Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Azusa City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

5 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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City Council District 1 · 1 seat

Mark A. CaroCandidate whose campaign site lists 10+ years of HOA board leadership and 20+ years serving the community.3sourced
Patricia GonzalesListed as retired on the county candidate list for Azusa City Council, District 1.1sourced
Andrew N. MendezIncumbentIncumbent Azusa councilmember who created the Azusa City News online platform. He says he was raised in Azusa and attended local schools.12sourced

City Council District 3 · 1 seat

Two council seats, District 1 and District 3, are on the ballot, each for a full four-year term. Councilmembers for Districts 2, 4 and 5 were elected in November 2024.

1 note on these statements

Two council seats are on the ballot: District 1 (Andrew N. Mendez, Mark A. Caro, Patricia Gonzales) and District 3 (Edward J. Alvarez, Vanessa Jones). LA County Registrar-Recorder

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Jesse Avila Jr.Councilmember, District 4; elected November 2024 to a four-year term6sourced Sabrina BowCouncilmember, District 2; elected November 2024 to a four-year term7sourced Robert GonzalesCouncilmember, District 5; elected November 2024 to a four-year term4sourced

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Match quiz5 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesHousing and development projects, Police funding and equipment, City budget and facilities Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Election Day

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

Housing and development projects

Where it standsThe council approved the Azusa Greens project in January 2026 and in March reviewed early plans to redevelop the Atlantis Gardens housing.

What's on the tableWhether and how to rezone land, approve housing projects, and set the General Plan and zoning code that guide future building.

On Jan. 20, 2026 the council voted 4-0 (Mendez abstaining) to approve the Azusa Greens project, a 230-unit age-restricted residential development and six industrial buildings on 92.1 acres of a former golf course. Azusa City Council minutes, Jan. 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026
The approval was amended to include a 50-year restriction on redeveloping the remaining golf course. Azusa City Council minutes, Jan. 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026
On Mar. 2, 2026 the council received a status update on negotiations with National CORE under an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement and gave direction on early plans for Atlantis Gardens. Azusa City Council minutes, Mar. 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026
On Feb. 17, 2026 the council approved assigning the General Plan and Zoning Code update contract from Raimi + Associates to Alta Planning + Design. Azusa City Council minutes, Feb. 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026

Police funding and equipment

Where it standsThe council approved a five-year lease of police vehicles in June 2025 and an updated police executives' agreement in February 2026.

What's on the tableHow the city pays for police vehicles, equipment and staffing in future budgets.

On June 16, 2025 the council voted 4-1 to lease patrol, administrative and detective police vehicles from The Bancorp, at $522,884.19 annually. Azusa City Council minutes, June 16, 2025 · Jun 16, 2025
Staff said the city spends $711,654.30 a year on police vehicles and radios, and that the lease locks in pricing for five years. Azusa City Council minutes, June 16, 2025 · Jun 16, 2025
The Feb. 17, 2026 consent calendar approved an amended and restated agreement with the Azusa Police Executive Association, at $517,615 total ($123,000 annually). Azusa City Council minutes, Feb. 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026

City budget and facilities

Where it standsThe two-year budget adopted in June 2025 is balanced, and the Senior Center renovation contract was raised in February 2026.

What's on the tableHow to spend capital funds, how much to hold in reserves, and how to pay for cost increases on city facilities.

On June 16, 2025 the council voted 5-0 to adopt year two of the biennial budget; General Fund revenues of $75.8 million and expenditures of $75.4 million were projected for fiscal 2026-27. Azusa City Council minutes, June 16, 2025 · Jun 16, 2025
Staff reported a five-year capital improvement program totaling about $94 million. Azusa City Council minutes, June 16, 2025 · Jun 16, 2025
On Feb. 2, 2026 the council voted 4-0 to raise the Senior Center modernization contract from $3,889,000 to $6,008,521, after staff reported sewer, plumbing and mold issues. Azusa City Council minutes, Feb. 2, 2026 · Feb 2, 2026

City rules on e-bikes, rentals and nuisances

Where it standsAn e-bike and scooter ordinance was introduced in June 2025, and a code amendment covering rental registration and short-term rentals was introduced in February 2026.

What's on the tableWhat the city allows or prohibits on streets, parks and rental properties, and how those rules are enforced.

On June 16, 2025 the council voted 4-1 to introduce an ordinance prohibiting e-bikes and motorized scooters in parks, on sidewalks and in city facilities. Azusa City Council minutes, June 16, 2025 · Jun 16, 2025
On Feb. 17, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to introduce an ordinance amending municipal code sections on rental registration and inspection, vacant property registration, nuisances and short-term rentals. Azusa City Council minutes, Feb. 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
Staff said the amendments let the city fine illegal dumping up to $1,000 and treat it as a misdemeanor. Azusa City Council minutes, Feb. 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. How should the council treat proposals to rezone recreation land for housing and industry?
2. How should the city pay for police vehicles?
3. How should Azusa regulate e-bikes and motorized scooters?
4. When renovation costs rise, how should the city handle the Senior Center project?
5. How much should the city invest in downtown Azusa?

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Key dates

Election DayCity of Azusa · Jul 2, 2026Nov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Jesse Avila Jr., Sabrina Bow, Robert Gonzales2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

The Azusa City Council has five members. Azusa City Council agenda, Aug. 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026
The two seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot are City Council District 1 and District 3, each a full term of four years. City of Azusa · Jul 2, 2026
The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem are selected by the council annually, on the third Monday in January, under a rotation policy the council amended in December 2025. Azusa City Council minutes, Dec. 1, 2025 · Dec 1, 2025

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