Ojai Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Andy
Gilman
Andy Gilman, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Ojai in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Not sure who to vote for? Answer a few questions and see which Ojai candidates agree with you, and why.
No sign-in. Your answers stay on your device. We never endorse anyone. Report an error
Background
- About
- Mayor of Ojai and Director of the Agora Foundation. He has been the foundation's director since 2006, full time since 2018, and worked at Oak Grove School for nine years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Campaign website
- www.andygilmanforojai.com
Andy Gilman is the only candidate for Mayor and Andrew K. Whitman is the only candidate for City Council District 3. City of Ojai · Aug 7, 2026
On the record: Andy Gilman
8 sourced01Permanent supportive housing3 sourced positions
Voted yes on approving the sole-source development management agreement with DignityMoves for the Cabin Village supportive housing project (passed 3-2, May 2025).
Council voteOjai City Council minutes, May 27, 2025 · May 27, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on amending the DignityMoves development management agreement to allow donations for the supportive housing project (passed 3-2, August 2026).
Council voteOjai City Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on a motion not to receive and file the DignityMoves development budget and schedule and to ask for a detailed review of project plans (passed 3-2, September 2025).
Council voteOjai City Council minutes, Sept. 9, 2025 · Sep 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on preparing the conveyance of the city's Montgomery Street property to Habitat for Humanity (passed 3-2, May 2026).
Council voteOjai City Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03City budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 budget as recommended (passed 3-1 with one member absent, June 2026).
Council voteOjai City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Wrote that the council has kept an operating budget reserve above 100%.
Through this we have maintained an over 100% operating budget reserve”
Own statementAndy Gilman for Ojai · Oct 8, 2026Link
04Rental assistance1 sourced position
Voted yes on allocating $100,000 in general funds to HELP of Ojai for rental assistance (passed 5-0, September 2025).
Council voteOjai City Council minutes, Sept. 9, 2025 · Sep 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Election1 sourced position
Wrote that he believes Ojai is best served by re-electing the current council members.
I believe Ojai is best served in the reelections of our current Council Members.”
Own statementAndy Gilman for Ojai · Oct 8, 2026Link
Every claim links to its source and was checked against it before publishing. How this guide works
Match quiz · 2 minutes · no sign-in
See which Ojai candidates match you
Also on your Ojai ballot
See something wrong? Report an error
Something wrong or missing? Tell us what and where, with a link to a source if you have one. Reports feed the next verification run.