Fullerton City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Jozef Maldonado

Candidate for City Council District 5

5 candidates · 2 seats11 sourced positions

Jozef Maldonado is running for Fullerton City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Oscar Valadez and David Fischbein.

Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Chemist with a chemistry degree from UC Davis. He was appointed to the Fullerton Parks and Recreation Commission in 2024.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Chemist
Endorsed by: Orange County Democratic Party, OC/LA Building Trades Council, Unite Here 11, 314 Action Fund, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, Supervisor Doug Chaffee, and Councilmembers Shana Charles and Ahmad Zahra, among others. Jozef Maldonado campaign site
Campaign website: www.jozefforfullerton.com

Where Jozef Maldonado stands: positions on the record

Budget1 sourced position

As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Agreed with Charles that the adopted budget's cuts to library and public safety staffing were a mistake.
“I don’t believe the budget that passed is good for our future, and we should have done better.”
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026

Public safety1 sourced position

Promises to protect public safety funding to keep response times strong.
Own statementJozef Maldonado

Mayor selection1 sourced position

As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Will respect the mayoral rotation and wants District 5 to have a turn as mayor or mayor pro tem.
“Yes, absolutely — I will respect the mayoral rotation when I’m on council.”
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026

Cannabis1 sourced position

As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Supports legalizing cannabis sales with police and community input, security rules and lab-tested products.
“I think there’s an educated, smart way to legalize cannabis in the city”
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026

Walk on Wilshire1 sourced position

As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Supports reopening Walk on Wilshire and investing in downtown on both sides of Harbor Boulevard.
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026

Housing2 sourced positions

As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Said the city should invest in low-income housing.
“we should not be denying low-income housing for any reason.”
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026
As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Said he would freeze rents if he could.
“I would also freeze rents if I could”
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026

Police technology1 sourced position

As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Said police deserve the tools they need, balanced against residents' right to privacy.
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026

Campaign money1 sourced position

As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Said he is not taking donations from the Bushala brothers or from Fred Jung.
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026

Seniors1 sourced position

Promises to expand funding for the Senior Mobility Program and access to community centers.
Own statementJozef Maldonado

Downtown1 sourced position

Promises to invest in small business development downtown and streamline permitting.
Own statementJozef Maldonado

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