Huntington Beach City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Taryn Taddeo Palumbo

Candidate for City Council

11 candidates · 4 seats6 sourced positions

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

Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Attorney and executive director of Orange County Grantmakers, a nonprofit. Formerly served on the city's Community and Library Services Commission.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonprofit Executive/Parent
Endorsed by: Lists Iron Workers Locals 433 and 416, former Mayor Barbara Delgleize, Supervisors Katrina Foley and Vicente Sarmiento, and former mayors Connie Boardman, Debbie Cook and Kim Carr, among others. Taryn Palumbo campaign site
How the press groups them: Running with Ben Davis, Brenda Glim and Erin Spivey as the "Surf City 4"; endorsed by the Democratic Party of Orange County. Daily Pilot · Aug 19, 2026
Campaign website: www.taryn4hb.com

Where Taryn Taddeo Palumbo stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

Supports completing the Housing Element so the city can regain local control and avoid more fines.
“support completing the housing element so Huntington Beach can regain local control over planning decisions and avoid additional fines and legal costs”
Own statementTaryn Palumbo campaign site

Courts1 sourced position

Says the city should drop its appeal of the library lawsuit and end unnecessary lawsuits.
“The city should drop its appeal of the library lawsuit”
Own statementTaryn Palumbo campaign site

Taxes1 sourced position

Chamber of Commerce forum, as reported by the Daily Pilot
Was one of three candidates who said the city should consider raising the hotel (transient occupancy) tax.
Forum answerDaily Pilot · Oct 1, 2026

Downtown1 sourced position

Chamber of Commerce forum, as reported by the Daily Pilot
Was one of two forum candidates who said the first three blocks of Main Street should be closed permanently.
Forum answerDaily Pilot · Oct 1, 2026

Campaign money1 sourced position

Protect Huntington Beach debate, as reported by the Daily Pilot
Said lower donation limits would make small contributions matter more.
“But if we drop that number and make contributing to the campaign more accessible and more realistic for your average community member”
Forum answerDaily Pilot · Sep 17, 2026

Trust1 sourced position

Pledges to restore the Human Relations Commission.
“I will take action to restore the Human Relations Commission”
Own statementTaryn Palumbo campaign site

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