Carlsbad, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Carlsbad Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Bill Arsenault

Candidate for Mayor

8 candidates · 3 seats6 sourced positions

Bill Arsenault is running for mayor of Carlsbad in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Keith Blackburn, Stephen Banister and Eric Nixon.

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Retired businessman and Marine Corps veteran who built an international freight forwarding company. He is a member of Carlsbad's Community Emergency Response Team.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Retired Businessman
Campaign website
www.billarsenaultformayor.com

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The League of Women Voters of North County San Diego held a Sept. 28, 2026 forum with mayoral candidates Keith Blackburn, Bill Arsenault, Eric Nixon and Stephen Banister. San Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 29, 2026

Where Bill Arsenault stands: positions on the record

Safe parking1 sourced position

  • As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune; not a direct quote

    Said he was a firm no on safe parking lots and that more help for people with mental health and substance abuse problems is a better approach to homelessness.

    Forum answerSan Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 29, 2026

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

  • As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune

    Called for more immigration enforcement presence at a League of Women Voters forum.

    “I’m not going to disband ICE, that’s for sure.”

    Forum answerSan Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 29, 2026

Local control1 sourced position

  • As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune; not a direct quote

    Agreed with the other mayoral candidates at a League of Women Voters forum on the need for more local control over development.

    Forum answerSan Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 29, 2026

Village development1 sourced position

  • Wants design standards that tie new buildings to Carlsbad's coastal setting, and wants density bonus projects that skip required parking fixed.

    “I want design standards that require real architectural integration with our environment”

    Own statementBallotpedia

City services1 sourced position

  • Says he would bring AI and other technology into city operations and publish data on resident calls and complaints.

    Own statementBallotpedia

Regional cooperation1 sourced position

  • Wants Carlsbad to coordinate with Oceanside and Encinitas on Coast Highway, coastal erosion, airport and rail issues.

    Own statementBallotpedia

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