National City Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ruble Mitchel Beauchamp
Candidate for Mayor
Ruble Mitchel Beauchamp is running for mayor of National City in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jacobb Castrejon, Marcus Bush and Jose Rodriguez.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayBiologist who served as National City's city treasurer from 2006 to 2025 and on the council from 1994 to 2002. He holds master's degrees in botany and biology.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Biological Consultant
Where Ruble Mitchel Beauchamp stands: positions on the record
Business license tax1 sourced position
Opposed raising business or sales taxes.
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · Oct 4, 2026
Rent and tenant protections1 sourced position
Said rent control drives away investment in housing.
“just drives away investment in housing, leading to deterioration of the housing stock”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · Oct 4, 2026
City staffing1 sourced position
Said he would reduce staffing and look to contract out services and pursue grant funding.
Own statementKPBS · Oct 2, 2026
City-owned land and homeownership1 sourced position
Said he would maintain individual, private control of housing and rentals and focus on ADU construction.
Own statementKPBS · Oct 2, 2026
Wages1 sourced position
as reported by inewsource; not a direct quote
Said a living wage should be $25 per hour.
Forum answerinewsource · Aug 31, 2026
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