Los Banos, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Los Banos Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Michael S. Amabile

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

4 candidates · 3 seats7 sourced positions

Michael S. Amabile, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Los Banos in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.

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Mayor of Los Banos and owner of Espana's Southwest Bar & Grill. His bio lists 12 years as mayor from 1994 to 2006 and election as mayor in November 2024.

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Businessman

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Michael S. Amabile (mayor) and Refugio Morales Llamas (District 2) are the only candidates listed for their contests; District 3 has Marcus Chavez and Erasmo Viveros. Merced County Elections

Where Michael S. Amabile stands: positions on the record

Council pay2 sourced positions

  • Voted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 1215 to increase elected officials' compensation (passed 4-1, June 2026).

    Council voteCity of Los Banos · Jun 17, 2026

  • Said compensation should be updated and proposed setting it at the state-allowed maximums, with each member free to accept less (council discussion, June 2026).

    Own statementCity of Los Banos · Jun 17, 2026

In-house legal counsel1 sourced position
Housing: ADUs1 sourced position

  • Voted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 1216, which restates the city's accessory dwelling unit rules to implement new state law (passed 5-0, May 2026).

    Council voteCity of Los Banos · May 20, 2026

Growth and development1 sourced position

  • Voted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 1214 approving a development agreement for the 30-home Villages VI subdivision (passed 4-0, February 2026).

    Council voteCity of Los Banos · Feb 4, 2026

Filling council vacancies1 sourced position
City Treasurer1 sourced position

  • Voted yes on Resolution No. 7115 placing a measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot on whether the City Treasurer should be appointed rather than elected (passed 4-0 with one member absent, June 2026).

    Council voteCity of Los Banos · Jun 17, 2026

What Michael S. Amabile said vs. how Michael S. Amabile voted

Council pay

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  • Said compensation should be updated and proposed setting it at the state-allowed maximums, with each member free to accept less (council discussion, June 2026).

    Jun 17, 2026 ·City of Los Banos · Jun 17, 2026

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