Huntington Beach, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Huntington Beach City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Ben Davis

Candidate for City Council

11 candidates · 4 seats6 sourced positions

Ben Davis is running for Huntington Beach City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 11 candidates are running for 4 seats.

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Today

Attorney at the Elder Law and Disability Rights Center in Santa Ana, focused on housing and disability rights; earlier worked in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Huntington Beach resident since 2008.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Civil Rights Attorney
How the press groups them
Running with Brenda Glim, Taryn Palumbo and Erin Spivey as the "Surf City 4"; endorsed by the Democratic Party of Orange County. Daily Pilot · Aug 19, 2026
Campaign website
ben4hbcouncil.com

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Where Ben Davis stands: positions on the record

Budget1 sourced position

  • Says he would prioritize fiscal management and infrastructure over litigation.

    “Prioritize sound fiscal management and infrastructure investments, not frivolous and expensive litigation.”

    Own statementBen Davis campaign site

Commissions1 sourced position

  • Protect Huntington Beach debate, as reported by the Daily Pilot

    Said he would bring back city commissions that were shut down in recent years.

    Forum answerDaily Pilot · Sep 17, 2026

Campaign money1 sourced position

  • Surf City Four slate, as reported by the Daily Pilot

    Backs lowering the campaign donation limit from $5,900 to around $1,000.

    Forum answerDaily Pilot · Sep 17, 2026

Policing1 sourced position

  • Protect Huntington Beach debate, as reported by the Daily Pilot

    Called license-plate cameras a useful tool in specific cases but warned of misuse.

    “there’s a lot of room for manipulation and for exploitation”

    Forum answerDaily Pilot · Sep 17, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

  • Promises a community-first approach to housing.

    “I'll bring a practical, community-first approach to housing that actually works for the people who live here.”

    Own statementBen Davis

Downtown1 sourced position

  • Chamber of Commerce forum, as reported by the Daily Pilot

    Was among the eight forum candidates who said the first three blocks of Main Street should not be closed permanently.

    Forum answerDaily Pilot · Oct 1, 2026

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