City of Escalon City Council Councilmember Malinda Walker

A true local, Malinda Walker attended Dent Elementary School, El Portal Middle School, and Escalon High School. She’s also had the experience of being a parent of a student at Escalon Unified School District—as well as head coach at Escalon High School.

In addition to working as a real estate agent and helping out with her family’s small business, she volunteers with the Escalon Educational Foundation and has served on the city’s Recreation Commission.

Walker outlined her priorities as a candidate on her Facebook page, including these five big goals: encourage and support small business; incentivize residential and commercial improvement; improve traffic flow and aesthetics on Hwy 120 for safety and commerce; create a diversified water supply; and support first responders by paying them a competitive wage and supplying them with high quality equipment.

First elected: Nov. 8, 2022

Day job: Real estate agent

Alma mater: California State University, Stanislaus (bachelor’s degree, economics)

Other positions held: Escalon Recreation Commission, Escalon High School head coach

Notable quote: “This election has gotten more attention and participation than in recent years past. As a community participant myself, this gives me a lot of hope for the future. Our citizens are looking for appropriate leadership, who listens to intention, and can help guide the community with an artful balance of keeping our wholesome, small-town values with the integration of modern tools, technologies, and facilities without putting undue burden on individuals.” (Source: Escalon Times)