Ontario City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Michael Rios

Candidate for City Council District 3

10 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

Michael Rios is running for Ontario City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Alan Wapner, D'Andre Lampkin and Larry Trinidad.

Mail ballots go out; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Software engineer for 13 years and founder of the Citizens4Ontario social media account.

Where Michael Rios stands: positions on the record

Measure H1 sourced position

Ballot rebuttal signed by Michael Rios and four others
Signed the official ballot rebuttal urging a no vote on Measure H, the proposed half-cent sales tax.
“Vote NO on Measure H.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure H)

Warehouses1 sourced position

Pledges to focus on halting warehouse overdevelopment.
“I will focus on halting warehouse overdevelopment to protect our neighborhoods from harmful emissions”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure H)

Spending1 sourced position

Wants city resources spent on community needs rather than corporate giveaways.
“ensuring our city's resources are invested in community well-being, good local jobs, and safe neighborhoods, rather than corporate giveaways.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure H)

Taxes1 sourced position

Criticizes the council for seeking another sales tax increase after Measure Q.
“It passed, and now they are trying to raise sales taxes again this November with Measure H.”
Own statementMichael Rios for Ontario City Council District 3

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