Cudahy City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Cynthia Gonzalez
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Cynthia Gonzalez, the incumbent, is running for Cudahy City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.
County begins mailing vote-by-mail ballots · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCudahy's mayor, elected to the council in 2022, and an administrator within the L.A. Unified School District. She holds two master's degrees in education from UCLA as well as a doctorate in educational leadership.
- How the press groups them
- Cynthia Gonzalez has endorsed and is co-campaigning with Cynthia Romo, according to CALÓ News. CALÓ News · Oct 2, 2026
- Campaign website
- drgonzalezforcudahy.com
Where Cynthia Gonzalez stands: positions on the record
City budget2 sourced positions
Says the long-term budget solution must include growing the revenue base through economic development, and that balancing the budget cannot simply mean cutting programs.
“I believe the long-term solution must include growing our revenue base through thoughtful economic development.”
Own statementLos Angeles Daily News · Oct 5, 2026
Voted yes to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 city budget (passed 4-0 with one member absent, June 2026).
Council voteCudahy City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
Sales tax measure1 sourced position
Voted yes to place a measure extending the city's 3/4% sales tax until repealed by voters on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-0 with one member absent, July 2026).
Council voteCudahy City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
Rent stabilization measure1 sourced position
Voted yes to place the rent stabilization measure on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-0 with one abstention, August 2026).
Council voteCudahy Resolution No. 26-34 (rent stabilization measure), certified roll call · Aug 4, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Says development must benefit current residents, including protecting renters and expanding affordable housing.
“protecting renters, expanding affordable housing, creating opportunities for local workers”
Own statementLos Angeles Daily News · Oct 5, 2026
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