Artesia City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Rene J.
Trevino
Rene J. Trevino, 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 RamosoIncumbent
- 03Dan Rocha
- 04Ali TajIncumbent
- 05Rene J. TrevinoYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Artesia's mayor in 2026 and a councilmember since 2018, listed on the ballot as a business owner.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Mayor/Business Owner
- 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: Rene J. Trevino
2 sourced01Public safety1 sourced position
Calls public safety his top priority and says crime has gone down each year.
Public Safety is my number one priority to keep our neighborhoods safe, and I am proud to say, crime has gone down each year.”
Own statementRene J. Trevino candidate statement (City of Artesia)
02Parks1 sourced position
Moved to approve the $307,511.43 purchase of a pre-engineered restroom building kit for Artesia Park (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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