Duarte on the right path. Thanks for your trust.

Margaret Finlay – Qualified, Dedicated, Proven Leadership

My Supporters

(Partial List)

Mayor John Fasana (retired) and Kris Fasana

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Congresswoman Grace Napolitano

Duarte City Councilmembers Jody Schulz, Sam Kang, Toney Lewis, Vinh Truong

Duarte School Board President Reyna Diaz, Board Members Ken Bell, Ceci Carroll, Frank Figueroa and Dr. James Finlay

Assembly Member Blanca Rubio

Senator Ed Hernandez (retired)

Senator Susan Rubio

Senator Anthony Portantino

Mayor Lois Gaston (retired)

Azusa Mayor Robert Gonzales

Arcadia Mayor Tom Beck

Monrovia Mayor Tom Adams (retired)

Upper Water District Vice President Jennifer Santana

Lino and Russel Paras

Steve Hernandez

Ian and Annie Finlay

Megan Christensen Finlay

Darrell Carroll

Ruben Diaz

Rosa Bell

Dave and Marsha Moore

Kamili and Ernie Mathis

Sherry and Alvin Ho

Karen Vance

Stan and Cathy Bechtel

Jackie Burkhard

Henry Loh

Jatin, Kalpna and Diya Shah

Lydia and Steve Carswell

Martha Hernandez

The Edgar Bourne Family

Tina Heany

Amalia and Manuel Ramirez

Sally Mielke

Lincoln and Maureen Saul

Chris and Celia Reed

Mark Sparks

Nick Zigic

Margareta Magnani

Doris Cortice

Rochelle and Yvan Carpio

Chuck Belba

Merla Canoy

Pauline Monge

Linda Thompson

Val and Mark Durham

Mary Ann Ur

Dr. Andrew Raubitscheck

Judy and Mark Miller

Fabrizio and Patricia Renna

Mr. Gaetano D'Aquino

The Leroy Sherman Family

Dan and Mary Brush

Benjamin Escobal

Campaign Advisory Committee

John Fasana, James Finlay, Chris Frye, Lois Gaston, Donna Georgino, Larry Marino, Ian Finlay, Alana Johnson, Lydia Carswell, Megan Finlay, Lydia Carswell, Reyna Diaz, Megan Warnick, Evan Finlay, Valerie Reeves Finlay