El Cajon City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Patrick Grillot

Candidate for City Council District 1

5 candidates · 2 seats8 sourced positions

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

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Healthcare program manager and vice chair of El Cajon's Public Safety Facility Financing Oversight Committee. He has served on that committee for five years.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Healthcare Manager/Parent
Endorsed by: San Diego County Democratic Party, San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, San Diego County Building & Construction Trades Council, East County Democratic Club, Equality California, YIMBY Democrats of San Diego, and El Cajon Councilmembers Gary Kendrick and Michelle Metschel, among others listed on his site. Patrick Grillot campaign site
Campaign website: www.patrickforelcajon.com

The San Diego County Democratic Party endorsed Patrick Grillot. KPBS · Sep 30, 2026

Where Patrick Grillot stands: positions on the record

Immigration resolution1 sourced position

Supports repealing the city policy directing police to collaborate with federal immigration enforcement.
“Repeal the MAGA policy that directs our police to collaborate with President Trump’s immigration enforcement.”
Own statementPatrick Grillot campaign site

Parkway Plaza1 sourced position

Supports new development at Parkway Plaza but says the city should not buy it.
“Fostering new development at Parkway Plaza is important, but the City should not buy Parkway Plaza”
Own statementPatrick Grillot campaign site

Taxes1 sourced position

Wants responsible city spending without raising the sales tax rate.
“Responsible city spending without raising the sales tax rate”
Own statementPatrick Grillot · Aug 11, 2026

Homelessness1 sourced position

Wants to address root causes of homelessness, clear underpasses with Caltrans and use state grants to fund programs.
Own statementPatrick Grillot campaign site

Term limits1 sourced position

Supports term limits for the mayor and council.
“Introducing Term Limits for Councilmembers and Mayor.”
Own statementPatrick Grillot campaign site

Campaign finance1 sourced position

Wants to lower the city's $10,000 campaign contribution limit.
“Lower the city’s current $10,000 contribution limit.”
Own statementPatrick Grillot campaign site

Accountability1 sourced position

Proposes an Ethics & Audit Commission to review public meetings, disclosures, contracting and real estate deals.
Own statementPatrick Grillot campaign site

Housing1 sourced position

Supports the development of more housing to reduce home prices and rents.
Own statementPatrick Grillot campaign site

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