Manhattan Beach City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Richard P. Montgomery

Candidate for City Council

4 candidates · 2 seats5 sourced positions

Richard P. Montgomery is running for Manhattan Beach City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Vote-by-mail ballots mailed by · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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Richard Montgomery served four terms on the Manhattan Beach City Council, in 2005-2013 and 2017-2023.

Campaign website: www.montgomery4council.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 Richard P. Montgomery stands: positions on the record

Speed cameras1 sourced position

Says he is not convinced speed cameras would work on Sepulveda Boulevard and proposes motor-officer enforcement and added lighting instead.
“I am not convinced that automated ticketing via “speed cameras” pilot program will have the desired or any noticeable effect.”
Own statementMB News Candidate Conversations · Sep 28, 2026

License plate readers1 sourced position

Says he has supported license plate readers since their installation and sees no need to change current policies.
“I am not aware of any reports of abuse or criticism with the current policies and do not see a need to change them.”
Own statementMB News Candidate Conversations · Sep 28, 2026

City staffing1 sourced position

Criticizes the current council for adding expensive positions such as a Deputy City Manager.
“The current Council is spending irresponsibly and adding more expensive positions like a Deputy City Manager which we eliminated the last time I was on Council.”
Own statementRichard Montgomery campaign website

City budget1 sourced position

Says the city has a spending problem rather than a revenue problem and that the council has spent down reserves.
“Manhattan Beach has a big spending problem, not a revenue problem.”
Own statementRichard Montgomery campaign website

Traffic safety1 sourced position

Says he proposed flashing crosswalks at every school and, if elected, would hold council meetings at the Heights Community Center at least twice a year.
“flashing crosswalks at every school”
Own statementMB News Candidate Conversations · Sep 21, 2026

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