Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Perris City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

6 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

City Council District 1 · 1 seat

Juan Carlos "JC" FrancoJuan Carlos "JC" Franco is an architectural designer and college educator.3sourced
Lupe GomezLupe Gomez lists her occupation as Healthcare Manager on the Riverside County candidate list.2sourced
Mohammed K. RahmanMohammed K. Rahman has worked 27 years as a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier.2sourced

City Council District 3 · 1 seat

Only voters who live in District 1 or District 3 vote for a council member, and each district elects one member; voters in Districts 2 and 4 have no council contest.

3 notes on these statements

The City Clerk seat (Nancy Salazar) and Measure C, a business license tax on distribution facilities, industrial businesses and truck yards, are also on the Nov. 3 city ballot; this guide covers the council seats. City of Perris

The city's council page lists Marisela Nava as District 1 Councilmember with a term expiring in 2026. City of Perris

Marisela Nava does not appear among the three District 1 candidates in the city's Notice of Qualified Candidates. City of Perris · Aug 13, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Malcolm CoronaMayor Pro Tem and Councilmember, District 4; term expires November 202811sourced Elizabeth VallejoCouncilmember, District 2; term expires November 202811sourced Michael VargasMichael Vargas is the Mayor of Perris; the city lists his term as expiring in 2028.11sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesWarehouses, truck yards and Measure C, City finances and Measure B, Housing projects and renter protections Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Vote-by-mail ballots begin to be mailed

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Warehouses, truck yards and Measure C

Where it standsThe council voted 4-0 on July 28, 2026 to put Measure C, a business license tax on warehouses and truck yards, on the Nov. 3 ballot.

What's on the tableWhether to approve more large warehouse and parcel-hub projects, and how to respond if voters pass or reject Measure C.

Measure C would establish a general business license tax on distribution facilities, industrial businesses (as defined) and truck yards. City of Perris
The council voted 4-0 on July 28, 2026 to submit the tax to voters; Councilmember Marisela Nava was absent. Perris City Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
A November 2023 special-tax measure on warehouses failed to reach the required two-thirds vote; Measure C is a general tax that needs a simple majority. The Riverside Record
On Feb. 10, 2026 the council voted 3-2 to approve the Harvest Landing Specific Plan update and a 391,725-square-foot parcel hub. Perris City Council minutes, Feb. 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026

City finances and Measure B

Where it standsVoters approved Measure B, a one percent sales tax, at the June 2, 2026 special election.

What's on the tableHow to spend new general-fund revenue and whether to change local tax rates such as the cannabis retail tax.

The council voted 4-1 on Feb. 24, 2026 to call a June 2 special election on a one percent general transactions and use tax. Perris City Council minutes, Feb. 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026
On July 7, 2026 the council adopted a resolution certifying the results and declaring Measure B approved by the voters. Perris City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026
The Riverside Record reported Measure B is estimated to bring roughly $18 million a year into the general fund. The Riverside Record
On Mar. 25, 2025 the council voted 3-2 to leave the cannabis retail tax rate at 10%. Perris City Council minutes, Mar. 25, 2025 · Mar 25, 2025

Housing projects and renter protections

Where it standsThe council voted 3-2 on May 26, 2026 to deny the Acacia Pointe townhome project.

What's on the tableWhich housing projects to approve and how far local renter protections go beyond state law.

The Acacia Pointe proposal was 141 townhome-style condominiums on 11.6 acres south of Nuevo Road and east of Wilson Avenue. Perris City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026
On Dec. 9, 2025 the council voted 4-1 to adopt the first reading of a just-cause eviction ordinance with an amendment to revert to the State vesting period threshold. Perris City Council minutes, Dec. 9, 2025 · Dec 9, 2025
The council adopted the second reading of the just-cause eviction ordinance on Jan. 13, 2026. Perris City Council minutes, Jan. 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026

Public safety spending

Where it standsThe council extended its ShotSpotter agreement for one year in June 2026 and awarded a fire station construction contract in August 2026.

What's on the tableHow much of the budget goes to police and fire staffing, facilities and technology.

On June 9, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to extend its agreement with ShotSpotter Policing Technology for one year. Perris City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
On Aug. 25, 2026 the council approved a $14,994,634.13 construction contract for a 10,920-square-foot fire station and an administration building. Perris City Council minutes, Aug. 25, 2026 · Aug 25, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. Should the council approve large warehouse and parcel-hub projects like the one in Harvest Landing?
2. Should the council approve housing projects like the 141-townhome Acacia Pointe development?
3. Should Perris lower its 10% tax on cannabis retail sales?
4. How much priority should police and fire staffing get in the city budget?

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Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.

Key dates

Vote-by-mail ballots begin to be mailedRiverside County Registrar of VotersOct 5, 2026
Last day to register to voteRiverside County Registrar of VotersOct 19, 2026
Election DayCity of PerrisNov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Malcolm Corona, Elizabeth Vallejo, Michael Vargas2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

The Perris City Council has five members: four councilmembers elected by district to four-year terms, and a Mayor elected at large to a four-year term. City of Perris
In 2026 the District 1 and District 3 seats are up for election; District 2, District 4 and the Mayor are up in 2028. City of Perris
The Mayor votes on council items; Mayor Michael Vargas is recorded in the roll-call votes. Perris City Council minutes, Feb. 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026

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