Burbank City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Samantha Wick

Candidate for City Council

13 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Samantha Wick is running for Burbank City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 13 candidates are running for 3 seats.

Vote-by-mail ballots mailed · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Nonprofit grant writer and Burbank planning commissioner who previously chaired the Heritage Commission.

Where Samantha Wick stands: positions on the record

Olive Avenue bus lanes1 sourced position

Supports a mixed-flow approach for the bus rapid transit line on Olive Avenue rather than a permanent dedicated bus lane.
“rather than a permanent single dedicated lane to improve transit while maintaining access to parking”
Own statementSamantha Wick campaign site

City budget1 sourced position

At the League of Women Voters forum, said the city needs to close its $3.2 million general fund deficit.
“for a city like Burbank it is absolutely huge and we definitely need to close that down”
Forum answerBurbank Leader (Outlook Newspapers) · Sep 26, 2026

Housing growth2 sourced positions

Supports targeted growth to meet the state housing target, not blanket density.
“Utilize smart targeted growth to meet our state housing mandate of homes 8772 by 2029, not blanket density that disrupts neighborhoods.”
Own statementSamantha Wick campaign site
As one of four commissioners present, voted to deny an appeal and uphold approval of an 11-unit housing project on West Linden Avenue (4-0, Jan. 2026).
Commission voteBurbank Planning Commission minutes, January 12, 2026 · Jan 12, 2026

Rent and tenant protections1 sourced position

Supports tenant protections under state law AB 1482 while expanding housing voucher programs.
“Support tenant protections under AB 1482 while expanding housing voucher programs for the residents who need them most”
Own statementSamantha Wick campaign site

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