Guadalupe Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ariston D.
Julian
Ariston D. Julian, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Guadalupe in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Christina Hernandez.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Christina Hernandez
- 02Ariston D. JulianYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Guadalupe and retired health center executive director, first elected to the council in 1980.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Ariston D. Julian, Christina Hernandez, Robert Diaz and Randy L. Altergott took part in an October 2026 candidate forum organized by the League of Women Voters. Noozhawk · Oct 13, 2026
On the record: Ariston D. Julian
15 sourced01City budget3 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 city budget (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteGuadalupe City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Says attracting businesses and generating more sales tax revenue could strengthen city finances without asking residents to pay more in property taxes.
We cannot ask residents to increase their property taxes”
Own statementKSBY · Oct 9, 2026Link
Said the city should stick to its 2042 general plan during the structural budget deficit and continue reducing public safety overtime.
We're going to be in a deficit for another almost two years”
Forum answerNoozhawk · Oct 13, 2026Link
02Royal Theatre3 sourced positions
Voted to terminate the Royal Theatre project but consider options to preserve the building (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteGuadalupe City Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on appointing Tom Brandeberry as the city's Royal Theatre capital campaign coordinator (3 ayes, 2 nays; March 2026).
Council voteGuadalupe City Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Seconded and voted yes on creating a two-member council oversight committee for the Royal Theatre project (3 ayes, 2 noes; February 2026).
Council voteGuadalupe City Council minutes, February 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Elected officials' stipends1 sourced position
Voted yes on reducing the monthly stipends of the council, mayor, treasurer and clerk to $150 (3 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent; September 2026).
Council voteGuadalupe City Council minutes, September 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Hotel tax (Measure J)2 sourced positions
Argument in favor signed by the mayor and all four council members
Listed as a signer of the official argument in favor of Measure J2026, which would raise the hotel tax from 6% to 12%.
Own statementCity of GuadalupeLink
Voted yes on placing the hotel tax increase (Measure J2026) and the cannabis business tax (Measure G2026) on the November 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteGuadalupe City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Housing2 sourced positions
Voted yes on approving the seven-unit Dunes Vista affordable apartment project at 855 Pioneer Street (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteGuadalupe City Council minutes, September 22, 2026 · Sep 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on approving the design review permit for the 15-unit Gonzales Family Apartments (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteGuadalupe City Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Water and wastewater1 sourced position
Says the wastewater system must be maintained and points to talks about joining Santa Maria's sewage treatment plant.
We have to make sure that our wastewater system is working”
Own statementKSBY · Oct 9, 2026Link
07Downtown business1 sourced position
as reported by Noozhawk; not a direct quote
Stressed working with the Guadalupe Business Association to fill vacant commercial properties along Main Street.
Forum answerNoozhawk · Oct 13, 2026Link
08Youth programs1 sourced position
Says the city needs to invest in existing parks, including maintenance at O'Connell Park, and offer more sports opportunities.
We need more facilities”
Own statementKSBY · Oct 9, 2026Link
09Public safety1 sourced position
as reported by Noozhawk; not a direct quote
Agreed with the other candidates that protecting public safety and preserving police, fire and water services should be the city's highest priority.
Forum answerNoozhawk · Oct 13, 2026Link
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