Imperial Beach Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Karl Bradley

Candidate for Mayor

7 candidates · 3 seats7 sourced positions

Karl Bradley is running for mayor of Imperial Beach in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mitch McKay and Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez.

Ballots begin going out to registered voters · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Retired public school administrator with experience on the Imperial Beach Design Review Board.

Where Karl Bradley stands: positions on the record

Tijuana River sewage3 sourced positions

Says he will advocate for transparency from the federal government about the international treatment plant and demand additional funding to reopen beaches.
“I will advocate for transparency from the federal government regarding the work at the international treatment plant in the Tijuana River Valley”
Own statementKarl Bradley, candidate statement of qualifications · Aug 7, 2026
as reported by KPBS; not a direct quote
Says he would ask the city attorney to file records requests with the International Boundary and Water Commission for construction timelines.
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026
as reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune; not a direct quote
Supports a proposed supplemental treatment plant that depends on a countywide sales tax increase on the November ballot.
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · Oct 3, 2026

License plate readers1 sourced position

as reported by KPBS; not a direct quote
Says he would move to cancel the city's license plate reader contract, while wanting more public outreach first.
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

as reported by KPBS; not a direct quote
Says he would explore a city-run "know your rights" campaign.
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026

Homelessness1 sourced position

as reported by KPBS; not a direct quote
Says he was not aware of the city's contract with Chula Vista and would have to learn more about it.
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

as reported by KPBS; not a direct quote
Says he would prioritize adding affordable homes and would look at requiring parking for similar small developments.
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026

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