Chula Vista, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Chula Vista Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

John McCann

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

6 candidates · 3 seats15 sourced positions

John McCann, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Chula Vista in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Francisco Tamayo.

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Today

Navy veteran and Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, and a small-business owner. Holds bachelor's and master's degrees in economics and worked at the Congressional Budget Office.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Mayor, City of Chula Vista
Endorsed by
Chula Vista Firefighters and the Chula Vista Police Officers Association, as listed in his candidate statement. Candidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
How the press groups them
Described by the San Diego Union-Tribune as the council's lone Republican, opposite a Democratic majority. San Diego Union-Tribune · May 3, 2026
Campaign website
johnmccann.com

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The San Diego County Republican Party endorsed John McCann, Greg Martinez and Angelica Martinez. KPBS · Sep 30, 2026

Where John McCann stands: positions on the record

Council pay2 sourced positions
Charter changes2 sourced positions
Housing2 sourced positions

  • Voted no on a loan of up to $4 million for the Park Hill affordable apartments, with density cut to 62 units (passed 4-1, June 2026).

    Council voteChula Vista City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026

  • As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune

    Said he could not support the Park Hill project because of its density in a single-family neighborhood, and suggested funding the 707 F Street project instead.

    “I cannot support the project currently at Park Hill because of the high density in a very nice, single-family neighborhood without having control from the city”

    Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · Jun 8, 2026

Homelessness2 sourced positions

  • Made the motion approving an agreement letting the city clear homeless encampments along I-5, with Caltrans reimbursing up to $200,000 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).

    Council voteSan Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 2, 2026

  • His statement says his homeless encampment ban keeps public spaces safe and reduced homelessness by 25%.

    “Mayor McCann's strict homeless encampment ban keeps public spaces safe and accessible, reducing homeless by 25%.”

    Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026

Police1 sourced position
Immigration1 sourced position
Taxes1 sourced position

  • His statement says he opposes higher gas, mileage and sales taxes.

    “Mayor John McCann fought to lower the cost of living - opposing higher gas, mileage, and sales taxes.”

    Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026

Transit taxes1 sourced position
Mayor's office1 sourced position
Commissions1 sourced position
Past candidacy1 sourced position

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