Modesto City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026

Juan Telles

Candidate for City Council District 2

6 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Juan Telles is running for Modesto City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Eric E. Alvarez and Jon Rodriguez.

Mail ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Nonprofit project coordinator who grew up in Modesto. He was previously a community leader with Congregations Building Community.

Where Juan Telles stands: positions on the record

Housing2 sourced positions

Lists building density where it makes sense, rather than sprawling into green space, as part of his platform.
“Building density where it makes sense so we don't sprawl into green space.”
Own statementJuan Telles for Modesto City Council
answer to The Modesto Bee elections questionnaire
Said he would support and build on the city's current efforts to create infill housing of all types.
“Once elected, I will support and build on the current efforts that our city has established to create infill housing development of all types”
Own statementThe Modesto Bee

Muni Golf Course1 sourced position

answer to The Modesto Bee elections questionnaire
Said the golf course site could have a mix of housing and commercial uses that still honors its natural corridor.
“At the golf course, we could have a mix of housing and commercial options that still honors the natural corridor that is that space.”
Own statementThe Modesto Bee

Environmental justice1 sourced position

Lists holding the city accountable to environmental justice standards as part of his platform.
“Holding the city accountable to EJ standards that protect our most vulnerable communities.”
Own statementJuan Telles for Modesto City Council

Small business1 sourced position

Lists supporting street vendors and community entrepreneurs as part of his platform.
Own statementJuan Telles for Modesto City Council

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