Los Banos, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Los Banos City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026

Refugio Morales Llamas

Candidate for City Council District 2 (incumbent)

4 candidates · 3 seats6 sourced positions

Refugio Morales Llamas, the incumbent, is running for Los Banos City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.

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Los Banos City Council member for District 2, appointed on March 9, 2026 to the seat's unexpired term. He was previously appointed to a council vacancy in 2021.

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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 Refugio Morales Llamas stands: positions on the record

Council pay1 sourced position
City Treasurer2 sourced positions

  • Emphasized the importance of voter control and transparency of the City Treasurer, noting the position's accountability to the public (council discussion, June 2026).

    Own statementCity of Los Banos · Jun 17, 2026

  • 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

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

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