El Cajon City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Chuck Kaye

Candidate for City Council District 1

5 candidates · 2 seats8 sourced positions

Chuck Kaye is running for El Cajon City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Patrick Grillot and Osama Bayati.

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Retired Coronado police chief and former San Diego Police Department assistant chief. He served 28 years with the San Diego Police Department and five years as Chief of Police for the City of Coronado.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Retired Police Chief
Endorsed by: San Diego Republican Party, San Diego County Deputy Sheriff's Association, El Cajon Police Officer's Association, Police Officers Research Association, El Cajon Professional Firefighters Association, Mayor Bill Wells and Councilmembers Phil Ortiz and Steve Goble, among others listed on his site. Chuck Kaye campaign site
Campaign website: www.kayeforelcajon.com

The Republican Party of San Diego County endorsed Bill Wells and Chuck Kaye. KPBS · Sep 30, 2026

Where Chuck Kaye stands: positions on the record

Parkway Plaza2 sourced positions

Supports redeveloping Parkway Plaza with ownership housing and jobs.
“I support redeveloping Parkway Plaza into a vibrant destination with pride of ownership housing, jobs, and new opportunities, while revitalizing downtown in a way that preserves its unique character.”
Own statementChuck Kaye
Wants Parkway Plaza to follow the strategies La Mesa used with Grossmont Center, including housing for first-time homebuyers.
Own statementChuck Kaye campaign site

Taxes1 sourced position

Lists lowering taxes among the goals of his campaign.
Own statementChuck Kaye campaign site

Homelessness1 sourced position

Spoke at a council meeting about the value of having another homeless resource like the San Diego Rescue Mission's Lighthouse in the city.
Own statementEl Cajon City Council minutes, Feb. 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026

Downtown1 sourced position

Plans to clean up homelessness downtown and make it a dining and entertainment destination.
“I plan to clean up homelessness in Downtown, improve city services, and revitalize downtown into a destination families can go for dinner, entertainment, and shopping.”
Own statementChuck Kaye campaign site

Infrastructure1 sourced position

Plans to fast-track road and infrastructure improvements for vehicle and pedestrian safety.
Own statementChuck Kaye campaign site

Traffic safety1 sourced position

Spoke at a council meeting in support of the police response to speeding and about enforcement, engineering and education.
Own statementEl Cajon City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026

Economic development1 sourced position

Says he will work to attract new businesses, expand dining and entertainment, and create good-paying jobs.
Own statementChuck Kaye

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