Bellflower City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Wendi Morse
Candidate for City Council District 1 (incumbent)
Wendi Morse, the incumbent, is running for Bellflower City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Aaron K. Drake.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodaySupervising manager for senior living who has served on the Bellflower City Council since October 2023. She was appointed in October 2023 and elected in November 2024.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent/Business Owner
- Campaign website
- www.votewendimorse.com
Wendi Morse and Aaron K. Drake also faced each other in November 2024 for the District 1 seat's unexpired term; Morse received 2,736 votes and Drake 2,594. Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: November 5, 2024 election results · Nov 5, 2024
Where Wendi Morse stands: positions on the record
Council pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 1457, setting council pay at $1,843.76 a month for terms beginning after the November 2026 election (adopted July 13, 2026).
Council voteCity of Bellflower Ordinance No. 1457 (council salary), with City Clerk's vote certificate · Jul 13, 2026
Police budget1 sourced position
In a 2024 questionnaire, answered that the police budget should increase, citing deputy hiring, response times and patrol coverage.
“There are several reasons I believe in maintaining or increasing the Sheriff department’s budget.”
Own statementDowney Latino News · Oct 20, 2024
Economic development1 sourced position
Her 2026 county candidate statement says she has supported projects on the council that expand resident services and encourage responsible growth.
“I have supported projects that strengthen Bellflower, expand resident services, and encourage responsible growth”
Own statementLos Angeles County candidate statement · Sep 29, 2026
Rent caps1 sourced position
In a 2024 questionnaire, said she was undecided on a cap on annual rent increases beyond the state cap.
“Currently, I am undecided on implementing a cap beyond the State limit.”
Own statementDowney Latino News · Oct 20, 2024
Accessory dwelling units1 sourced position
Voted yes on Urgency Ordinance 1444, which amends the city's accessory dwelling unit rules on maximum square footage (adopted May 12, 2025).
Planning Commission meetings1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 1458, which lets the city manager cancel Planning Commission meetings when there are no applications (adopted July 13, 2026).
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Bellflower City Council, District 1 (unexpired term) in 2024 (won).
Own statementLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: November 5, 2024 election results · Nov 5, 2024
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