Ojai City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Rachel
Lang
Rachel Lang, the incumbent, is running for Ojai City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Larry Steingold.
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The race · City Council District 2
- 01Rachel LangYou’re reading
- 02Larry Steingold
Background
- About
- Business owner and developmental consultant who started her consulting business in 2006. She was elected to the Ojai City Council in 2022.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Endorsed by
- Endorsers listed on her campaign site include Ojai Mayor Andrew Gilman, former Ojai Mayor Elizabeth Stix and Ventura County Supervisors Matt Lavere and Vianey Lopez. Rachel Lang for Ojai City Council
- Campaign website
- www.voterachellang.com
On the record: Rachel Lang
11 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 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
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
02Affordable housing2 sourced positions
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
Answer to an Ojai Valley News candidate questionnaire
Said she wants to advance a community land trust and explore inclusionary requirements on new projects.
Forum answerOjai Valley News · Sep 24, 2026Link
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
Answer to an Ojai Valley News candidate questionnaire
Said Ojai's finances are stronger than when she took office and proposed a public rolling five-year financial forecast and an online budget portal.
Today our reserves are fully funded and our budget is balanced.”
Forum answerOjai Valley News · Sep 24, 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
05Sheriff contract1 sourced position
Answer to an Ojai Valley News candidate questionnaire
Said she wanted a full review of the Sheriff's Office contract's services and costs before adding a motorcycle traffic officer.
Forum answerOjai Valley News · Sep 24, 2026Link
06Local business1 sourced position
Answer to an Ojai Valley News candidate questionnaire
Said she wants to strengthen the formula business ordinance so downtown storefronts remain available to independent owners.
Forum answerOjai Valley News · Sep 24, 2026Link
07Rent stabilization1 sourced position
Says she voted for a short-term rental ban and a rent stabilization ordinance with tenant protections.
Own statementRachel Lang for Ojai City CouncilLink
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