Lake Forest City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Robert Pequeño
Mayor and Councilmember, District 5; term ends November 2028City of Lake Forest
Robert Pequeño (Mayor and Councilmember, District 5) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Lake Forest City Council after the election.
Lake Forest mayor for 2026 and District 5 councilmember, re-elected in November 2024.
Where Robert Pequeño stands: positions on the record
Term limits2 sourced positions
Said in January 2026 that the council should have a cooling-off period for term-limited members, to be voted on in November.
“I think we should have a cooling-off period”
Own statementVoice of OC · Feb 10, 2026
Moved to receive and file the term-limit item and direct staff to return with an item on placing a measure on the next general election ballot (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteLake Forest City Council minutes, January 20, 2026 · Jan 20, 2026
Animal care services1 sourced position
Moved to approve the agreement with Orange County Animal Care for animal care services (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteLake Forest City Council minutes, March 17, 2026 (in the April 7 agenda packet) · Mar 17, 2026
Sheriff contract1 sourced position
Moved to approve the fiscal year 2026-27 law enforcement agreement with the County of Orange (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteLake Forest City Council special meeting minutes, May 21, 2026 (in the June 2 agenda packet) · May 21, 2026
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