People First. Real Results. A Leader Stockton Can Trust.
Born and raised in Stockton, Joey Veltri is a moderate conservative who believes in common-sense leadership, strong family values, and putting people before politics. Grounded in faith and guided by integrity, Joey believes that God, family, and community are the foundation of a strong and thriving city.
A proud graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Joey entered the Air Force Reserve immediately after high school, where he developed the discipline, accountability, and commitment to service that continue to shape his leadership today.
After his military service, Joey earned a certification in Landscape Design from San Joaquin Delta College and went on to build and operate a successful landscaping company for more than 20 years. He later continued his education through University of the Pacific, earning certification in mental illness and addiction studies. Joey is also a licensed California Realtor with eXp Realty and recently obtained his license as a California Notary Public.
Joey brings more than a decade of experience in public service and political leadership, including serving as a District Representative for California State Assembly District 13. Through years of working directly with residents, businesses, and community organizations, he has built strong relationships throughout Stockton and the surrounding region while gaining firsthand knowledge of the challenges families face every day.
As a husband, father, and lifelong Stockton native, Joey understands the importance of safe neighborhoods, responsible budgeting, economic growth, and restoring pride in the community. He is known as a man of principle and integrity who values loyalty, honesty, and accountability both in public service and in life.
Joey Veltri is running to bring practical leadership, unity, and real solutions to the people of Stockton — focused not on politics, but on results for the community he proudly calls home.
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Help the Campaign
1. Economic Development
We need to make San Joaquin County a place where businesses want to invest, families can afford to live, and workers can build a future. That means supporting small businesses, reducing unnecessary red tape, improving infrastructure, and creating partnerships that bring quality jobs here instead of pushing opportunity out of our community.
I believe economic development starts with public safety and smart budgeting. Businesses will not invest where they don’t feel safe or where government spending is unstable. We need to create an environment where entrepreneurs, tradespeople, and working families can succeed.
San Joaquin County has tremendous potential because of our agriculture, logistics, transportation corridors, and workforce. We should focus on workforce training, trade careers, and attracting industries that provide long-term careers instead of temporary programs.
We should prioritize local businesses first. When government spends money, we should ask: are we helping local employers grow, hire, and stay here?
2. Public Safety
Public safety is not a partisan issue — it’s a basic responsibility of government. Families deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods, parks, and businesses.
I support fully funding law enforcement, supporting first responders, and improving recruitment and retention so we have enough officers on the street. But public safety also means accountability, community trust, and prevention.
We need stronger coordination between law enforcement, behavioral health services, schools, and community organizations so we can address crime before it escalates
A safer community also helps economic development. When crime rises, businesses leave, investment slows, and families suffer.
I support a balanced approach: enforce the law, hold repeat offenders accountable, and invest in programs that keep young people out of gangs and violence in the first place.”
3. Budget / Fiscal Responsibility
The taxpayers of San Joaquin County deserve transparency and accountability. Government should live within its means just like families do.
I support balanced budgets, protecting reserve funds, and making sure every dollar is producing measurable results — not just growing bureaucracy.
We can’t continue throwing money at problems without asking whether programs are actually working. People want results, not excuses
A conservative-moderate approach means being fiscally responsible while still investing in core services like public safety, infrastructure, roads, and mental health.
I believe in prioritizing needs over politics. Before creating new programs, we should ensure existing programs are effective and accountable to taxpayers.
4. Homelessness
Homelessness is one of the biggest humanitarian and public safety challenges facing San Joaquin County. We need compassion, but we also need accountability.
The current system is not working well enough. San Joaquin County saw major increases in homelessness and unsheltered homelessness in recent years, despite significant funding being allocated to the issue.
I support a balanced approach: more mental health treatment, addiction recovery services, transitional housing, and job assistance — but also clear expectations and enforcement against dangerous encampments and criminal activity.
We cannot allow parks, sidewalks, and neighborhoods to become unsafe, but we also cannot ignore people who are struggling with addiction, mental illness, or economic hardship.
I support getting people help, but I also believe government programs should focus on outcomes: how many people are actually getting off the streets, finding treatment, and returning to stability?
A compassionate community also has to protect working families, seniors, and small businesses who are impacted by the homelessness crisis every day.