Carlsbad Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Eric Nixon

Candidate for Mayor

8 candidates · 3 seats6 sourced positions

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

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Public safety professional for 15 years in emergency medical services and community relations. He says he has taught CPR to tens of thousands of residents, businesses and students.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Emergency Medical Technician
Campaign website: www.ericnixonformayor.com

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 Eric Nixon stands: positions on the record

Local control2 sourced positions

As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune
Said Carlsbad needs to work more with other cities to change state housing laws or assert more local authority.
“We really are hamstrung by the laws,”
Forum answerSan Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 29, 2026
Says he will fight for more local control over decisions that shape the city.
“I will fight for greater local control over the decisions that shape our city while protecting the Village, our coastline, and the quality of life that makes Carlsbad special.”
Own statementEric Nixon campaign site

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune
Called the way ICE works problematic and said he is not a fan of detaining people without due process.
“It definitely could be better than what it is,”
Forum answerSan Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 29, 2026

Growth1 sourced position

Lists thoughtful growth that protects neighborhoods from overdevelopment among his priorities.
Own statementCandidate statement of Eric Nixon, City of Carlsbad, Nov. 3, 2026

Business1 sourced position

Wants the city to streamline permitting and other regulatory processes for businesses.
“We need to streamline permitting and other regulatory processes.”
Own statementEric Nixon campaign site

Public safety1 sourced position

Says he will make sure fire and police have the resources, training and support they need.
Own statementEric Nixon campaign site

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