Modesto City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Eric E. Alvarez
Candidate for City Council District 2 (incumbent)
Eric E. Alvarez, the incumbent, is running for Modesto City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Juan Telles and Jon Rodriguez.
Mail ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayModesto City Council member for District 2, first elected in 2022, who was vice mayor in 2024. He previously worked as a congressional staffer for California's 10th Congressional District.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Modesto City Councilmember
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from Mayor Sue Zwahlen, the five other sitting council members, the Modesto Police Officers Association and U.S. Rep. Adam Gray, among others. Eric Alvarez for Modesto City Council 2026
- Campaign website
- ericealvarez.com
Where Eric E. Alvarez stands: positions on the record
Data centers2 sourced positions
as summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Said at the Aug. 11, 2026 council meeting that he supports a full ban on data centers in Modesto.
Own statementModesto City Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026
as reported by The Modesto Bee
Told the council he would support bringing a data center moratorium to a future agenda.
“For that reason, I would support a moratorium to be brought before the council on a future agenda.”
Own statementThe Modesto Bee · Aug 12, 2026
Protest mask ordinance3 sourced positions
Voted yes on an urgency ordinance revising the city's restrictions on specified items during public assemblies (passed 7-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteModesto City Council minutes, Dec. 2, 2025 · Dec 2, 2025
Voted yes on expanding the Meyers Nave legal services agreement to include litigation and trial counsel, up to $349,500 (passed 6-1, April 2026).
Council voteModesto City Council minutes, April 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026
as reported by The Modesto Bee
Said he represents residents who elected him to keep neighborhoods safe, and that public safety progress must be protected.
“Public safety is not theoretical. For District 2 residents, it is a lived experience.”
Own statementThe Modesto Bee · Apr 8, 2026
License plate cameras1 sourced position
as summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Said license-plate readers have helped reduce crime and recommended keeping such tools while refining how they are used.
Own statementModesto City Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026
General Plan update1 sourced position
Voted yes on selecting staff's preferred land use alternative for the Comprehensive General Plan Update (passed 5-1, April 2026).
Council voteModesto City Council minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
answer to The Modesto Bee elections questionnaire
Lists increasing affordable housing as a priority and calls for a balanced approach that produces more housing.
“Housing affordability affects our workforce, families, seniors, economic competitiveness and our ability to address homelessness.”
Own statementThe Modesto Bee
Muni Golf Course1 sourced position
answer to The Modesto Bee elections questionnaire
Lists redeveloping the former Muni Golf Course as a mixed-use community with new housing, a dental clinic and businesses, while preserving green space.
Own statementThe Modesto Bee
What Eric E. Alvarez said vs. how Eric E. Alvarez voted
Protest mask ordinance
In their words
Said he represents residents who elected him to keep neighborhoods safe, and that public safety progress must be protected.
Apr 8, 2026 ·as reported by The Modesto Bee ·The Modesto Bee · Apr 8, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on expanding the Meyers Nave legal services agreement to include litigation and trial counsel, up to $349,500 (passed 6-1, April 2026).
Apr 7, 2026 ·Modesto City Council minutes, April 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026
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