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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Commerce City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Leonard
Mendoza

Leonard Mendoza is running for Commerce City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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23days to Nov 3

TodayOct 11

Last day to register to vote onlineOct 19

Vote centers open for early in-person votingOct 24

Election DayNov 3

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Background

About: Painter and former Commerce mayor who served on the City Council from June 2021 to June 2022. He worked 22.5 years for the city.
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Campaign website: leo-mendoza.com

On the record: Leonard Mendoza

5 sourced

01Housing2 sourced positions

Says Commerce has property along main thoroughfares for mixed-use projects that could hold thousands of new homes.
Projects that can accommodate 1,000s of new homes to meet the state mandates.”
Own statementWhittier Daily News · Oct 5, 2026
Lists a vote to build nearly 1,000 new homes among his council successes.
Voted to construct nearly 1,000 new homes.”
Own statementWhittier Daily News · Oct 5, 2026

02City budget1 sourced position

Says responsible spending is the answer to the city spending more than it brings in.
Responsible spending is the answer. The city is currently spending more than it is bringing in revenue.”
Own statementWhittier Daily News · Oct 5, 2026

03Spending transparency1 sourced position

Says all city expenses should be posted on the city website in ledger formats.
All expenses should be available in ledger formats and also posted on the city’s website.”
Own statementWhittier Daily News · Oct 5, 2026

04Public safety1 sourced position

Names the citywide crime rate as the main need and calls for working with all stakeholders.
The only way to address this issue is to work with all stakeholders and make everyone accountable for their responsibilities.”
Own statementWhittier Daily News · Oct 5, 2026

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