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National City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Jerry Cano

Candidate for City Council District 3

9 candidates · 3 seats2 sourced positions

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

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Former National City councilmember and vice mayor who worked 35 years for the Department of Defense. Cano founded the Community and Police Relations Commission and chaired the Civil Service Commission.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Environmental Protection Specialist

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Jerry Cano did not appear at the Aug. 28, 2026 candidate forum. inewsource · Aug 31, 2026

Where Jerry Cano stands: positions on the record

Business climate1 sourced position
  • Says the city needs to become more business friendly to provide the level of services residents, businesses and visitors deserve.

    “Cano believes our City needs to become more “Business Friendly” to be able to provide the level of services our residents, businesses and visitors deserve.”

    Own statementCity of National City

Government transparency1 sourced position
  • Says city business should be conducted in a professional, objective and transparent fashion.

    Own statementCity of National City

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