Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Brea City Council Election 2026

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Blair Stewart was absent from the Dec. 16, 2025 vote on the Costco economic development agreement. Brea City Council minutes, Dec. 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025

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Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Christine MarickBrea councilmember first elected in 2012 and chief professional officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Brea-Placentia-Yorba Linda.4sourced Marty SimonoffCouncilmember and Mayor Pro Tem4sourced

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Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesCostco sales-tax sharing agreement, Brea 2050 General Plan, City attorney contract and billing Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

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Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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What the next council decides

Costco sales-tax sharing agreement

Where it standsThe council approved an economic development agreement in December 2025 tied to a proposed Costco on South Kraemer Boulevard.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the agreement and the project applications that follow.

The council adopted the economic development agreement with the DVQ Revocable Trust on Dec. 16, 2025, 3-1 with one member absent. Brea City Council minutes, Dec. 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025
Voice of OC reported it is the only tax-sharing agreement of this magnitude in Brea. Voice of OC, Costco is coming to Brea
Voice of OC reported that a resident group has raised concerns and that the city faces a potential lawsuit from the group. Voice of OC, Costco is coming to Brea

Brea 2050 General Plan

Where it standsThe council adopted the Brea 2050 General Plan update and Brea Core Specific Plan on June 2, 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will apply the plan to development proposals and code changes.

On June 2, 2026 the council certified the program environmental report and adopted the General Plan amendment and the Brea Core Specific Plan, 5-0. Brea City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
The same meeting introduced an Omnibus Code Update with seven proposed amendments, including accessory dwelling unit updates, 5-0. Brea City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026

City attorney contract and billing

Where it standsThe council extended its contract with Richards, Watson & Gershon in August 2026 after a dispute over travel-time billing.

What's on the tableThe contract is due for review again on Oct. 1, 2027.

The council voted 4-1 on Aug. 18, 2026 to continue the firm's services until Oct. 1, 2027, with updated contract language on travel time. Voice of OC, Brea extends city attorney contract · Aug 19, 2026
The city treasurer's report claimed $195,639.50 in unauthorized travel-time billing since 2016; the firm's letter denied all allegations. Voice of OC, Brea extends city attorney contract · Aug 19, 2026
Special counsel Sonia Carvalho advised the council that the city would likely not prevail in a breach of contract case against the firm. Voice of OC, Brea extends city attorney contract · Aug 19, 2026

Short-term rentals pilot

Where it standsIn December 2025 the council introduced an ordinance for a pilot short-term rentals program.

What's on the tableThe council will decide how the pilot's rules are applied and what follows it.

On Dec. 16, 2025 the council introduced Ordinance No. 1270, establishing standards for a pilot short-term rentals program, 4-0 with one member absent. Brea City Council minutes, Dec. 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025

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1. Brea agreed to share sales tax with a developer to bring a Costco. What should the next council do about that agreement?
2. Brea adopted its Brea 2050 General Plan update in June 2026. What should the next council do with it?
3. How should Brea pay for rising city costs?

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Key dates

Ballot drop boxes openCity of Brea, ElectionsOct 5, 2026
Vote centers open at Brea Civic and Cultural CenterCity of Brea, ElectionsOct 24, 2026
Election Day (vote centers 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)City of Brea, ElectionsNov 3, 2026

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Christine Marick, Marty Simonoff3 on this ballot

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

Brea is a General Law City governed by a five-member City Council elected at-large, each member serving a four-year term. City of Brea, Elections
The council elects the mayor and mayor pro tem from among its own members. Brea City Council minutes, Dec. 3, 2024 · Dec 3, 2024
Brea consolidates its General Municipal Elections with statewide elections held in November of even-numbered years. City of Brea, Elections

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