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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

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Doug Stewart, the incumbent, 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: Chairman and CEO of Sierra Nevada Investment Management with a banking career of over 40 years. He served as Vice Chair of the Public Safety Commission from 2019 to 2022.
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Endorsed by: His campaign website features an endorsement from Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. Stewart for Malibu
Campaign website: www.stewart4malibu.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

Doug Stewart and Marianne Riggins are the two incumbents on the ballot; their terms end in November 2026. City of Malibu

On the record: Doug Stewart

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01Mobilehome rent stabilization2 sourced positions

Moved to keep the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Commission's June 1, 2025 regulations in effect until a new ordinance is adopted or the Council gives further direction (passed unanimously with an amendment, February 2026).
Council voteMalibu City Council minutes, February 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026
Moved to table consideration of Ordinance No. 532 and direct the Mobilehome Park Rent Control Regulations Ad Hoc Committee to review it (February 2026).
Council voteMalibu City Council minutes, February 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026

02Public safety1 sourced position

Campaign website lists bringing the California Highway Patrol back to PCH in 2024 among his results as councilmember.
Brought CHP back to PCH in 2024”
Own statementStewart for Malibu

03Short-term rentals1 sourced position

Said there are about 800 short-term rentals in Malibu and that the number of rental nights should be limited.
If you are making your apartment or building a permanent hotel, that is not okay”
Forum answerMalibu Times · Sep 27, 2026

04PCH speed1 sourced position

Said speed limits on PCH should be reduced and narrow lanes built.
We need to reduce speeds”
Forum answerMalibu Times · Sep 27, 2026

05Variances1 sourced position

Said the city's plans and codes are a playbook that should be followed, with variances only if minor.
There is no reason to vary from that very much, if at all”
Forum answerMalibu Times · Sep 27, 2026

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