Ojai City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Larry
Steingold
Larry Steingold is running for Ojai City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rachel Lang.
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The race · City Council District 2
- 01Rachel LangIncumbent
- 02Larry SteingoldYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Commercial and industrial real estate professional for 40 years, with an MBA. He lists service on the Ojai Public Safety Commission and CERT.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Retired Realty Salesperson
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Campaign website
- larryforojai.com
On the record: Larry Steingold
6 sourced01City budget2 sourced positions
Answer to an Ojai Valley News candidate questionnaire
Called for daily tracking of the city budget, enforced five-year forecasts and tying projects to measurable outcomes, without tax hikes.
Ojai must transition to a strict culture of disciplined spending.”
Forum answerOjai Valley News · Sep 24, 2026Link
Says the city should increase its reserves and not spend the reserves below 100%.
I don’t support overspending and locking us into commitments that force tax increases or skimming the reserves below 100%. In fact we should increase our reserves.”
Own statementLarry Steingold for Ojai City CouncilLink
02Permanent supportive housing1 sourced position
Answer to an Ojai Valley News candidate questionnaire
Said he disagreed with the council not following the proper process under state housing laws, which led to the grand jury investigation.
Forum answerOjai Valley News · Sep 24, 2026Link
03Affordable housing1 sourced position
Answer to an Ojai Valley News candidate questionnaire
Said he would support two-story apartments, not three or more stories, and lower housing costs by reducing fees and speeding city approvals.
Forum answerOjai Valley News · Sep 24, 2026Link
04Local business1 sourced position
Answer to an Ojai Valley News candidate questionnaire
Proposed a vacancy fee for long-term commercial vacancies and a single city contact person for businesses.
Forum answerOjai Valley News · Sep 24, 2026Link
05Traffic1 sourced position
Answer to an Ojai Valley News candidate questionnaire
Proposed a free hop-on-hop-off shuttle and satellite parking lots to keep weekend visitors out of their cars.
Forum answerOjai Valley News · Sep 24, 2026Link
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