Jurupa Valley City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Jose Luis Godinez

Candidate for City Council District 1

9 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Jose Luis Godinez is running for Jurupa Valley City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Armando Carmona.

Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Park district board member for six years and a PhD student in Spanish linguistics at UC Riverside.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Educator / Parks Director
Endorsed by: Councilmembers Willy Silva and Chris Barajas, Riverside Mayor Pro Tem Clarissa Cervantes, the Inland Empire Labor Council and the California and Riverside County Democratic parties, among others listed on his site Jose Luis Godinez campaign site
Campaign website: joseluisgodinez.com

Where Jose Luis Godinez stands: positions on the record

Growth and rural character2 sourced positions

Says smart development means growing in a way that respects the city's equestrian heritage.
“He understands that smart development means growing in a way that respects our equestrian heritage while also investing in the working-class neighborhoods that make Jurupa Valley strong.”
Own statementJose Luis Godinez campaign site
Says he would protect existing equestrian trails while adding sidewalks, crosswalks and shade trees.
“Protecting & maintaining existing equestrian trails as a living piece of our heritage, while adding safe sidewalks, crosswalks, and shade trees so families can walk to parks, schools & transit.”
Own statementJose Luis Godinez campaign site

Language access1 sourced position

Says he will push for language equity so working families can learn about city services and development plans.
“I will push for language equity so working families can know about our what our city offers & have a say in our development plans.”
Own statementJose Luis Godinez campaign site

Parks1 sourced position

Says the park district's budget doubled and 62 acres of parkland were added during his tenure.
“During my tenure, the District’s budget doubled, 62 acres of parkland were added, and eleven additional parks entered various stages of development.”
Own statementRiverside County Registrar of Voters

Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District director, Division 2, in 2024 (won).
Own statementRiverside County Registrar of Voters · Dec 3, 2024

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