Chula Vista Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Francisco Tamayo
Candidate for Mayor
Francisco Tamayo is running for mayor of Chula Vista in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John McCann.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayChula Vista Elementary School District board trustee since 2014 and a former board president. Director of information technology and security at Calbright College.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Governing Board Member, Chula Vista Elementary School District
- Endorsed by
- All four Chula Vista councilmembers and local labor unions, as listed in his candidate statement. Candidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.franciscotamayo.com
The San Diego County Democratic Party endorsed Francisco Tamayo, Carolina Chavez and Jose Preciado. KPBS · Sep 30, 2026
Where Francisco Tamayo stands: positions on the record
Immigration2 sourced positions
As reported by NBC 7 San Diego
Said he supports the city's Safe Neighbor Ordinance.
Own statementNBC 7 San Diego · May 28, 2026
As reported by KPBS
Said he would create a rapid-response network with school districts and community groups to give families verified information and legal resources.
Own statementKPBS · Oct 1, 2026
Police1 sourced position
His statement pledges to build and staff the East Chula Vista police substation and fully staff Fire Station 10.
“building and staffing the East Chula Vista substation, fully staffing Fire Station 10”
Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
As reported by KPBS
Said he would support using city-owned land to build homes in the $500,000 range for police officers, firefighters, teachers and nurses.
Own statementKPBS · Oct 1, 2026
Seniors1 sourced position
His statement pledges to expand rental assistance for older residents.
“He will expand rental assistance for older residents, protect them from scams, and fight for affordable housing and transportation”
Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
Small business1 sourced position
His statement pledges to cut permitting red tape and create a single point of contact for small businesses.
“Tamayo will cut permitting red tape and create a single point of contact”
Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
As reported by NBC 7 San Diego
Said the city should keep its budget in the black while prioritizing resources for city services.
“We need to look at the priorities and make sure that we are still in the black.”
Own statementNBC 7 San Diego · May 28, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Chula Vista Elementary School District Governing Board, Seat No. 4 in 2024 (won).
Own statementSan Diego County Registrar of Voters · Dec 3, 2024
Also running for Mayor
- John McCann (incumbent)
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