Grover Beach Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
David
Swift
David Swift is running for mayor of Grover Beach in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kassi Dee.
The race · Mayor
- 01Kassi DeeIncumbent
- 02David SwiftYou’re reading
Background
- About
- David Swift is a Grover Beach planning commissioner and retired mechanical engineer. He moved to Grover Beach in 2020 and has served on the Planning Commission since 2023.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Independent consulting engineer
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Campaign website
- groverway.com
On the record: David Swift
5 sourced01Measure F-261 sourced position
Told The Tribune he would vote yes on the building heights initiative.
I support F-26 not because I necessarily support all the elements of it, but because I support the people’s use of that constitutional avenue to be heard”
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune, Fact check · Sep 16, 2026
02Measure A-261 sourced position
As reported by The Tribune; not a direct quote
Told The Tribune he supports making the city clerk an elected position.
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune, Your guide to Grover Beach mayor, City Council candidates
03Multi-story projects1 sourced position
As Planning Commission vice chair, voted yes on approving a four-story mixed-use building with 58 residential units and seven hotel units at 675 West Grand Avenue (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Commission voteGrover Beach Planning Commission minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
04Accessory dwelling units1 sourced position
Voted yes on recommending that the City Council adopt amendments to the accessory dwelling unit ordinance (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Commission voteGrover Beach Planning Commission minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026
05State housing1 sourced position
His campaign site says state housing mandates are a reality and that new development should reflect the community's character and priorities.
State housing mandates are a reality, but we still have a responsibility to make sure new development reflects the character, needs, and priorities of our community.”
Own statementDavid Swift for Mayor campaign website
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