Laguna Beach City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Karen Martin

Candidate for City Council

9 candidates · 3 seats2 sourced positions

Karen Martin is running for Laguna Beach City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 9 candidates are running for 3 seats.

Vote-by-mail ballots mailed; early voting opens at the Registrar of Voters office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Urban planner with more than thirty years of California planning and policy experience.

Where Karen Martin stands: positions on the record

Hospital emergency room1 sourced position

Her campaign site lists preserving local 24/7 emergency care and ambulance-receiving services as a priority.
“Work urgently to preserve local 24/7 emergency care and ambulance-receiving services for the safety of our community.”
Own statementKaren Martin campaign website

Development rules1 sourced position

Her ballot statement says development can move forward while protecting neighborhoods if the city follows the rules.
“Development can move forward while protecting neighborhoods, quality of life, and the environment if we simply follow the rules.”
Own statementKaren Martin candidate statement (City of Laguna Beach)

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