Guadalupe City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Robert
Diaz
Robert Diaz is running for Guadalupe City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 2 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Randy L. Altergott
- 02Robert DiazYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Health and human services professional with 18 years in program management, nonprofit development and social work.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Robert Diaz and Randy L. Altergott are running unopposed for the two open City Council seats. Noozhawk · Oct 13, 2026
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
Of the candidates, only Robert Diaz filed a candidate statement with the city. City of Guadalupe
On the record: Robert Diaz
5 sourced01City budget2 sourced positions
Says Guadalupe faces real challenges in securing long-term financial stability, smart development and community growth.
I pledge to lead with independence, integrity, and a simple commitment: to meet Guadalupe's needs first.”
Own statementCity of GuadalupeLink
Spoke on using nonprofit partnerships, grants and private partnerships to close the city's budget gaps.
Finding solutions to funding deficits and gaps, utilizing grant funding, foundation donations, private partnerships, whatever that looks like to get what needs to be done, done.”
Forum answerNoozhawk · Oct 13, 2026Link
02Downtown business1 sourced position
as reported by Noozhawk; not a direct quote
Wants to keep local tax dollars in Guadalupe rather than having them go to neighboring cities such as Santa Maria.
Forum answerNoozhawk · Oct 13, 2026Link
03Elected officials' stipends1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Told the council he supports reducing elected officials' stipends this year and recommended lowering them as much as possible (September 2026).
Own statementGuadalupe City Council minutes, September 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026Link
04Public 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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