Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Monrovia Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

4 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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Mayor · Unopposed

Becky ShevlinIncumbentMonrovia mayor and councilmember since 2009, with 11 years on the Community Services Commission. She serves on regional boards including the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.3sourced

City Council · Vote for up to 2

Voters choose two at-large council seats and the mayor on Nov. 3; Sergio Jimenez and Edward Belden are not on the ballot.

2 notes on these statements

Mayor Becky Shevlin is unopposed for mayor, according to Colorado Boulevard; the contested race is for two council seats among Tamala Kelly, Larry Spicer and Jesus Rojas. Colorado Boulevard

City Clerk and City Treasurer are also on the ballot and are not covered in this guide. City of Monrovia · Oct 5, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Edward BeldenCouncilmember; elected to the council in 20243sourced Sergio JimenezMayor Pro Tem and Councilmember; elected to the council in 20243sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz2 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesCity budget and capital spending, Housing and SB 79 transit areas, City property purchases Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

City budget and capital spending

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council adopted the fiscal year 2026-27 budget resolutions and approved a purchase of two fire engines for up to $2,930,000.

What's on the tableHow the city funds services and equipment, including bond financing for capital projects.

On June 16, 2026 the council adopted Resolution Nos. 2026-37 and 2026-38 and approved the fiscal year 2026-27 Authorized Position Listing. Monrovia City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
On June 16, 2026 the council approved buying two Pierce Enforcer engines for an amount not to exceed $2,930,000, with a contingency up to $293,000. Monrovia City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
On May 19, 2026 the council adopted Resolution No. 2026-24 on preliminary proceedings for financing capital improvement projects and potentially refunding existing bonds. Monrovia City Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026

Housing and SB 79 transit areas

Where it standsThe city hired a consultant in June 2026 to prepare objective design standards for its SB 79 transit-oriented development area.

What's on the tableHow the city applies state transit-area housing law and reviews housing projects.

On June 16, 2026 the council approved a consultant agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. for Monrovia Objective Design Standards for the SB 79 transit-oriented development area, not to exceed $41,500. Monrovia City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
On July 7, 2026 the council adopted Resolution No. 2026-40 on Tentative Tract Map No. 85208, a subdivision of one lot into six condominium units at 1219 South Magnolia Avenue. Monrovia City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026

City property purchases

Where it standsOn July 21, 2026 the council approved a letter of intent to buy 347 N. Highland Place for up to $2,000,000.

What's on the tableWhether and how the city completes the purchase and uses the property.

The July 21, 2026 motion also approved a 5% contingency and made the purchase agreement contingent on acceptance of the final title report. Monrovia City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026

Senior services and term limits

Where it standsCandidate Jesus Rojas's campaign website lists a stand-alone senior center and term limits for council members among his priorities.

What's on the tableWhether the council pursues a dedicated senior center or considers term limits.

Rojas's campaign website says he supports establishing a stand-alone senior center. Jesus Rojas campaign website
Rojas's campaign website says he supports term limits for City Council members. Jesus Rojas campaign website
Councilmember Larry J. Spicer's city bio lists expanding senior programs among his priorities. City of Monrovia

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1. Should Monrovia establish a stand-alone senior center?
2. Should City Council members face term limits?

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Key dates

Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailingCity of Monrovia · Oct 5, 2026Oct 5, 2026
Last day to register to vote online or by mailCity of Monrovia · Oct 5, 2026Oct 19, 2026
Same-day registration and 11-day vote centers openCity of Monrovia · Oct 5, 2026Oct 24, 2026
Last day to request a replacement vote-by-mail ballotCity of Monrovia · Oct 5, 2026Oct 27, 2026
4-day vote centers openCity of Monrovia · Oct 5, 2026Oct 31, 2026
Election DayCity of Monrovia · Oct 5, 2026Nov 3, 2026

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Edward Belden, Sergio Jimenez2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

The Nov. 3, 2026 ballot has Mayor (one two-year term), two City Council seats (four-year terms, elected at large), City Treasurer and City Clerk. City of Monrovia · Oct 5, 2026
The council members listed on the city's Meet the City Council page are Mayor Becky A. Shevlin, Mayor Pro Tem Sergio Jimenez, and Councilmembers Larry J. Spicer, Dr. Tamala Kelly and Edward Belden. City of Monrovia
Monrovia kept its directly elected mayor after voters rejected Measure RM in June 2022. Colorado Boulevard

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