National City Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jacobb Castrejon
Candidate for Mayor
Jacobb Castrejon is running for mayor of National City in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ruble Mitchel Beauchamp, Marcus Bush and Jose Rodriguez.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodaySTEM enrichment instructor with a social psychology degree from UC San Diego. He was vice chair of CALPIRG Students' UC San Diego chapter.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Stem-Enrichment Instructor
Where Jacobb Castrejon stands: positions on the record
Rent and tenant protections1 sourced position
Proposed a four- to five-year moratorium on rent increases.
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · Oct 4, 2026
Budget deficit1 sourced position
Said cuts to the budget would be a last resort and he would pursue state and federal funding.
“Cuts to the budget would be a last resort for me”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · Oct 4, 2026
Wages1 sourced position
as reported by inewsource; not a direct quote
Said a living wage should be $27 per hour.
Forum answerinewsource · Aug 31, 2026
Cost of living1 sourced position
Said he would explore a city-supported grocery cooperative for more affordable groceries and basic items.
Own statementKPBS · Oct 2, 2026
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