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Ojai City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Jordan
Garst

Jordan Garst is running for Ojai City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Leslie C. Rule.

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The race · City Council District 1

  1. 01Jordan GarstYou’re reading
  2. 02Leslie C. RuleIncumbent
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Background

About
Clinical research professional who negotiates budgets and contracts for first-in-human oncology trials. He studied management in college and worked as an EMT.
Occupation (from candidate statement)
Research Finance Administrator
Party
Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Endorsed by
His campaign site lists endorsements from residents, including former Ojai Mayor Betsy Stix. Jordan Garst for Ojai City Council
Campaign website
www.jordangarst4ojaicouncil2026.com

On the record: Jordan Garst

6 sourced
01Permanent supportive housing1 sourced position

  • Answer to an Ojai Valley News candidate questionnaire

    Named the council's decision to move forward with DignityMoves on the Permanent Supportive Housing project as a decision he disagreed with.

    Forum answerOjai Valley News · Sep 24, 2026Link

02City budget1 sourced position

  • Answer to an Ojai Valley News candidate questionnaire

    Criticized the city for not completing final audit reports for the last two years.

    they haven’t completed final audit reports for the city budget for the last two years, which is inexcusable”

    Forum answerOjai Valley News · Sep 24, 2026Link

03Affordable housing1 sourced position

  • Answer to an Ojai Valley News candidate questionnaire

    Said it is more cost effective for the city to repurpose existing multifamily housing than to pay for new development.

    Forum answerOjai Valley News · Sep 24, 2026Link

04Local business1 sourced position
05Wildfire safety1 sourced position
06City contracts1 sourced position

  • Says he would bring competitive bidding, honest cost projections and careful contract review to City Hall.

    Competitive bidding, honest cost projections, and a careful read of every contract and long-term obligation before we commit public money.”

    Own statementJordan Garst for Ojai City CouncilLink

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