Artesia City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Melissa
Ramoso
Melissa Ramoso, the incumbent, is running for Artesia City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.
The race · City Council
- 01Craig Francis
- 02Melissa RamosoYou’re reading
- 03Dan Rocha
- 04Ali TajIncumbent
- 05Rene J. TrevinoIncumbent
Background
- About
- Artesia Mayor Pro Tem who has worked as a State Assembly district director.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Mayor Pro Tem
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Campaign website
- www.melissaramoso.com
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: Melissa Ramoso
4 sourced01Public safety2 sourced positions
Lists securing a dedicated Sheriff's Sergeant, license plate readers and roving cameras among her council accomplishments.
Secured a dedicated Sheriff’s Sergeant, license plate readers and roving cameras;”
Own statementMelissa Ramoso candidate statement (City of Artesia)
Seconded the motion to approve the mobile surveillance camera pilot, amended to two cameras (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteArtesia City Council minutes, April 13, 2026 (June 8 agenda packet) · Apr 13, 2026
02Paid parking1 sourced position
Seconded the motion 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
03Housing1 sourced position
Moved to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element update (passed 3-0 with two members absent, February 2026).
Council voteArtesia City Council minutes, February 9, 2026 (April 13 agenda packet) · Feb 9, 2026
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What Melissa Ramoso said vs. how Melissa Ramoso voted
Public safety
In their words
Lists securing a dedicated Sheriff's Sergeant, license plate readers and roving cameras among her council accomplishments.
On the record
Seconded the motion to approve the mobile surveillance camera pilot, amended to two cameras (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Apr 13, 2026 ·Artesia City Council minutes, April 13, 2026 (June 8 agenda packet) · Apr 13, 2026
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