East Palo Alto, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

East Palo Alto City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Ruben Abrica

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

7 candidates · 2 seats7 sourced positions

Ruben Abrica, the incumbent, is running for East Palo Alto City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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East Palo Alto councilmember and vice mayor who served on its first City Council and as mayor in 2006.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Substitute Teacher
Campaign website
www.rubenforepa.com

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Where Ruben Abrica stands: positions on the record

Inclusionary housing2 sourced positions
Flock cameras1 sourced position

  • as reported by Palo Alto Online; not a direct quote

    Favored cancelling the Flock contract in the interest of data security; no motion passed (April 2026).

    Forum answerPalo Alto Online · Apr 22, 2026

Mayor's agenda authority1 sourced position

  • Voted against the mayor's proposal for "ultimate decision-making authority on agenda setting" (failed 2-2 with one abstention, April 2026).

    Council votePalo Alto Online · Apr 22, 2026

Civic center bond (Measure O)1 sourced position
Term limits (Measure CC)1 sourced position

  • as reported by Palo Alto Online; not a direct quote

    Said the timing of putting term limits on the November ballot was "reckless" and "political" (May 2026).

    Forum answerPalo Alto Online · May 12, 2026

Development1 sourced position

  • Said that as developers make proposals he will advocate for strong community benefits, jobs and affordable housing opportunities.

    “As developers make proposals, I will advocate for strong community benefits, jobs, and affordable housing opportunities for tenants, and first time homebuyers.”

    Own statementRuben Abrica

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