Orange City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Brandy Romero
Candidate for City Council District 1
Brandy Romero is running for Orange City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jonathan St. Clair, Albert "AJ" Ricci and Ernie Glasgow.
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TodayOwner of OEM Materials & Supplies and chair of the city's Park Planning and Community Events Commission. Helped raise money to keep the Treats in the Streets event going after it was cancelled.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Orange Business Owner
- Endorsed by
- Orange City Firefighters, Mayor Dan Slater, Councilwoman Arianna Barrios and Councilwoman Ana Gutierrez Brandy Romero campaign site
- Campaign website
- brandyfororange.com
Mayor Slater, Councilmember Barrios and Councilmember Gutierrez are listed as endorsers on Brandy Romero's campaign site. Brandy Romero campaign site
Where Brandy Romero stands: positions on the record
Budget2 sourced positions
Candidate statement filed with the Orange County Registrar of Voters
Says she would protect essential services while addressing the city's budget challenges.
“Bring fiscal responsibility back to City Hall by protecting essential services while addressing Orange’s budget challenges.”
Own statementBrandy Romero
Suggested at a September 2025 council meeting that other budget decisions could avoid raising youth field usage fees.
Own statementOrange City Council minutes, Sept. 9, 2025 · Sep 9, 2025
Old Towne1 sourced position
Candidate statement filed with the Orange County Registrar of Voters
Says she would protect Old Towne's historic character and help small businesses.
“Protect Old Towne Orange’s historic character and help small businesses thrive.”
Own statementBrandy Romero
Development1 sourced position
Her campaign site says residents should have a meaningful voice before major development decisions.
Own statementBrandy Romero campaign site
City services1 sourced position
Spoke at a February 2026 council meeting in support of reinstating city cleaning services.
Own statementOrange City Council minutes, Feb. 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Spoke at a February 2026 council meeting about the importance of retaining public safety employees.
Own statementOrange City Council minutes, Feb. 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026
Massage businesses1 sourced position
Spoke in support of extending the city's temporary moratorium on new massage establishments (June 2026).
Own statementOrange City Council minutes, June 29, 2026 special meeting · Jun 29, 2026
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