El Cajon City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Steve Goble
Councilmember, District 3; term ends December 2028City of El Cajon
Steve Goble (Councilmember, District 3) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the El Cajon City Council after the election.
Retired executive vice president of a shipping-services franchisor, on the council since 2016. He represents the city on the Metropolitan Transit System board.
Where Steve Goble stands: positions on the record
Immigration resolution2 sourced positions
Moved to change the proposed resolution to declare the city's intent to comply with SB 54 and not impede federal officials (failed 2-3, Jan. 2025).
Council voteEl Cajon City Council minutes, Jan. 28, 2025 · Jan 28, 2025
Moved to have staff reword the proposed resolution to address residents' concerns and emphasize protecting all residents (passed 4-1, Jan. 2025).
Council voteEl Cajon City Council minutes, Jan. 14, 2025 · Jan 14, 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
Budget2 sourced positions
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune; not a direct quote
Voted no on the 2026-27 budget, primarily because he wanted to use more reserve funds to hire firefighters (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteSan Diego Union-Tribune · Jul 4, 2026
Moved to adopt the 2026-27 budget without the $800,000 Fire Department reduction (failed 2-3, June 2026).
Council voteEl Cajon City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
Cannabis dispensaries1 sourced position
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune
Said he would not consider asking for a dispensary ordinance until the revenue is known.
“This is a huge lift, I wouldn’t even consider asking for an ordinance until we know how much (revenue) money we’re talking about”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · Feb 25, 2026
Economic development1 sourced position
Seconded allocating $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 3, in 2020 (won).
Own statementSan Diego County Registrar of Voters · Nov 3, 2020
Ran for El Cajon City Council, District 3, in 2024 (won).
Own statementSan Diego County Registrar of Voters · Nov 5, 2024
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