Arroyo Grande Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Glenn T.
Martin
Glenn T. Martin is running for mayor of Arroyo Grande in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sean Schuur.
The race · Mayor
- 01Glenn T. MartinYou’re reading
- 02Sean Schuur
Background
- About
- Glenn T. Martin chairs the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission and owns a real estate brokerage. His firm, Glenn Martin Co., has operated for over 20 years, and he has served on the commission and the Architectural Review Committee for 12 years collectively.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Planning Commissioner/Businessman
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Endorsed by
- Endorsements listed on his campaign site include Mayor Caren Ray Russom, council members Jamie Maraviglia, Kate Secrest, Aileen Loe and Jim Guthrie, County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding, and labor groups including the Central Coast Labor Council and IBEW Local 639. Glenn Martin for Mayor campaign website
- Campaign website
- glennmartin4mayor.com
Glenn T. Martin and Sean Schuur both answered The Tribune's candidate survey, and only Glenn T. Martin took part in a call with its editorial board. San Luis Obispo Tribune, Arroyo Grande voter guide for November 2026 election
On the record: Glenn T. Martin
7 sourced01Public comment1 sourced position
Says he would propose returning to a three-minute public-comment period for items not on the City Council agenda.
I believe it's time to return to a three-minute public-comment period”
Own statementGlenn Martin for Mayor campaign website
02State water1 sourced position
As reported by The Tribune; not a direct quote
Told The Tribune he supports Measure D-26, which would let the city buy state water without a declared drought emergency.
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune, Arroyo Grande voter guide for November 2026 election
03Cannabis tax1 sourced position
Told The Tribune he will vote for Measure C-26, a cannabis business tax.
This is not a guarantee that the sales of cannabis will take place within the city”
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune, Arroyo Grande voter guide for November 2026 election
04Multifamily housing1 sourced position
Moved approval of a conditional use permit for a 92-unit multifamily project at 1271 and 1281 James Way (Planning Commission, Jan 2026; the minutes record the motion as passed without a tally).
Commission voteArroyo Grande Planning Commission minutes, January 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026
05Population growth1 sourced position
Told The Tribune he hopes to see modest and stable population growth.
modest and stable population growth”
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune, Arroyo Grande voter guide for November 2026 election
06Housing1 sourced position
Moved a recommendation that the council approve an ordinance implementing Housing Element programs A.1-2 and A.10-2, and voted yes (passed 4-0, Feb 2026).
Commission voteArroyo Grande Planning Commission minutes, February 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
07City budget1 sourced position
Told The Tribune that the city's ability to raise operating revenue through local taxation is limited.
The ability of the city to increase operating revenue through local taxation is limited”
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune, Arroyo Grande voter guide for November 2026 election
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