Fresno City Council District 7 · Nov 3, 2026
Ariana Martinez Lott
Candidate for City Council District 7
Ariana Martinez Lott is running for Fresno City Council District 7 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Nav Gurm.
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TodayCommunity organizer who has worked for 15 years with South Fresno parents on parks, safer streets and affordable housing; former Community Relations Director for Fresno City Council District 3 and a Fresno State graduate.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Small Business Owner
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, Fresno Councilmember Brandon Vang, Fresno Unified trustees Veva Islas and Andy Levine, State Center Community College District trustee Nasreen Johnson, and Dolores Huerta, among others. Ariana Martínez Lott for Fresno City Council: Endorsements
- Campaign website
- ariana4fresno.com
In the June 2 District 7 primary, Nav Gurm received 3,099 votes (38.96%) and Ariana Martinez Lott 3,079 (38.71%). Fresno County Elections
Where Ariana Martinez Lott stands: positions on the record
Southeast Development Area (SEDA)2 sourced positions
Opposes SEDA's expansion of city limits, saying it would stretch city services and raise utility rates.
“No to SEDA’s outward expansion”
Own statementAriana Martínez Lott for Fresno City Council: Priorities
As reported by The Fresno Bee; not a direct quote
At a Sept. 22 forum, said she would not wait for a version of SEDA that appeals to elected officials and developers.
“I’m not waiting for a certain version that appeals to the elected officials and to developers.”
Forum answerThe Fresno Bee · Sep 23, 2026
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Told The Bee she opposes renewing the Flock camera contract unless the city adds transparency and strong safeguards; otherwise she would move the money to Advance Peace.
“I oppose renewing Flock cameras unless the City earns the public’s trust through transparency and strong safeguards for our constitutional rights”
Own statementThe Fresno Bee · Sep 18, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
At the Sept. 3 council meeting, urged an immediate temporary ban on data centers while the 10-year ban is drafted.
“I urge the City Council to make an amendment to this resolution, making it an immediate temporary ban while this lengthy text amendment process takes place”
Own statementThe Fresno Bee · Sep 18, 2026
Homelessness2 sourced positions
Said she does not believe in criminalizing unhoused people as a group and supports the Housing First model.
“I do not believe in criminalizing an entire group of people for situations that are due to systemic challenges. I support evidence-based solutions such as the Housing First Model.”
Own statementThe Fresno Bee
Said she does not support the city's anti-encampment ordinance as written and would support buffer zones near homes and businesses instead.
“But I’m not supportive of an outright sweep.”
Own statementFresnoland · May 7, 2026
Blackstone corridor1 sourced position
Supports the Blackstone Smart Mobility street project as a safety measure.
“I support the Smart Blackstone Mobility Project because safer streets save lives”
Own statementThe Fresno Bee · Sep 21, 2026
Transportation tax1 sourced position
Supports the Better Roads Safe Streets initiative.
“Supporting the Better Roads Safe Streets initiative”
Own statementAriana Martínez Lott for Fresno City Council: Priorities
Budget1 sourced position
As reported by The Fresno Bee; not a direct quote
Asked where she would cut $1 million, said she would cut from the police budget and add to the Eviction Protection Program.
“that does not make me anti-police department. I support our police officers. I support them having the resources that they need.”
Forum answerThe Fresno Bee · Sep 23, 2026
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
Supports prohibiting collaboration between ICE and local law enforcement.
“Prohibiting collaboration between ICE and local law enforcement”
Own statementAriana Martínez Lott for Fresno City Council: Priorities
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