Coronado City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Kelly
Purvis
Kelly Purvis, the incumbent, is running for Coronado City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
The race · City Council
- 01Andrew Gade
- 02Ricky Hoyt
- 03Rebecca King
- 04Kelly PurvisYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Kelly Purvis is a Coronado councilmember and the city's first arts administrator. Her campaign site lists her as a Coronado resident since 1987 and the first Development Director of the Coronado Historical Association.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Appointed City of Coronado Councilmember
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6 Endorsed by the Republican Party of San Diego County. Republican Party of San Diego CountyCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Political organizations
- Endorsed by Reform California. Reform California
- Campaign website
- www.kellypurvisforcoronado.com
On the record: Kelly Purvis
5 sourced01Multifamily height (Measure D)1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-28, which called the election and placed the R-4 multifamily height measure (Measure D) on the Nov. 3 ballot (passed 5-0, May 19, 2026). Placing a measure on the ballot is not scored as support.
Council voteCity of Coronado · May 19, 2026
02Accessory dwelling units1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said she voted for the state-required 30-day minimum rental term for accessory dwelling units, would enforce it and would monitor its effects.
I voted for the 30-day minimum required by the state, would enforce it consistently and monitor its effects on neighborhood quality of life, parking and housing availability.”
Own statementThe Coronado News
03State housing law1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said local government must comply with California law while advocating for Coronado's circumstances.
Local government must comply with California law while advocating forcefully for solutions that reflect Coronado’s unique circumstances.”
Own statementThe Coronado News
04Housing for local workers1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said Coronado can support attainable housing while protecting public safety and historic character.
We can support attainable housing without sacrificing public safety, historic character or the qualities that make Coronado such a special place to live.”
Own statementThe Coronado News
05Flood and pipe funding1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said she supports funding infrastructure through the Capital Improvement Program and the Wastewater Fund, supplemented by outside grants.
I support funding through the city’s Capital Improvement Program and our Wastewater Fund supplemented by county, state and federal infrastructure grants.”
Own statementThe Coronado News
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