Aliso Viejo City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Steven Von der Porten
Candidate for City Council District 2
Steven Von der Porten is running for Aliso Viejo City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Max Duncan.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayAerospace engineer and father who has lived in Aliso Viejo for 15 years. He lists safe streets, clean water, affordable homes, wildfire mitigation and transparency as his focus.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Father / Aerospace Engineer
- Endorsed by
- Democratic Party of Orange County, Councilmember Tiffany Ackley, Congressman Dave Min, Planned Parenthood and Working Families Party. Steven Von der Porten
- Campaign website
- steven4av.com
Where Steven Von der Porten stands: positions on the record
Housing1 sourced position
As stated on his campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia
Lists updating zoning restrictions to encourage higher density housing among his priorities.
“Update zoning restrictions to encourage higher density housing”
Own statementSteven Von der Porten
Public input1 sourced position
Says he would seek resident input before important decisions are made.
“seek resident input before important decisions are made”
Own statementSteven Von der Porten
Street safety1 sourced position
Says he supports stronger traffic enforcement and safer bicycle infrastructure.
“stronger traffic enforcement and safer bicycle infrastructure”
Own statementSteven Von der Porten
Policing oversight1 sourced position
Says he would promote independent oversight and transparency in law enforcement.
“promote independent oversight and transparency in law enforcement”
Own statementSteven Von der Porten
Ballot priorities1 sourced position
As stated in the candidate's statement
Lists safe streets, clean water, affordable homes, wildfire mitigation and transparency as his focus.
Own statementSteven Von der Porten
Also running for City Council District 2
- Max Duncan (incumbent)
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