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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Artesia City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Ali
Taj

Ali Taj, the incumbent, is running for Artesia City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Artesia councilmember and businessman who has served as the city's mayor.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Grandfather/Businessman/Councilmember
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

Council votes shown for Melissa Ramoso, Ali Taj, Rene J. Trevino, Monica Manalo and Zeel Ahir come from the city's minutes; the minutes name who moved and seconded each motion and give the tally. Artesia City Council minutes, April 13, 2026 (June 8 agenda packet) · Apr 13, 2026

On the record: Ali Taj

3 sourced

01Public safety1 sourced position

Says the council has reduced crime and strengthened public safety services, and lists keeping neighborhoods safe as a priority.
We have reduced crime, strengthened public safety services, maintained balanced budgets, completed independent audits,”
Own statementAli Taj candidate statement (City of Artesia)

02Paid parking1 sourced position

Moved to standardize downtown paid parking at $2.00 an hour and cap residential permits at three per household (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteArtesia City Council minutes, April 13, 2026 (June 8 agenda packet) · Apr 13, 2026

03Downtown / Little India1 sourced position

Moved to designate Pioneer Boulevard as Little India, contingent on forming a business improvement district (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteArtesia City Council minutes, April 13, 2026 (June 8 agenda packet) · Apr 13, 2026

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