Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Adelanto Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

6 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Mayor · 1 seat

Ronald BeardCustomer service representative listed on the county ballot for Adelanto mayor.1sourced
Stevevonna EvansAdelanto Councilwoman and founder of the Adelanto Water Justice Coalition, running for Mayor.6sourced
Gabriel ReyesIncumbent8sourced

City Council Member · Vote for up to 2

The ballot has two contests: Mayor (one seat) and City Council Member (two seats; voters choose up to two of three candidates).

3 notes on these statements

Stevevonna Evans is a City Council member whose term expires in November 2028. City of Adelanto

Gabriel Reyes, Angelo Meza and Amanda Uptergrove hold seats whose terms expire November 2026 and are on the ballot. City of Adelanto

Measure P, a 1% local sales tax, is also on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot for Adelanto voters. San Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Daniel RamosMayor Pro Tem; term ends November 20286sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz2 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesMeasure P local sales tax, Data centers and industrial development, Streets and infrastructure Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

County mails ballots and early voting begins

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Measure P local sales tax

Where it standsThe City Council voted 4-1 on July 8, 2026 to put a 1% transactions and use tax measure, Measure P, on the Nov. 3 ballot.

What's on the tableHow the City would spend the new general-fund revenue if voters approve it, and what the Council funds if they do not.

The ballot question describes a 1% transactions and use tax providing approximately $3,000,000 annually until ended by voters. Adelanto City Council Resolution No. 26-37 (sales tax measure), adopted July 8, 2026 · Jul 8, 2026
The City Attorney's impartial analysis says the tax would take effect April 1, 2027 and proceeds would be audited annually. San Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026
The Victorville Daily Press reported that the current sales tax rate in Adelanto is 7.75%, of which 1% is returned to the city. Victorville Daily Press · Jul 30, 2026
The resolution says the City has more than $100 million in unfunded street and infrastructure projects. Adelanto City Council Resolution No. 26-37 (sales tax measure), adopted July 8, 2026 · Jul 8, 2026

Data centers and industrial development

Where it standsIn August 2026 the Planning Commission voted 3-2 against recommending a zoning update that would add data centers and other land uses to industrial districts.

What's on the tableWhether and how to change the zoning code to allow data centers, and how to handle industrial projects that are entitled or pending.

As reported by the Southern California Sentinel, the Planning Commission voted 3-2 on Aug. 19, 2026 against recommending the zone changes to the City Council. Southern California Sentinel (sbcsentinel.com): Adelanto data center zoning, Aug. 2026
Mayor Reyes’s campaign site lists potential industrial development as part of Adelanto’s progress. Gabriel Reyes for Mayor (campaign site)

Streets and infrastructure

Where it standsThe City cites more than $100 million in unfunded street and infrastructure needs, and the Council approves paving and rehabilitation contracts through the year.

What's on the tableHow much of the City's money goes to street and infrastructure repair, and whether new revenue is dedicated to it.

Resolution 26-37 says the City has 250 miles of streets, 130 miles of sidewalks and 261 miles of pipes with infrastructure needs. Adelanto City Council Resolution No. 26-37 (sales tax measure), adopted July 8, 2026 · Jul 8, 2026
The Council's June 24, 2026 consent calendar included a $1,895,875 construction agreement with Sully-Miller for the Air Expressway Rehabilitation Project. Adelanto City Council minutes, June 24, 2026 (in the Sept. 9, 2026 agenda packet) · Jun 24, 2026

Parks and Marconi Park spending

Where it standsThe Council approved several contracts for Marconi Park in May and July 2026, each on a 4-1 vote.

What's on the tableWhat the City spends on park improvements, and how closely it reviews change orders and added scope.

On May 27, 2026 the Council approved a $400,000 agreement with Blue Builders for artificial turf at the Marconi Park football field. Adelanto City Council minutes, May 27, 2026 (in the July 8, 2026 agenda packet) · May 27, 2026
On July 8, 2026 the Council approved a change order of up to $108,000 for seating and striping at the Marconi Park field. Adelanto City Council minutes, July 8, 2026 (in the Aug. 12, 2026 agenda packet) · Jul 8, 2026
On July 8, 2026 the Council approved a $120,000 agreement with Blue Builders for Marconi Park parking lot rehabilitation. Adelanto City Council minutes, July 8, 2026 (in the Aug. 12, 2026 agenda packet) · Jul 8, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. How should voters treat the proposed 1% local sales tax (Measure P)?
2. How should Adelanto treat data centers?

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Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.

Key dates

County mails ballots and early voting beginsSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Key Dates and DeadlinesOct 5, 2026
Deadline to register to voteSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Key Dates and DeadlinesOct 19, 2026
Election DaySan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Key Dates and DeadlinesNov 3, 2026

The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Daniel Ramos3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

The City Council has five members: the Mayor, a Mayor Pro Tem and three Council Members. City of Adelanto
Offices filled at the Nov. 3, 2026 election are Mayor (one seat) and City Council Member (two seats), each a four-year term. City of Adelanto
Mayor Gabriel Reyes voted on the July 8, 2026 resolution placing the sales tax measure on the ballot, alongside the four Council Members. Adelanto City Council Resolution No. 26-37 (sales tax measure), adopted July 8, 2026 · Jul 8, 2026
Regular City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. City of Adelanto

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