Manhattan Beach City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joseph Ungoco
Candidate for City Council
Joseph Ungoco is running for Manhattan Beach City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed by · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayJoseph Ungoco has served on the Manhattan Beach Planning Commission for two terms.
- Campaign website
- josephungoco4mbcouncil.com
Amy Howorth is the only incumbent on the ballot; Richard Montgomery and Mark Burton are former council members and Joseph Ungoco is a Planning Commission member. MB News · Aug 19, 2026
Candidates for the November 3, 2026 ballot are Richard P. Montgomery, Amy Howorth, Mark Burton and Joseph Ungoco, as listed by the City Clerk. City of Manhattan Beach
Where Joseph Ungoco stands: positions on the record
Speed cameras1 sourced position
Says the city should support police enforcement and remain open to new ways to help police, in a statement on speed cameras.
“We need to remain open to new ways that assist our police in doing their job: protecting our residents.”
Own statementMB News Candidate Conversations · Sep 28, 2026
License plate readers1 sourced position
Says he led his Masonic lodge's decision to join the city's voluntary camera registration program.
“I led the decision to participate in the City’s voluntary camera registration program.”
Own statementMB News Candidate Conversations · Sep 28, 2026
Building height1 sourced position
Campaign site lists opposing excessive height and density as part of his responsible growth priority.
“Oppose excessive height and density”
Own statementJoseph Ungoco campaign website
Term limits1 sourced position
Campaign site proposes a lifetime maximum of two four-year council terms.
“Set a strict lifetime maximum of two four-year City Council terms—eight years total.”
Own statementJoseph Ungoco campaign website
Also running for City Council
- Mark Burton
- Amy Howorth (incumbent)
- Richard P. Montgomery
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