Bell Gardens City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jorgel Chavez
Jorgel Chavez (Bell Gardens City Council Member) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Bell Gardens City Council after the election.
Bell Gardens councilmember elected in 2020 who leads Chavez Public Affairs, LLC.
Jorgel Chavez, whose council seat is not on this ballot, is also running for Water Replenishment District Division 4 director; SELASun reports he would leave the council if he wins. SELASun
Where Jorgel Chavez stands: positions on the record
Water system sale2 sourced positions
Voted no on Resolution No. 2026-53 proposing the sale of the municipal water system to Golden State Water Company and calling the Nov. 3, 2026 election (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Council voteBell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026
Says it was a choice about selling a public asset and he did not feel comfortable putting the sale on the ballot, as quoted by SELASun.
“We had a choice of whether or not to sell a public asset, and for me, it’s always about putting the residents and ratepayers first”
Own statementSELASun
Tenant evictions1 sourced position
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 972, which sets a minimum threshold for evictions for nonpayment of rent, with an amendment specifying Fair Market Rent for Bell Gardens (passed 3-1 with one abstention, July 2026).
Council voteBell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating and capital improvement budgets, Resolution Nos. 2026-68 and 2026-69 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteBell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 969, adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy as required by Assembly Bill 481 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteBell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Bell Gardens City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: November 5, 2024 Election Results · Nov 5, 2024
What Jorgel Chavez said vs. how Jorgel Chavez voted
Water system sale
In their words
Says it was a choice about selling a public asset and he did not feel comfortable putting the sale on the ballot, as quoted by SELASun.
On the record
Voted no on Resolution No. 2026-53 proposing the sale of the municipal water system to Golden State Water Company and calling the Nov. 3, 2026 election (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Jun 8, 2026 ·Bell Gardens City Council/Successor Agency minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026
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