Banning City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Chris Castorena

Candidate for City Council District 5

6 candidates · 2 seats4 sourced positions

Chris Castorena is running for Banning City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Colleen G. Wallace and Christian Villagran.

Vote-by-mail ballots mailed (deadline for counties) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Banning Planning Commission Chair and educator with a Master of Public Policy from UC Riverside.

Chris Castorena is listed as an endorser on Marco Santana's campaign website. Santana for Banning

Where Chris Castorena stands: positions on the record

Sunset Crossroads2 sourced positions

Seconded the motion to recommend that the City Council deny the Sunset Crossroads project applications (Resolution 2025-15, passed 3-2, November 2025).
Commission voteBanning Planning Commission minutes, November 17, 2025 · Nov 17, 2025
Seconded the motion to recommend that the City Council deny the related rezoning of Mount San Jacinto College land (Resolution 2025-16, passed 5-0, November 2025).
Commission voteBanning Planning Commission minutes, November 17, 2025 · Nov 17, 2025

Development1 sourced position

Says in his ballot statement that as Planning Commission Chair he pushes for growth that protects neighborhoods.
“As Planning Commission Chair, I ask hard questions and push for growth that protects neighborhoods instead of leaving residents with the consequences.”
Own statementRiverside County candidate statements, November 3, 2026 (City of Banning) · Sep 1, 2026

Utility rates1 sourced position

Campaign website lists responsible utility rates, accurate billing and public financial controls among his affordability priorities.
“Demand responsible utility rates, accurate billing, and public financial controls”
Own statementCastorena for Banning

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