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Alhambra City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Melissa Michelson

Candidate for City Council District 5

6 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Melissa Michelson is running for Alhambra City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Adele Andrade Stadler and Alejandro Covarrubias.

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College civics professor and former vice chair of Alhambra's Historic Preservation Commission.

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Where Melissa Michelson stands: positions on the record

Small business1 sourced position

  • Proposes a Legacy Business Program to help longtime Alhambra businesses stay.

    “launch a Legacy Business Program that helps longtime Alhambra businesses stay and thrive”

    Own statementAround Alhambra

Housing supply2 sourced positions

  • Would first look into what is delaying already-approved affordable housing projects, including Mariposa.

    “I would start by finding out what is delaying already-approved affordable housing projects”

    Own statementAround Alhambra

  • as reported by Colorado Boulevard Newspaper; not a direct quote

    Suggested adding housing by reusing existing buildings while preserving the character of historic neighborhoods.

    Forum answerColorado Boulevard Newspaper · Oct 3, 2026

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

  • as reported by Colorado Boulevard Newspaper; not a direct quote

    Said she worked with then-Mayor Maloney on two city resolutions concerning policing practices and residents' rights.

    Forum answerColorado Boulevard Newspaper · Oct 3, 2026

Council priorities1 sourced position

  • as reported by Colorado Boulevard Newspaper; not a direct quote

    Told the forum District 5 has been neglected and called for an independent advocate.

    “District 5 has been neglected too long.”

    Forum answerColorado Boulevard Newspaper · Oct 3, 2026

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