La Habra, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

La Habra City Council · Nov 3, 2026

James Gomez

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

4 candidates · 2 seats5 sourced positions

James Gomez, the incumbent, is running for La Habra City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Mayor Pro Tem of La Habra, first elected to the City Council in November 2002 and last re-elected in November 2022.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Businessman/Councilmember

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Four candidates qualified for the two seats: James Gomez, Miles Matias, Jose Medrano and Susan Pritchard. City of La Habra

Where James Gomez stands: positions on the record

Sales tax1 sourced position

  • Voted yes to place a measure on the November 2024 ballot reauthorizing the city's sales tax at one cent (passed 5-0, Aug. 2024).

    Council voteCity of La Habra · Aug 5, 2024

Chamber of commerce dues1 sourced position
Police drone program1 sourced position

  • Voted yes to receive the proposed 2026-27 budget presentation and direct staff to include funding for the Police Department drone first responder program (passed 5-0, June 2026).

    Council voteCity of La Habra · Jun 1, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

  • Voted yes to receive the update on the inclusionary housing program and direct staff to make minor changes to the ordinance (passed 5-0, Mar. 2026).

    Council voteCity of La Habra · Mar 16, 2026

Corn Festival funding1 sourced position

  • Voted yes to split the city's costs for the Corn Festival 50/50 with the Host Lions Club and fully subsidize the parade's costs (passed 4-0, May 2026).

    Council voteCity of La Habra · May 4, 2026

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