Fresno City Council District 7 · Nov 3, 2026
Nav Gurm
Candidate for City Council District 7
Nav Gurm is running for Fresno City Council District 7 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ariana Martinez Lott.
Mail ballots start going out; early voting opens at the County Clerk's office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayAttorney and small business owner who founded the public affairs firm Five River Strategies in 2021; earned a UCLA degree in Economics and Public Affairs and worked at Fresno City Hall.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Attorney/Small Businessman
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff, State Controller Malia Cohen, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer, Sheriff John Zanoni, Councilmembers Nelson Esparza, Tyler Maxwell and Annalisa Perea, the Fresno County Democratic Party, the Central Labor Council, the Fresno Chamber of Commerce, and the Fresno police officers' and firefighters' associations, among others. Nav Gurm for Fresno City Council
- Campaign website
- www.navgurm.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 Nav Gurm stands: positions on the record
Southeast Development Area (SEDA)2 sourced positions
As reported by The Fresno Bee; not a direct quote
Said at a Sept. 22 candidate forum that he opposes SEDA.
“a clear line in the sand for me was it cannot be built on the backs of existing residents”
Forum answerThe Fresno Bee · Sep 23, 2026
Said he is opposed to SEDA but could see himself supporting a phased, high-density, jobs-first plan if it did not use general fund or infrastructure dollars.
“I could see myself supporting a very phased, responsible, high-density, jobs-first model of growth in the southeast area”
Own statementFresnoland · May 7, 2026
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Told The Bee the city should not renew its Flock license-plate camera contract, citing Fourth Amendment concerns.
“The city should not renew the Flock cameras contract”
Own statementThe Fresno Bee · Sep 18, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
Supports a moratorium on AI data centers in Fresno, saying they use too much water and offer too few jobs.
“We are not going to let Silicon Valley drain Fresno’s water just so a few more tech giants can make more money”
Own statementThe Fresno Bee · Sep 18, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Said he supports Fresno's no-camping ordinance and that people offered shelter and services must be required to accept help.
“I support Fresno’s no-camping ordinance.”
Own statementThe Fresno Bee
Housing on Blackstone2 sourced positions
Supports the Blackstone Smart Mobility project and would pair it with housing and transit-oriented development, including housing at Manchester Mall.
“As a councilmember I would pair it with aggressively pursuing housing and transit-oriented development opportunities”
Own statementThe Fresno Bee · Sep 21, 2026
As reported by The Fresno Bee; not a direct quote
Said at a Sept. 22 forum that he wants to increase housing density on Blackstone Avenue.
Forum answerThe Fresno Bee · Sep 23, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
As reported by The Fresno Bee; not a direct quote
Asked where he would cut $1 million, said he would cut consultant contracts and do the work in-house; he would add money to housing programs.
Forum answerThe Fresno Bee · Sep 23, 2026
Utility rates1 sourced position
Says he will work to keep local utility rates affordable.
“I will fight to ensure that our local utility rates remain affordable and that every city service is cost-effective for our residents.”
Own statementNav Gurm for Fresno City Council
Rent1 sourced position
Said he is skeptical of a city rent cap and prefers adding housing supply to slow rent increases.
Own statementFresnoland · May 7, 2026
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