Bell Gardens City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Miguel De La Rosa
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Miguel De La Rosa, the incumbent, is running for Bell Gardens City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayBell Gardens mayor who chaired the city Planning Commission from January 2021 through December 2024.
Where Miguel De La Rosa stands: positions on the record
Water system sale1 sourced position
Voted yes 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
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 (unexpired term) in 2024 (won).
Own statementLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: November 5, 2024 Election Results · Nov 5, 2024
Also running for City Council
- Marco Barcena (incumbent)
- Samuel Perez
- Francis De Leon Sanchez (incumbent)
- Jorge O. Verdin
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