Huntington Park City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Karina Macias
Candidate for City Council District 2
Karina Macias is running for Huntington Park City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Nancy Cindy Martiz and Karina Miketta.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayHealthcare provider and Huntington Park councilmember who has lived in the city for more than 30 years. Her statement cites a bachelor's degree from Mount Saint Mary's University and a master's degree from Chapman University.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Healthcare Provider/City Councilmember
Karina Macias, Nancy Cindy Martiz and Karina Miketta are the three candidates in the District 2 special election; Graciela Ortiz and Valentin Amezquita are the two in District 4; Arturo Flores and Celia Beatriz Rivas are the two in District 5. Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: Ballot Marking Device Code List, Nov. 3, 2026
Where Karina Macias stands: positions on the record
Council pay1 sourced position
Voted no on the first reading of Ordinance 2025-15, a 5% council pay increase effective January 1, 2027 (passed 4-1, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Dec 9, 2025
Term limits ballot measure2 sourced positions
Abstained on Resolution 2026-25, placing a two-term lifetime limit for council members on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-0 with 1 abstention, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Jun 9, 2026
Voted no on appropriating $150,000 for outreach and voter education on the term limits measure (passed 4-1, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Aug 25, 2026
City manager spending limits3 sourced positions
Voted yes on a resolution setting the City Manager's purchasing spending limits policy (passed 5-0, August 2024).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Aug 5, 2024
Voted no on a resolution amending the City Manager's purchasing spending limits policy (passed 3-1, April 2025).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Apr 7, 2025
In her county candidate statement, says she opposed giving the City Manager authority to spend up to $300,000 without council approval.
“I opposed giving the City Manager authority to spend up to $300,000 without City Council approval because accountability and transparency matter.”
Own statementLos Angeles County candidate statement · Sep 29, 2026
Rental unit fees1 sourced position
Voted no on a resolution setting new rental unit registration fees under the city's Rent Stabilization ordinance (passed 4-1, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Jan 13, 2026
Fireworks sales1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving fireworks sales permit applications from local nonprofit organizations (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Jun 9, 2026
Council elections by district2 sourced positions
Voted no on a resolution starting the change from at-large to by-district council elections (passed 4-1, October 2025).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Oct 14, 2025
Abstained on Resolution 2026-01 adopting by-district council elections (passed 4-0 with 1 abstention, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Jan 27, 2026
City Clerk1 sourced position
Voted no on the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08 on the City Clerk's appointment, duties, compensation and at-will status (passed 4-1, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Aug 25, 2026
Slauson parking facility1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit for a parking facility at 2700 E. Slauson Ave. (passed 3-1 with 1 abstention, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Aug 25, 2026
Council censure1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution censuring Councilmember Arturo Flores (passed 3-1, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Apr 28, 2026
Council vacancy appointment1 sourced position
Voted no on appointing Nancy Martiz to the council vacancy (passed 3-1, April 2025).
Council voteCity of Huntington Park · Apr 23, 2025
City contracts1 sourced position
In her county candidate statement, says she eliminated over $1 million in contracts while mayor.
“As Mayor, I eliminated over $1 million in unnecessary special-interest contracts, ensuring taxpayer dollars were spent responsibly.”
Own statementLos Angeles County candidate statement · Sep 29, 2026
What Karina Macias said vs. how Karina Macias voted
City manager spending limits
In their words
In her county candidate statement, says she opposed giving the City Manager authority to spend up to $300,000 without council approval.
Sep 29, 2026 ·Los Angeles County candidate statement · Sep 29, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on a resolution setting the City Manager's purchasing spending limits policy (passed 5-0, August 2024).
Aug 5, 2024 ·City of Huntington Park · Aug 5, 2024
Voted no on a resolution amending the City Manager's purchasing spending limits policy (passed 3-1, April 2025).
Apr 7, 2025 ·City of Huntington Park · Apr 7, 2025
Also running for City Council District 2
- Nancy Cindy Martiz (incumbent)
- Karina Miketta
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