Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Hesperia City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

3 contests

9 candidates

Updated Oct 3, 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 2 · 1 seat

David Bashar EllisFounder and CEO of Productive IT Solutions and a Hesperia resident since 2006. He worked 17 years for a software company serving medical practices before starting his own company.4sourced
Allison LeeIncumbentHesperia's District 2 council member since 2022 and a High Desert business owner for more than 20 years. She also represents the city as Vice Chair of the Victor Valley Transit Authority.9sourced
Jessica NavarroFilm and television production executive who grew up in Hesperia and graduated from Sultana High School. She says she has led teams of more than 400 people and managed over $600 million over her career.2sourced

City Council District 3 · 1 seat

City Council District 4 · 1 seat

Only voters who live in District 2, 3 or 4 vote in this race, and each picks one candidate for their own district's seat.

2 notes on these statements

No incumbent is running in District 4: the city says the District 4 incumbent is not seeking reelection, and the filing period for that seat was extended to August 12, 2026. City of Hesperia

In August 2022 the council canceled Hesperia's November 2022 council election for lack of qualified candidates, appointed Allison Lee to the District 2 seat, and kept Cameron Gregg in District 3 by appointment. Victorville Daily Press · Aug 25, 2022

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Chris OchoaCouncil Member, District 17sourced Josh PullenMayor Pro Tem; Council Member, District 57sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesCity finances and the sales tax, Roads and infrastructure, Sheriff's deputy staffing Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

County election officials begin mailing ballots

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

City finances and the sales tax

Where it standsIn July 2026 a motion to put a 1% sales tax on the November ballot failed 3-2 because it needed four votes, so no city tax measure is on this ballot.

What's on the tableWhether to bring a tax back to voters later, or how to pay for roads and services without one.

On July 21, 2026, the motion to place a 1% sales tax measure on the ballot failed 3-2, with Cameron Gregg and Allison Lee voting no; a 4/5 vote was needed. Hesperia City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
The measure would have raised Hesperia's sales tax rate from 7.75% to 8.75% and was projected to bring in about $15 million a year. Victor Valley News Group · Jul 21, 2026
According to a city presentation, general fund spending exceeds revenue this year because of higher police contract costs, and the city has used nearly $500,000 of reserves in the 2026-27 fiscal year. Victorville Daily Press (via Yahoo News) · Jul 24, 2026
In August 2025 the council voted 5-0 to start a formal community engagement process on a possible sales tax measure. Hesperia City Council minutes, Aug. 12, 2025 (special meeting) · Aug 12, 2025

Roads and infrastructure

Where it standsA city presentation put Hesperia's current and future infrastructure needs at $1.5 billion, including maintenance of 489 street miles.

What's on the tableHow to pay for street repair and storm drains, and which projects come first.

The $1.5 billion in needs includes maintenance of 489 street miles, 66 miles of storm drainage and 185 miles of future storm drainage. Victorville Daily Press (via Yahoo News) · Jul 24, 2026
In June 2025 the council voted 4-1 to award a contract of up to $20,707,170 for the Ranchero Road Aqueduct Crossing of the Ranchero Road Corridor Widening Project, with Cameron Gregg voting no. Hesperia City Council minutes, June 17, 2025 · Jun 17, 2025
In June 2026 the council voted 5-0 to amend the capital budget to add funding for Ranchero Road Corridor Widening Project Phase III. Hesperia City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
After the sales tax vote, Cameron Gregg started a GoFundMe campaign with a $1 million goal for street repairs. Victorville Daily Press (via Yahoo News) · Jul 25, 2026

Sheriff's deputy staffing

Where it standsHesperia's police force has 62 sworn personnel, about 0.6 per 1,000 residents, against a city goal of 1 per 1,000.

What's on the tableWhether and how to pay for more deputies.

City officials estimated Hesperia would need 41 more officers to meet its staffing goal, at an annual cost of about $11.28 million. Victor Valley News Group · Jul 21, 2026
The station keeps a minimum of five deputies per shift, with five to seven deputies usually on duty. Victor Valley News Group · Jul 21, 2026

Growth, housing and land use

Where it standsIn July 2025 the council adopted an updated General Plan Land Use Element and Health and Safety Element on a 3-2 vote.

What's on the tableHow the new land use rules are applied to housing, commercial and industrial projects.

The July 15, 2025 vote was 3-2, with Allison Lee and Cameron Gregg voting no. Hesperia City Council minutes, July 15, 2025 · Jul 15, 2025
The updated Land Use Element raises the maximum density in the R-3 Multiple Family Residence designation from 15 to 30 dwelling units per acre. Hesperia staff report · Jul 15, 2025
The council adopted the updated Circulation Element on Oct. 21, 2025. City of Hesperia

Animal services

Where it standsIn June 2025 the council voted 3-2 to approve an amended contract extension with Ji Vel Relief Services for spay and neuter, vaccination clinics and related services.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on animal care and adoptions, and through which partners.

The staff recommendation was a contract amendment of $170,600 per year with a one-year extension for spay and neuter, telemedicine, vaccination clinics and premise permit services. Hesperia City Council minutes, June 3, 2025 · Jun 3, 2025
Allison Lee, Cameron Gregg and Chris Ochoa voted yes; Brigit Bennington and Josh Pullen voted no. Hesperia City Council minutes, June 3, 2025 · Jun 3, 2025

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1. Should Hesperia ask voters to approve a 1% sales tax for roads, public safety and city services?
2. What should guide Hesperia's growth?
3. Should Hesperia expand animal services such as adoptions and veterinary care?

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Key dates

County election officials begin mailing ballotsCity of HesperiaOct 5, 2026
Secure ballot drop-off locations openCity of HesperiaOct 6, 2026
Deadline to register to voteCity of HesperiaOct 19, 2026
In-person early voting locations openCity of HesperiaOct 31, 2026
Election DayCity of HesperiaNov 3, 2026

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Chris Ochoa, Josh Pullen3 on this ballot

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

The City Council is elected by district to serve four-year overlapping terms. City of Hesperia
Districts 2, 3 and 4 are on the November 2026 ballot; Districts 1 and 5 hold elections in November 2028. City of Hesperia
Residents may vote only when their own district's representative is up for election. City of Hesperia
The mayor and mayor pro tem serve one-year terms, chosen by the council members at the first meeting in December each year. City of Hesperia
Council members also serve as board members of the city's subsidiary districts, including the Hesperia Water District. City of Hesperia
The City Manager is appointed by the City Council. City of Hesperia

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