Anaheim Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Imran Sharief
Candidate for Mayor
Imran Sharief is running for mayor of Anaheim in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ashleigh Aitken and Alfredo Rodriguez.
Mail ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayA physician specializing in pulmonary, critical care, sleep and internal medicine; owner and medical director of HelpUSleep Center. Founder and president of the nonprofit Pakistan Meri Jaan.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Doctor/Businessman
- Endorsed by
- His campaign site lists Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner, Fountain Valley Mayor Jim Cunneen, Yorba Linda Mayor Pro Tem Peggy Huang and Yorba Linda Councilmember Tara Campbell, among others. Imran Sharief campaign site
- Campaign website
- imranforanaheim.com
Where Imran Sharief stands: positions on the record
Bond payoff money1 sourced position
as reported by the Orange County Register; not a direct quote
Said freed-up resort bond money should first strengthen city reserves, then core services; a share should go to homelessness.
Own statementOrange County Register · Oct 1, 2026
Angel Stadium2 sourced positions
in an interview with the Orange County Register
Said he would not commit to a stadium plan before seeing the condition assessment.
“I would not commit the city to a particular solution before seeing those facts,”
Own statementOrange County Register · Oct 1, 2026
in an interview with the Orange County Register
Said taxpayers must be protected in any stadium deal.
“Whatever we do, Anaheim taxpayers need to be protected.”
Own statementOrange County Register · Oct 1, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Says he would address homelessness with empathy and enforcement.
“address the homeless issue with empathy and enforcement.”
Own statementImran Sharief
Housing1 sourced position
as reported by the Orange County Register; not a direct quote
Suggested speeding up permits and supported new housing near jobs, transit and major commercial areas.
Own statementOrange County Register · Oct 1, 2026
Government1 sourced position
Says he would insist on transparency, fiscal responsibility and high ethical standards at City Hall.
“Imran will insist on transparency, fiscal responsibility, and the highest ethical standards in city government.”
Own statementImran Sharief campaign site
Economy1 sourced position
Says he would work to attract investment, support small businesses and create jobs.
“Imran will work to attract investment, support small businesses, create good-paying jobs, and make Anaheim a place where businesses can start, grow, and stay.”
Own statementImran Sharief campaign site
Also running for Mayor
- Ashleigh Aitken (incumbent)
- Alfredo Rodriguez
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