Brea City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Steven C. Vargas

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

5 candidates · 3 seats9 sourced positions

Steven C. Vargas, the incumbent, is running for Brea City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.

Ballot drop boxes open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Brea councilmember, elected in 2014, 2018 and 2022; retired Chevron construction safety specialist and former general contractor.

Where Steven C. Vargas stands: positions on the record

Costco tax-sharing agreement1 sourced position

Voted yes on the economic development agreement for a Costco site (passed 3-1 with one absent, Dec 2025).
Council voteBrea City Council minutes, Dec. 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025

Brea 2050 General Plan1 sourced position

Voted yes to certify the environmental report and adopt the Brea 2050 General Plan update and Brea Core Specific Plan (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteBrea City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026

City fees1 sourced position

Voted yes on the resolution adjusting city user fees based on the user fee study (passed 5-0, Dec 2025).
Council voteBrea City Council minutes, Dec. 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025

Short-term rentals pilot1 sourced position

Voted yes to introduce the ordinance for a pilot short-term rentals program (passed 4-0 with one absent, Dec 2025).
Council voteBrea City Council minutes, Dec. 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025

Code of ethics policy1 sourced position

Voted no on the Code of Ethics, Conduct and Policies for Elected and Appointed Officials item (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteBrea City Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026

City attorney contract1 sourced position

Voted no on continuing the legal services contract with Richards, Watson & Gershon through Oct. 1, 2027 (passed 4-1, Aug 2026).
Council voteVoice of OC, Brea extends city attorney contract · Aug 19, 2026

Taxes and fees1 sourced position

Says he consistently votes against tax and fee increases.
“I consistently vote against tax, and fee increases which impacts our seniors and small businesses.”
Own statementSteven C Vargas candidate statement (City of Brea)

Water rates1 sourced position

Says he votes no on water rate increases.
“I vote No to water rate increases which are unwarranted, Brea owns 1/3rd of the water company.”
Own statementSteven C Vargas candidate statement (City of Brea)

Public safety1 sourced position

Says he has spearheaded the Integrated Crime Center since 2016.
“Since 2016, I have spearheaded the Integrated Crime Center to fully utilize technology to improve crime prevention and investigations to keep Brea safe.”
Own statementSteven C Vargas candidate statement (City of Brea)

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