Palmdale City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

V. Jesse Smith

Candidate for City Council District 5

12 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

V. Jesse Smith is running for Palmdale City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Raycine Ector and Cynthia "Cyndi" D. Garcia.

Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

V. Jesse Smith is a pastor who served four years on the Palmdale Planning Commission.

Where V. Jesse Smith stands: positions on the record

Elected mayor1 sourced position

Supports letting residents elect the mayor instead of having one appointed.
“Palmdale needs leadership that builds a brighter future for all, including giving residents the right to elect their mayor collectively instead of having one appointed selectively.”
Own statementLos Angeles County candidate statement · Sep 29, 2026

Economy1 sourced position

Pledges to transform Palmdale Boulevard and activate the Palmdale Airport.
“Through leadership that works, we can transform Palmdale Blvd, activate our Palmdale Airport, and ensure that everyone's rights are protected under the law.”
Own statementLos Angeles County candidate statement · Sep 29, 2026

Past races1 sourced position

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