Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Chino City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

4 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

City Council District 2 · 1 seat

City Council District 3 · 1 seat

Voters in District 2 pick one candidate for their council seat and voters in District 3 pick one for theirs. The mayor and Districts 1 and 4 are not on the 2026 ballot.

2 notes on these statements

Measure F, a business license tax, is also on the Chino ballot on Nov. 3, 2026. San Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure F)

Curtis Burton represents District 2, with a term of office running from 2022 to 2026. City of Chino

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Karen C. ComstockCouncilmember, District 4; term ends 20287sourced Christopher FloresCouncilmember, District 1; term ends 20287sourced Eunice M. UlloaMayor, elected at large; term ends 20287sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesBattery storage project, Housing approvals and zoning, Measure F business license tax Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Mail ballots go out; early voting begins

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Battery storage project

Where it standsOn Sept. 15, 2026, the council voted 4-1 to grant the appeal and approve the Dirac battery energy storage project after the Planning Commission's motion to approve it failed in July.

What's on the tableWhether and under what conditions to allow large battery energy storage projects, including whether to adopt citywide rules.

The project is a 400-megawatt battery energy storage system on a 13.89-acre property in the General Industrial (M2) zoning district. Chino Planning Commission minutes, July 15, 2026 (draft) · Jul 15, 2026
The Planning Commission's motion to approve the project failed 3-4 on July 15, 2026. Chino Planning Commission minutes, July 15, 2026 (draft) · Jul 15, 2026
Chairperson Fraga asked the city to consider an ordinance setting rules for battery energy storage systems. Chino Planning Commission minutes, July 15, 2026 (draft) · Jul 15, 2026
The council's Sept. 15 motion also introduced Ordinance No. 2026-013 approving a development agreement with Dirac BESS LLC. Chino City Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 (draft) · Sep 15, 2026

Housing approvals and zoning

Where it standsThe council introduced a comprehensive zoning code update on July 7, 2026, and on Sept. 1 approved in part an appeal on a 210-unit rental housing project.

What's on the tableHow the city applies its new zoning rules and state housing law to apartment projects and density.

The council introduced the zoning code update and zoning map amendment 4-1, with an amendment limiting 100% residential buildings to 40 feet. Chino City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 (draft) · Jul 7, 2026
At the Planning Commission's June 17 hearing, the 210-unit rental community did not win the votes to be approved. Chino Planning Commission minutes, June 17, 2026 (draft) · Jun 17, 2026
On Sept. 1 the council granted the appeal in part, approving the site plan and keeping the utility undergrounding condition, 5-0. Chino City Council minutes, Sept. 1, 2026 (draft) · Sep 1, 2026
The city attorney gave an overview of state housing department mandates that limit the city's ability to deny projects. Chino City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 (draft) · Jul 7, 2026

Measure F business license tax

Where it standsThe council voted 5-0 on July 21, 2026 to place Measure F, a gross-receipts business license tax, on the Nov. 3 ballot.

What's on the tableHow the city spends the new revenue and implements the tax if voters approve Measure F.

Businesses with $75,000 or less in gross receipts would pay $25; larger businesses would pay up to $0.60 to $1.50 per $1,000 above $75,000, by category. San Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure F)
Measure F is a general tax, and its revenue could be used for any lawful municipal purpose. San Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure F)
The measure's ballot argument in favor estimates it would generate approximately $4.8 million annually. San Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure F)
The council also appropriated $100,000 from the General Fund surplus for election and voter information activities. Chino City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 (draft) · Jul 21, 2026

Streets and truck traffic

Where it standsOn Sept. 15, 2026, the council voted 5-0 to start design work on Edison Avenue improvements and a trail extension.

What's on the tableHow to pay for and phase road repairs and corridor improvements.

The action established project ST273 and awarded a $370,906.50 design agreement to HR Green Pacific, Inc. Chino City Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 (draft) · Sep 15, 2026
A resident urged repaving Edison Avenue, citing damage from heavy freight truck traffic. Chino City Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 (draft) · Sep 15, 2026
The funding came from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund ($170,906.50) and Measure I funds ($200,000). Chino City Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 (draft) · Sep 15, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. Should Chino approve large battery energy storage projects?
2. How should Chino handle large apartment projects that qualify under state housing law?
3. Should Chino adopt its zoning update for the 2045 General Plan?
4. How should Chino address road damage on Edison Avenue from truck traffic?

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Key dates

Mail ballots go out; early voting beginsSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: 2026 General ElectionOct 5, 2026
Voter registration deadline (same-day registration after)San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: 2026 General ElectionOct 19, 2026
Deadline to request a replacement mail ballotSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: 2026 General ElectionOct 27, 2026
Election DaySan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: 2026 General ElectionNov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Karen C. Comstock, Christopher Flores, Eunice M. Ulloa2 on this ballot

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

The City Council consists of a mayor and four council members, all nonpartisan; the mayor is elected at large and council members by district, each for four-year terms. City of Chino
The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney. City of Chino
Mayor Eunice Ulloa’s term of office runs from 2024 to 2028. City of Chino
The mayor votes on council items with the four council members. Chino City Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 (draft) · Sep 15, 2026
The City Council meets at 6:00 pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. City of Chino

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