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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. Endorsed by the San Diego County Democratic Party.

Del Mar City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Jas
Grewal

Jas Grewal is running for Del Mar City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Background

About: Vice chair of the Del Mar Planning Commission and a retired banker. She served eight years on the city's Finance Committee.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Planning Commissioner/Banker
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6 Endorsed by the San Diego County Democratic Party. Jas Grewal for Del Mar City Council 2026 (campaign website)City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
Endorsed by: San Diego County Democratic Party; U.S. Congressman Mike Levin; U.S. Congressman Scott Peters. Jas Grewal for Del Mar City Council 2026 (campaign website)
Campaign website: jas4delmar.com

A video of the Oct. 2, 2026 candidate forum moderated by the League of Women Voters features all four candidates: Meghan O. Spieker, Jeff Sturgis, Terry Gaasterland and Jas Grewal. City of Del Mar · Oct 5, 2026

On the record: Jas Grewal

9 sourced

01Housing4 sourced positions

Voted yes on recommending that the City Council adopt special needs housing and reasonable accommodation code amendments (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Commission voteCity of Del Mar · Jul 14, 2026 Link
Voted no on a variance letting an existing home keep side and rear setback encroachments (passed 3-1, June 2026).
Commission voteCity of Del Mar · Jun 9, 2026 Link
Voted yes on recommending that the City Council adopt an Environmental Justice Element for the Community Plan (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Commission voteCity of Del Mar · Feb 10, 2026 Link
Says she would direct appropriate density to areas such as the Professional and Downtown Commercial zones.
directing appropriate density to areas such as the Professional and Downtown Commercial zones to create vibrant hubs, while preserving the character and quality of life of our residential neighborhoods”
Own statementDel Mar Times (San Diego Union-Tribune) · Oct 12, 2026 Link

02Lagoon and flooding1 sourced position

Voted yes on recommending that the City Council adopt the final environmental document for the San Dieguito Lagoon levee project (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Commission voteCity of Del Mar · Sep 15, 2026 Link

03Undergrounding1 sourced position

Says she will oppose unnecessary or excessive borrowing and that any financing needs a clear repayment source and reasonable debt limits.
I will oppose unnecessary or excessive borrowing that puts essential City services at risk.”
Own statementJas Grewal for Del Mar City Council 2026 (campaign website)Link

04Rail relocation1 sourced position

Supports moving the train off the bluffs without tunneling under homes or businesses.
support moving the train off the bluffs without tunneling under homes or businesses”
Own statementCity of Del Mar Link

05Fire services1 sourced position

Says she will oppose any proposal to close Del Mar's fire station or reduce local fire and paramedic coverage.
I will protect our fast emergency response times by opposing any proposal to close Del Mar's Fire Station or reduce the local fire and paramedic coverage our residents depend on.”
Own statementJas Grewal for Del Mar City Council 2026 (campaign website)Link

06Streets and medians1 sourced position

Says street maintenance is a high priority for her.
Street maintenance is a high priority for me, and we should expedite improvements to address what appears to be years of neglect.”
Own statementDel Mar Times (San Diego Union-Tribune) · Oct 12, 2026 Link

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Jas Grewal: their words and their votes on the same issue

Housing

In their words

Says she would direct appropriate density to areas such as the Professional and Downtown Commercial zones.
Oct 12, 2026 ·Del Mar Times (San Diego Union-Tribune) · Oct 12, 2026

On the record

Voted yes on recommending that the City Council adopt an Environmental Justice Element for the Community Plan (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Feb 10, 2026 ·City of Del Mar · Feb 10, 2026
Voted no on a variance letting an existing home keep side and rear setback encroachments (passed 3-1, June 2026).
Jun 9, 2026 ·City of Del Mar · Jun 9, 2026
Voted yes on recommending that the City Council adopt special needs housing and reasonable accommodation code amendments (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Jul 14, 2026 ·City of Del Mar · Jul 14, 2026

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