Ed Balico

He was first elected to the Hercules City Council for a four term in November 2000. He was appointed Vice Mayor in December 2001 and became Mayor in 2002. He was re-elected in November 2004, and was reappointed to be Mayor for 2007. As Mayor, his administration was accused of corruption where he immediately resigned facing a recall which eventually led to the recall of two of this fellow council members.