National City, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

National City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Edward Nieto

Candidate for City Council District 3

9 candidates · 3 seats2 sourced positions

Edward Nieto is running for National City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jerry Cano and Ditas Yamane.

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Government accountant for 39 years and lifelong National City resident. He attended Sweetwater High School and San Diego State University.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Retired Governmental Accountant
Campaign website
www.EdNietoNationalCity.com

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Where Edward Nieto stands: positions on the record

Council district budgets1 sourced position

  • as reported by inewsource; not a direct quote except the quoted words

    Said the city should cut or eliminate the $100,000 council district budgets.

    “That was a waste of money”

    Forum answerinewsource · Aug 31, 2026

Budget deficit1 sourced position

  • Says his government accounting experience would help identify problems early and restore fiscal stability amid the projected $13 million deficit.

    Own statementCity of National City

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