Pacific Grove City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Kevin Hanley

Candidate for City Council District 1

10 candidates · 5 seats4 sourced positions

Kevin Hanley is running for Pacific Grove City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Cynthia Garfield.

Ballots mailed and ballot return locations open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Former Auburn, California councilmember and mayor who worked as a California Legislature policy consultant.

Where Kevin Hanley stands: positions on the record

Measure R sales tax1 sourced position

as reported by Carmel Pine Cone; not a direct quote
At the September 15 forum, said he supports Measure R but worries the revenue will go to salaries and benefits instead of infrastructure.
Forum answerCarmel Pine Cone, Oct. 2, 2026, Eight vie for P.G. council seats · Oct 2, 2026

Budget process1 sourced position

as reported by Carmel Pine Cone; not a direct quote
At the September 15 forum, proposed special budget hearings in April and May to review every department.
Forum answerCarmel Pine Cone, Oct. 2, 2026, Eight vie for P.G. council seats · Oct 2, 2026

Council pay1 sourced position

as reported by Monterey County Weekly; not a direct quote
Worked to defeat Measure C, the June 2026 council pay measure, as reported by Monterey County Weekly.
Own statementMonterey County Weekly, Eight candidates are vying for four seats in P.G.'s first-ever district election

Fire safety1 sourced position

Says the council has nothing to prevent catastrophic fire risk at George Washington Park.
“Nothing to prevent catastrophic fire risk at George Washington Park.”
Own statementKevin Hanley for Pacific Grove City Council campaign website

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