Atascadero City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Mike Avila

Candidate for City Council

5 candidates · 3 seats2 sourced positions

Mike Avila is running for Atascadero City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

Early voting begins at the SLO Elections Office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Co-founder of a roadway safety products business and San Luis Obispo County planning commissioner. The business grew to more than 100 employees.

Endorsed by: His campaign site lists Supervisors Heather Moreno and John Peschong, former Mayor Tom O'Malley, and Councilmembers Mark Dariz, Seth Peek and Heather Newsom, among others. Mike Avila for Atascadero City Council, Endorsements
Campaign website: www.mikeavila.org

Mike Avila did not respond to The Tribune's request for comment for its voter guide. The Tribune, Voter Guide

Where Mike Avila stands: positions on the record

Priorities1 sourced position

His campaign site says local government should focus on safety, roads and infrastructure, the local economy and community character.
“local government should focus on the basics: keeping neighborhoods safe, maintaining roads and infrastructure, supporting a strong local economy, and protecting the character and quality of life that residents value”
Own statementMike Avila for Atascadero City Council, About

Permitting and jobs1 sourced position

as reported by New Times from his campaign website; not a direct quote
His campaign site says he wants to streamline permitting, attract businesses and good-paying jobs, strengthen wildfire preparedness and direct infrastructure funding to roads.
Own statementNew Times SLO, Atascadero council race draws four candidates for two seats · Sep 24, 2026

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