La Verne City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Thomas Allison
Candidate for City Council District 1
Thomas Allison is running for La Verne City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steven F. Johnson.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayThomas Allison is an attorney who has taught at the University of La Verne since 2013. He served on the La Verne Planning Commission from 2020 to 2025.
- Campaign website
- www.thomasforlaverne.com
Where Thomas Allison stands: positions on the record
Local police and fire1 sourced position
Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire
Said his priority is keeping police and fire departments locally controlled and that he would not support outsourcing them as a cost-cutting measure.
“But my priority is maintaining strong, locally controlled La Verne Police and Fire Departments.”
Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire
Said he would strongly consider ending the Flock Safety camera program if appropriate safeguards and oversight cannot be shown.
“If we cannot provide residents satisfactory answers to those questions and establish appropriate oversight, then yes, I would strongly consider ending the program.”
Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As
Mental health response1 sourced position
Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire
Said he supports an unarmed mental health response team and noted La Verne already works with SGV CARE.
“Absolutely—and La Verne is already moving in this direction.”
Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As
Former Lutheran High School site1 sourced position
Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire
Said he would support a plan that protects surrounding neighborhoods and addresses traffic and infrastructure, and is not opposed to development simply because it is development.
“I am not opposed to development simply because it is development.”
Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As
Council election system1 sourced position
Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire
Said he supports electing the Mayor at-large.
“For Mayor, yes.”
Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As
City budget1 sourced position
Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire
Said the city's immediate priority should be increasing revenue without relying on additional resident taxation.
“The City’s immediate priority should be increasing revenue without defaulting to additional resident taxation.”
Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As
Also running for City Council District 1
- Steven F. Johnson (incumbent)
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