El Cajon City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Phil Ortiz
Councilmember, District 4; term ends December 2028City of El Cajon
Phil Ortiz (Councilmember, District 4) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the El Cajon City Council after the election.
Small business owner who helps homeowners cut electric bills and a former El Cajon planning commissioner. He is a board member of the East County Chamber of Commerce.
Where Phil Ortiz stands: positions on the record
Immigration resolution1 sourced position
Stated at a council meeting that the immigration resolution is about public safety and that the city is not working with ICE.
Own statementEl Cajon City Council minutes, July 22, 2025 · Jul 22, 2025
SB 54 lawsuit1 sourced position
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune; not a direct quote
Voted to pursue the city's lawsuit challenging California's sanctuary law, SB 54 (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteSan Diego Union-Tribune · Apr 29, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the 2026-27 budget with an $800,000 reduction in the Fire Department (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteEl Cajon City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
Parkway Plaza1 sourced position
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune
Said the council should show developers that Parkway Plaza is a top priority and that it is willing to invest and make concessions.
“We have to show the development community that it’s one of our highest priorities to see Parkway Plaza at its highest and best use”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 27, 2026
Kaiser property1 sourced position
Seconded directing staff to report on options for the vacant Kaiser Permanente property, including legal options (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteEl Cajon City Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
Economic development1 sourced position
Moved to allocate $100,000 from General Fund reserves to the Empower East County Business Revolving Loan Fund (passed 3-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteEl Cajon City Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
Past candidacy2 sourced positions
Ran for El Cajon City Council, District 4, in 2020 (won).
Own statementSan Diego County Registrar of Voters · Nov 3, 2020
Ran for El Cajon City Council, District 4, in 2024 (won).
Own statementSan Diego County Registrar of Voters · Nov 5, 2024
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