Disclosure Reveil Elk Grove Democratic Councilmember Takes PG&E Cash, Donates to Republican Officeholder
Sergio Robles has campaign finance practices that are antithetical to his party's orthodoxy
Even though he is nominally a member of the Democratic Party, Elk Grove City Councilmember Sergio Robles has campaign finance practices that are antithetical to his party's orthodoxy.
Campaign filings with the Elk Grove City Clerk's Office showed Mr. Robles accepted cash from A PG&E political action committee. Robles also donated to Republican Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume.
PG&E has been widely criticized for everything from excessive executive pay to their negligence that contributed to several wildfires in its Northern California service area. Many local Democratic organizations automatically disqualify party members from endorsements if the endorse or financially support Republicans.
As Robles plots his campaign for a second term, he raised $30,943 in 2025, with $20,825 coming in the last six months. Robles entered 2026 with $20,975.
Among the significant contributions of Mr. Robles are the following:
- Sen. Angelique Ashby - $1,000
- Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen - $1,000
- Elk Grove City Councilman Rod Brewer - $250
- Elk Grove Unified School District Trustee Delia Baulwin - $100
- Attorney Nick Avdis - $1,000
- Jonathan Fsher-Espinoza, Lobbyist, Plaid - $750
- Calif. Association of Realtors - $1,999
- Intl. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 340 - $2,500
- Laborers Local 185 - $1,494
- Sacramento Building Trades Council - $1,000
- Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce - $1,000
- Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 104 - $1,000
- Tailored Homes, Inc, Elk Grove - $2,500
- We Power California PG&E PAC - $450
- Giuseppe Zago, Executive Vice President Imprenta - $2,000
- John Vignocchi, Urban Capital - $1,500
As of today, no one has filed papers with the Elk Grove City Clerk's office declaring their candidacy for the District 4 seat.
