Manteca City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
David Breitenbucher
Candidate for City Council District 3 (incumbent)
David Breitenbucher, the incumbent, is running for Manteca City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Lei Ann Varletta Larson.
Mail ballots sent by this date · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayDavid Breitenbucher is a former Manteca Fire Department captain, elected to the City Council in 2018. He served 12 years on the Manteca Recreation and Parks Commission, including as its chairman.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Councilmember/Retired Firefighter
- Campaign website
- davidbreitenbucher.com
Where David Breitenbucher stands: positions on the record
Homelessness3 sourced positions
Says he will complete the permanent navigation center for homeless residents.
“I remain committed to completing our permanent navigation center and continuing this engaged approach.”
Own statementCandidate statement of David Breitenbucher (City of Manteca City Clerk)
as reported by the Manteca Bulletin; not a direct quote
At the forum, said people caught using drugs or drinking at the shelter are removed.
Forum answerManteca Bulletin · Sep 29, 2026
Voted yes to expand the shelter at 555 Industrial Park Drive into a year-round Low Barrier Navigation Center (passed 5-0, Jan 2026).
Police station2 sourced positions
Says he will work to complete the new police headquarters and a sixth fire station.
“I will continue supporting our Police Officers and Firefighters while working to complete our new police headquarters and sixth fire station serving southwest Manteca.”
Own statementCandidate statement of David Breitenbucher (City of Manteca City Clerk)
Voted yes to hire architects and engineers for a new police headquarters and set aside $4.6 million for the work (passed 5-0, Feb 2025).
Recreation1 sourced position
Wants to move forward with both an aquatics center and a community center.
“I also want to move forward with an aquatics center and community center for our families.”
Own statementCandidate statement of David Breitenbucher (City of Manteca City Clerk)
Growth2 sourced positions
as reported by the Manteca Bulletin; not a direct quote
At the Sept. 27, 2026 forum, was among the incumbents who said Manteca is not growing too fast.
Forum answerManteca Bulletin · Sep 29, 2026
Voted yes to rezone the Wawona Apartments site on Wawona Street from very-low-density to high-density residential (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
Utility rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on new water rates and new sewer rates (both passed 5-0, March 2025).
Gas stations1 sourced position
Voted yes on a 45-day moratorium on new gas station applications while the city writes new rules (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
License plate cameras1 sourced position
Voted yes on adding six Flock license plate cameras and letting the city manager buy more without a new council vote (passed 4-1, Aug 2026).
Public comment1 sourced position
Voted yes on cutting public comment at council meetings from three minutes per speaker to two (passed 3-2, March 2025).
Climate Action Plan1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving the 2025 Climate Action Plan Update (passed 4-1, Nov 2025).
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Manteca City Council, District 3 in 2022 (won).
Own statementSan Joaquin County Registrar of Voters · Dec 6, 2022
What David Breitenbucher said vs. how David Breitenbucher voted
New police station
In their words
Says he will work to complete the new police headquarters and a sixth fire station.
Candidate statement of David Breitenbucher (City of Manteca City Clerk)
On the record
Voted yes to hire architects and engineers for a new police headquarters and set aside $4.6 million for the work (passed 5-0, Feb 2025).
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