2025 Candidates for Common Good

Candidates for Common Good have committed themselves to leading with values consistent with the common good. This means they will use the common good as a guiding principle in how they govern, what policies they advocate, and the ways in which they interact with both voters and other candidates for office. Candidates for Common Good have taken the Vote Common Good Love In Politics Pledge. Multiple candidates in a race can receive this recognition, and just like the common good, it is non-partisan.

Interested in becoming a Candidate for Common Good?

Monica Sparks

Mayor: Kentwood, MI

“If elected as Mayor of Kentwood, I will govern with the common good as my guiding principle, ensuring that every decision prioritizes the well-being of all residents, fosters unity, and creates opportunities for shared prosperity. I commit to the Vote Common Good Love in Politics Pledge, embracing truth by leading with honesty and transparency, empathy by listening and advocating for those most in need, humility by working collaboratively and remaining accountable to the people, and courage by making just and compassionate choices, even when they are difficult.”

Bryan Hodge Vasquez

City Council: New York City, NY – 14

“I will govern with the conviction that the common good is best realized through real, tangible solutions that prioritize dignity, fairness, and opportunity for everyone. That means ensuring working families have access to genuinely affordable housing, creating good-paying jobs that offer clear pathways to security, and protecting immigrant communities who are integral to our neighborhoods. By focusing on practical policies—like strengthening public safety, expanding housing access, improving education, and upholding workers’ rights—I will work to build a more inclusive and equitable Bronx where no one is left behind.”