Duarte City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Luz Yesenia Paez
Candidate for City Council District 1
Luz Yesenia Paez is running for Duarte City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Margaret E. Finlay.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Duarte Planning and Economic Development Commissioner who was appointed to the commission in 2024. She says she was appointed a Traffic and Safety Commissioner in 2022 and was recognized as Woman of the Year in Public Service by Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio.
- Endorsed by
- Lists Assemblymember Blanca E. Rubio, Duarte Councilmembers Cesar A. Garcia, Vinh Truong and Mayor Tera Martin Del Campo, Azusa Mayor Pro-Tem Jesse Avila, Jr. and Monrovia Councilmember Edward Belden as endorsers on her campaign website. Luz Yesenia Paez for Duarte City Council
- Campaign website
- www.luzyeseniapaez.com
Only the District 1 council seat is on the November 3, 2026 ballot, with Margaret E. Finlay and Luz Yesenia Paez running. City of Duarte · Sep 29, 2026
Where Luz Yesenia Paez stands: positions on the record
Housing and growth2 sourced positions
Voted yes as a Planning and Economic Development Commissioner on approving the Andres Duarte School project, including a General Plan amendment, zone change, parcel map, site plan and planned development permit (passed 3-2, August 2025).
Commission voteDuarte Planning and Economic Development Commission minutes, Aug. 18, 2025 (in Sept. 15, 2025 agenda packet) · Aug 18, 2025
Says growth should be balanced and designed to preserve the character of the city and the safety of the community.
“Growth should be balanced and designed to preserve the character of our City and the safety of our community.”
Own statementLuz Yesenia Paez for Duarte City Council
Public safety1 sourced position
Says the city should invest in public safety and community services.
“Invest in Public Safety and Community Services.”
Own statementLuz Yesenia Paez for Duarte City Council
Economic development1 sourced position
Says she would support local businesses while focusing on attracting new economic opportunities.
“Support local businesses while also focusing on attracting new economic opportunities.”
Own statementLuz Yesenia Paez for Duarte City Council
Budget1 sourced position
Says taxpayer dollars should be managed carefully, with transparency and accountability.
“Our resident taxpayer dollars should always be managed carefully, with full transparency, and accountability.”
Own statementLuz Yesenia Paez for Duarte City Council
What Luz Yesenia Paez said vs. how Luz Yesenia Paez voted
Housing growth
In their words
Says growth should be balanced and designed to preserve the character of the city and the safety of the community.
On the record
Voted yes as a Planning and Economic Development Commissioner on approving the Andres Duarte School project, including a General Plan amendment, zone change, parcel map, site plan and planned development permit (passed 3-2, August 2025).
Aug 18, 2025 ·Duarte Planning and Economic Development Commission minutes, Aug. 18, 2025 (in Sept. 15, 2025 agenda packet) · Aug 18, 2025
Also running for City Council District 1
- Margaret E. Finlay (incumbent)
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