Coronado City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Ricky
Hoyt
Ricky Hoyt 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 HoytYou’re reading
- 03Rebecca King
- 04Kelly PurvisIncumbent
Background
- About
- Ricky Hoyt is a Naval Academy graduate, Navy Reserve V-22 pilot and Coronado small-business owner. His campaign site says he started a real estate investment career while in the Navy.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Aviator/Business Owner
- 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
- rickyhoytforcoronado.com
On the record: Ricky Hoyt
5 sourced01Multifamily height (Measure D)1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said he does not support Measure D, which would raise the R-4 height limit from three stories to four.
I do not support that increase.”
Own statementThe Coronado News
02State housing law1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said a councilmember should comply with laws in force while challenging mandates where counsel sees a credible case.
complying with laws that are in force rather than unnecessarily exposing taxpayers to litigation or penalties”
Own statementThe Coronado News
03Accessory dwelling units1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said he supports keeping accessory dwelling units for longer-term residential use rather than nightly or weekly rentals.
I support keeping ADUs for longer-term residential use rather than nightly or weekly rentals.”
Own statementThe Coronado News
04Housing for local workers1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said he would welcome local workers living in Coronado and that the council cannot set the market price of housing.
But the City Council cannot dictate the market price of housing, nor can Coronado solve the region’s housing affordability problem alone.”
Own statementThe Coronado News
05Flood and pipe funding1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said the city should maximize existing funds and seek state and federal grants before asking residents for more money.
maximizing existing funds and pursuing state and federal grants before asking residents for additional money”
Own statementThe Coronado News
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