Glendora, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Glendora City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

5 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

City Council District 1 · 1 seat

City Council District 4 · 1 seat

Two of the five council seats, Districts 1 and 4, are on the ballot; each is decided only by voters living in that district. Districts 2, 3 and 5 are not up until 2028.

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The City Council District 1 and District 4 seats are open for election on November 3, 2026. City of Glendora

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Shaunna EliasCouncilmember, District 3; term ends November 20285sourcedDavid FredendallMayor and Councilmember, District 2; term ends November 20286sourcedMendell ThompsonCouncilmember, District 5; term ends November 20285sourced

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Match quiz1 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesPaying for streets and city facilities, City budget and staffing, Growth and housing near the Metro A LineKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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What the next council decides

Paying for streets and city facilities

Where it standsThe council set an $8-12 million guideline for one-time funds and scheduled public workshops, the last on Sept. 15, 2026 on funding options.

What's on the tableHow to spend one-time money on streets and facilities, and whether to seek other funding such as a citizen advisory committee or debt.

City budget and staffing

Where it standsThe council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget 5-0 on June 9, 2026.

What's on the tableNext year's mid-year budget changes, staffing levels and spending priorities.

Growth and housing near the Metro A Line

Where it standsThe council amended the General Plan Circulation Element in June 2026, after receiving a Glendora 2050 Community Plan RFP review in April.

What's on the tableHow land near the Metro A Line station and elsewhere is planned and developed.

E-bike rules

Where it standsOn May 26, 2026 the council directed staff to draft an e-bike ordinance.

What's on the tableWhere e-bikes may be ridden and what enforcement applies, including age limits.

Who matches you?

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  1. 1. How should Glendora plan for new housing, including near the Metro A Line station?

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Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Shaunna Elias, David Fredendall, Mendell Thompson2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • Five City Council members are elected by districts and serve four-year staggered terms. City of Glendora
  • The Mayor is not elected by voters but selected from the sitting councilmembers. City of Glendora
  • Glendora has a Council/City Manager form of government, and the council appoints the City Manager. City of Glendora
  • There are no term limit provisions for serving on the Glendora City Council. City of Glendora

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