Milpitas City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Garry Barbadillo

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

9 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Garry Barbadillo, the incumbent, is running for Milpitas City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.

Vote-by-mail ballots mailed (starting the week of) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Attorney and Vice Mayor, elected to the council in 2022 after an earlier term; named Milpitas Citizen of the Year in 2018.

Where Garry Barbadillo stands: positions on the record

Public safety1 sourced position

His ballot statement says public safety is his top priority and that he has consistently funded police and emergency services.
“Public safety remains my top priority”
Own statementCandidate statements filed with the City Clerk · Aug 7, 2026

Budget2 sourced positions

As recorded in the council minutes
Raised concern in June 2026 about using one-time funds to support ongoing expenses and asked how the city will address projected structural deficits.
Own statementCity Council special meeting minutes, 2026-06-09 · Jun 9, 2026
His ballot statement says he has managed tax dollars without increasing costs on families.
Own statementCandidate statements filed with the City Clerk · Aug 7, 2026

City Hall1 sourced position

Voted no on removing council evaluations of the interim city manager and acting city attorney from upcoming agendas (passed 3-2, Oct. 2025).
Council voteCity Council special meeting minutes, 2025-10-24 · Oct 24, 2025

Housing1 sourced position

Voted yes to create a transit-oriented development overlay zone implementing state Senate Bill 79 (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, 2026-05-19 · May 19, 2026

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