La Habra City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Miles Matias
Candidate for City Council
Miles Matias is running for La Habra City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayInformation technology professional and college instructor who lives in La Habra. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Master of Science in Information Technology Management from Western Governors University.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- IT Analyst/Instructor
- Endorsed by
- His campaign site lists endorsements from the OCGOP, Reform California and Tim Shaw, former Mayor of La Habra and President of the Orange County Board of Education. Miles Matias campaign website
- Campaign website
- www.milesmatias.com
Four candidates qualified for the two seats: James Gomez, Miles Matias, Jose Medrano and Susan Pritchard. City of La Habra
Where Miles Matias stands: positions on the record
Term limits1 sourced position
Supports reasonable term limits for elected office.
“Reasonable term limits make room for fresh perspectives, new ideas, and broader participation.”
Own statementMiles Matias campaign website
Sales tax1 sourced position
Says the city should examine whether the current sales-tax burden remains necessary, and would not promise a change before reviewing the budget.
“I believe the City should examine honestly whether the current sales-tax burden remains necessary and how every dollar is being used.”
Own statementMiles Matias campaign website
Council stipend1 sourced position
Says he intends to return his council compensation to the city's General Fund.
“I intend to return my City Council compensation to La Habra’s General Fund, subject to applicable legal, tax, payroll, and City procedures.”
Own statementMiles Matias campaign website
Public safety technology1 sourced position
Says he does not support mass government surveillance and sees possible use for governed cameras in specific high-crime locations.
“I do not support mass government surveillance.”
Own statementMiles Matias campaign website
Also running for City Council
- James Gomez (incumbent)
- Jose Medrano (incumbent)
- Susan Pritchard
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