Guadalupe Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Christina
Hernandez
Christina Hernandez is running for mayor of Guadalupe in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ariston D. Julian.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Christina HernandezYou’re reading
- 02Ariston D. JulianIncumbent
Background
- About
- Guadalupe council member and Mayor Pro Tem who has worked with nonprofit organizations for 10 years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- District Representative
- 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: Christina Hernandez
18 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 communication with city department heads and earlier oversight of spending are key to managing the budget.
I think it's ensuring that we're working with our department heads and making sure that they know that is our budget”
Own statementKSBY · Oct 9, 2026Link
as reported by Noozhawk; not a direct quote
Proposes public grant tracking binders and streamlining business permits.
Forum answerNoozhawk · Oct 13, 2026Link
02Royal Theatre4 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 no on appointing Tom Brandeberry as the city's Royal Theatre capital campaign coordinator, saying she could not decide without financial information (3 ayes, 2 nays; March 2026).
Council voteGuadalupe City Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no 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
Seconded and voted yes on creating an advisory oversight committee for the Royal Theatre project (passed 4-1, September 2025).
Council voteGuadalupe City Council minutes, September 9, 2025 · Sep 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Elected officials' stipends1 sourced position
Seconded and 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
Seconded and 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 wastewater2 sourced positions
Says the city should pursue state and federal funding for aging water and wastewater infrastructure and City Hall.
We need to address our water and wastewater infrastructure”
Own statementKSBY · Oct 9, 2026Link
as reported by Noozhawk
Said she secured $1 million in state funds for local infrastructure such as the Pioneer Lift Station.
Forum answerNoozhawk · Oct 13, 2026Link
07Downtown business1 sourced position
Wants a stronger downtown to bring jobs and revenue.
I want a stronger downtown to help create more jobs, bring revenue and support our local economy”
Forum answerNoozhawk · Oct 13, 2026Link
08Youth programs1 sourced position
Wants more opportunities for young people through better access to community services and nonprofit programs.
Only less than 15% of nonprofit services make it down to Guadalupe, so we really need to build opportunities for our youth”
Own statementKSBY · Oct 9, 2026Link
09Community engagement1 sourced position
Centers her campaign on community engagement and listening to residents.
My leadership starts with listening [and] building relationships”
Forum answerNoozhawk · Oct 13, 2026Link
10Public 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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