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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Malibu City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Danny
Smith

Danny Smith is running for Malibu City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Background

About: Rebuild zone captain for the La Costa and Carbon Beach neighborhoods in Malibu.
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Campaign website: danny4malibu.com

A. Sam Dibaei, Danny Smith, Doug Stewart and Marianne Riggins all took part in the Malibu Township Council candidate forum on Sept. 18, 2026. Malibu Times · Sep 27, 2026

On the record: Danny Smith

6 sourced

01Public safety1 sourced position

Campaign website lists increased patrols, a sheriff's substation, speed cameras and improved coordination with Caltrans under public safety.
Own statementDanny Smith for Malibu City Council

02Short-term rentals1 sourced position

as reported by the Malibu Times; not a direct quote
Suggested a lottery system for short-term rentals.
Forum answerMalibu Times · Sep 27, 2026

03PCH speed1 sourced position

as reported by the Malibu Times; not a direct quote
Advocated a 35-mile speed limit on PCH and said he supports Caltrans traffic calming measures developed with the city.
Forum answerMalibu Times · Sep 27, 2026

04Rebuilding1 sourced position

as reported by the Malibu Times; not a direct quote
Said he would ask for a list of everyone in plan check each Monday and follow up after 10 business days, and favors electronic plan review.
Forum answerMalibu Times · Sep 27, 2026

05Variances1 sourced position

Said fewer variances require policymakers on council who want fewer of them.
If you want fewer variances, staff persons need to see policymakers who are interested in fewer variances on council.”
Forum answerMalibu Times · Sep 27, 2026

06City finances1 sourced position

Said he would drop the rebuild center lease, which expires in the spring.
I would drop the rebuild center lease like a bad habit!”
Forum answerMalibu Times · Sep 27, 2026

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