Ontario Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Paul Leon
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Paul Leon, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Ontario in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Daisy Macias, Kevin Kizzee and Nicolo Lalama.
Mail ballots go out; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMayor of Ontario since 2005 and senior pastor of Hope Chapel church. He was appointed to the Ontario City Council in 1998 and served 3½ years in the U.S. Army.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Mayor / Pastor
- Campaign website
- www.ontariomayor.com
Where Paul Leon stands: positions on the record
Term limits1 sourced position
Pledges to establish term limits for City Council members.
“Establish term limits for City Council members.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure H)
Campaign money1 sourced position
Pledges to enact campaign contribution limits.
“Enact meaningful campaign contribution limits.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure H)
Development3 sourced positions
Says roads, water systems and infrastructure should be improved before new development is approved.
“Improve roads, water systems, and infrastructure before approving new development.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure H)
Voted yes on adopting the Downtown West Planned Unit Development for 21.58 acres south of E Street and west of Euclid Avenue (passed 4-1, August 2024).
Council voteOntario City Council minutes, Aug. 20, 2024 · Aug 20, 2024
Voted yes on introducing a development agreement for Tentative Tract Map 20724 at Eucalyptus Avenue and Mill Creek Avenue (passed 4-1, June 2025).
Council voteOntario City Council minutes, June 17, 2025 · Jun 17, 2025
Warehouses1 sourced position
As quoted by HeySoCal
Suggested the council first get a report on where warehouses stand before committing to a moratorium.
“I think that what we’re doing right now in the city of Ontario is we have warehouses where they belong.”
Own statementHeySoCal · Sep 2, 2026
Affordability1 sourced position
As reported by HeySoCal; not a direct quote
Said he wants the $15-a-month utility bill discount extended to everyone below a certain income level.
Own statementHeySoCal · Sep 2, 2026
Transparency1 sourced position
As quoted by the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Says city decisions should be made in public view.
“My standard is simple: if we are making decisions on behalf of the people of Ontario, we should be comfortable making those decisions in the light of day,”
Own statementInland Valley Daily Bulletin · Sep 30, 2026
Utility rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on increases to the city's water, sewer and solid waste rates (passed 4-0, October 2025).
Council voteOntario City Council minutes, Oct. 7, 2025 · Oct 7, 2025
Council pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 3287, amending City Council salary compensation (passed 3-1, October 2024).
Council voteOntario City Council minutes, Oct. 15, 2024 · Oct 15, 2024
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget, with added funds for police and traffic enforcement (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteOntario City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
Council appointments1 sourced position
Voted yes on placing the council's board and committee appointments on the next meeting agenda (passed 3-2, August 2026).
Council voteOntario City Council minutes, Aug. 4, 2026 · Aug 4, 2026
Ran for office1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Ontario in 2022 (won).
Own statementSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Results, Nov. 8, 2022 General Election · Dec 1, 2022
What Paul Leon said vs. how Paul Leon voted
Development
In their words
Says roads, water systems and infrastructure should be improved before new development is approved.
San Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements and Measure H)
On the record
Voted yes on adopting the Downtown West Planned Unit Development for 21.58 acres south of E Street and west of Euclid Avenue (passed 4-1, August 2024).
Aug 20, 2024 ·Ontario City Council minutes, Aug. 20, 2024 · Aug 20, 2024
Voted yes on introducing a development agreement for Tentative Tract Map 20724 at Eucalyptus Avenue and Mill Creek Avenue (passed 4-1, June 2025).
Jun 17, 2025 ·Ontario City Council minutes, June 17, 2025 · Jun 17, 2025
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