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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. Endorsed by the Monterey County Democrats.

Marina City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

Athena
Burciaga

Athena Burciaga is running for Marina City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brad Imamura and Mike Simmons.

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22days to Nov 3

TodayOct 12

Regular voter registration period endsOct 19

Last day the county will mail ballots; recommended last day to return ballots by mailOct 27

Election DayNov 3

The race · City Council District 4

01Athena BurciagaYou’re reading
02Brad Imamura
03Mike Simmons

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About
Occupation (from candidate statement): Student/Community Volunteer
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6 Endorsed by the Monterey County Democrats. Monterey County DemocratsCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
Campaign website: athena4marina.com

On the record: Athena Burciaga

3 sourced

01Housing costs1 sourced position

Says Marina risks becoming an expensive bedroom community for Silicon Valley, driving up housing costs.
Without thoughtful leadership, Marina risks becoming an expensive bedroom community for Silicon Valley, driving up housing costs and making it harder for working families, veterans, seniors, and young people to keep calling Marina home.”
Own statementMarina Burciaga candidate statement (Monterey County Elections) · Aug 7, 2026

02Measure Q1 sourced position

as reported by Monterey County NOW; not a direct quote
Says she is a hard no on Measure Q.
We can’t balance the budget on the back of working class folks in Marina,”
Own statementMonterey County NOW

03Rent caps1 sourced position

as reported by Monterey County NOW; not a direct quote
Says the city should keep capping rent increases at the city-owned Preston Park and Abrams Park developments.
Own statementMonterey County NOW

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