Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Baldwin Park City Council Election 2026

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Alejandra AvilaIncumbentAlejandra Avila is a Baldwin Park city councilmember whose current term runs from November 2022 to November 2026. Her listed committee assignments include the League of California Cities LA County Division, the Independent Cities Association and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.7sourced
Jean M. AyalaIncumbentJean M. Ayala is Baldwin Park's mayor pro tem and a teacher with the Baldwin Park Unified School District. She was elected city clerk in November 2018, appointed to the City Council on July 1, 2020, and elected to the council in 2022.8sourced
Jeanette CardozaJeanette Cardoza is a candidate for Baldwin Park City Council listed with the occupation HR Professional/Mother.1sourced

All Baldwin Park voters choose two of the three candidates for City Council; the five members are elected at large.

2 notes on these statements

Alejandra Avila and Jean M. Ayala are listed with terms expiring in 2026. City of Baldwin Park

City Clerk and City Treasurer are also on the ballot; the certified list shows Christopher Saenz for City Clerk and Joanna Valenzuela for City Treasurer. City of Baldwin Park · Aug 13, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Daniel DamianMayor and Councilmember; term ends November 20283sourced Emmanuel J. EstradaCouncilmember; term ends November 20283sourced Manuel LozanoCouncilmember; term expires 20283sourced

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Match quiz1 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesData centers, Battery energy storage, Cannabis business tax (Measure CR)Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Data centers

Where it standsThe council adopted a moratorium on data centers and extended it in April 2026.

What's on the tableWhat rules, if any, Baldwin Park sets for data centers.

In February 2026, Mayor Damian and Councilmember Avila asked the council to direct staff to bring back a staff report on a data center moratorium and options. Baldwin Park City Council minutes, Feb. 4, 2026 · Feb 4, 2026
On Apr. 15, 2026, the council voted 3-0 to extend the data center moratorium. Baldwin Park City Council draft minutes, Apr. 15, 2026 (in the May 6, 2026 agenda packet) · Apr 15, 2026

Battery energy storage

Where it standsA moratorium on battery energy storage system facilities was adopted in June 2026 and extended in July 2026.

What's on the tableWhat regulations, if any, apply to battery energy storage facilities.

On June 3, 2026, the council voted 4-0 for a 45-day urgency moratorium on battery energy storage system facilities. Baldwin Park City Council draft minutes, June 3, 2026 (in the June 17, 2026 agenda packet) · Jun 3, 2026
On July 15, 2026, the council voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 1528 extending the battery energy storage moratorium. Baldwin Park City Council draft minutes, July 15, 2026 (in the Aug. 5, 2026 agenda packet) · Jul 15, 2026

Cannabis business tax (Measure CR)

Where it standsMeasure CR is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot after a unanimous council vote to submit it.

What's on the tableHow the council spends the new revenue if voters approve Measure CR.

Measure CR would apply Baldwin Park's existing 4% cannabis retailing tax rate to non-retail cannabis businesses, with a projected $1,000,000 a year, and needs a majority vote. LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: Measures appearing on the ballot, Nov. 3, 2026 · Aug 14, 2026
On July 15, 2026, the council voted 5-0 to adopt the resolution submitting a non-retail cannabis business tax measure to voters. Baldwin Park City Council draft minutes, July 15, 2026 (in the Aug. 5, 2026 agenda packet) · Jul 15, 2026

Citywide tree maintenance contract

Where it standsThe council split over which company gets the citywide tree maintenance contract, and a six-year North Star Land Care agreement was on the Sept. 2, 2026 agenda.

What's on the tableHow the city bids and awards contracts such as tree maintenance when staff and council differ.

On Apr. 1, 2026, the council voted 5-0 to publish a request for proposals for citywide tree trimming services; the West Coast Arborists contract was set to expire in July 2026. Baldwin Park City Council minutes, Apr. 1, 2026 · Apr 1, 2026
On Aug. 5, 2026, the council voted 4-1 to return with a citywide tree maintenance contract with North Star Landcare for a 2-year term. Baldwin Park City Council draft minutes, Aug. 5, 2026 (in the Aug. 19, 2026 agenda packet) · Aug 5, 2026
The Sept. 2, 2026 agenda recommended a 6-year agreement with North Star Land Care at $171,000 a year for routine tree maintenance. Baldwin Park City Council agenda, Sept. 2, 2026 · Sep 2, 2026

Animal control services

Where it standsIn February 2026 the council directed staff to bring back an Inland Valley Humane Society agreement.

What's on the tableWhich provider delivers Baldwin Park's animal control services and on what terms.

On Feb. 4, 2026, the council received a comparison of Inland Valley Humane Society and Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control. Baldwin Park City Council minutes, Feb. 4, 2026 · Feb 4, 2026
The council voted 5-0 to direct staff to bring back an Inland Valley Humane Society agreement with a dedicated animal control officer. Baldwin Park City Council minutes, Feb. 4, 2026 · Feb 4, 2026

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Key dates

Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailingLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: Calendar of events, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionOct 5, 2026
Last day to register to voteLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: Calendar of events, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionOct 19, 2026
Election DayLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: Calendar of events, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionNov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Daniel Damian, Emmanuel J. Estrada, Manuel Lozano2 on this ballot

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

The City Council has five members elected at large to staggered four-year terms. City of Baldwin Park
The mayor and mayor pro tem are elected by the City Council from among its members. City of Baldwin Park
The mayor votes on council motions; the April 1, 2026 minutes list Mayor Damian among the ayes. Baldwin Park City Council minutes, Apr. 1, 2026 · Apr 1, 2026
Two City Council seats, City Clerk and City Treasurer are on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. City of Baldwin Park

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