El Segundo City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Chris Pimentel
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Chris Pimentel, the incumbent, is running for El Segundo City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing (no later than 29 days before Election Day) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayChris Pimentel is El Segundo's Mayor, a technology executive and former U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer. He moved to El Segundo in 2012.
Ryan W. Baldino and Chris Pimentel are the two incumbents on the ballot; John Pickhaver is the only candidate who does not currently serve on the council. El Segundo Herald, Sept. 17, 2026 · Sep 17, 2026
Where Chris Pimentel stands: positions on the record
Housing moratorium2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a 45-day moratorium on approvals of multifamily projects with more than ten units unless they include affordable units (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteEl Segundo Herald, June 25, 2026 · Jun 25, 2026
Voted yes on extending that moratorium through September 15, 2026 (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteEl Segundo Herald, July 16, 2026 (legal notices) · Jul 16, 2026
Charter city1 sourced position
as reported by the Daily Breeze
Called a charter an insurance policy against legislative changes that preempt local control; backed the proposal, which the council did not vote on.
“I view this as an insurance policy, should there be legislative changes preempting local control”
Own statementDaily Breeze · Mar 20, 2026
Housing east of PCH1 sourced position
as published in the El Segundo Herald candidate questions; not a direct quote
Said exchanging businesses east of PCH for service-intensive residences is not sustainable.
Own statementEl Segundo Herald, Oct. 1, 2026 (candidate questions) · Oct 1, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
as published in the El Segundo Herald candidate questions; not a direct quote
Named entry-level housing in multifamily zones as part of his top priority for a next term.
Own statementEl Segundo Herald, Oct. 1, 2026 (candidate questions) · Oct 1, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Ryan W. Baldino (incumbent)
- John Pickhaver
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