Pismo Beach Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Cynthia
Replogle
Cynthia Replogle is running for mayor of Pismo Beach in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Scott A. Newton and Shelby Bowen.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Shelby Bowen
- 02Scott A. Newton
- 03Cynthia ReplogleYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Attorney and founder of a local business that helps people communicate and collaborate. She served as a director on the Oceano Community Services District board.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Endorsed by
- Assemblymember Dawn Addis, former SLO County Supervisor Evelyn Delaney, and others. Cynthia Replogle for Pismo Beach Mayor
- Campaign website
- www.cynthiaforpismo.com
On the record: Cynthia Replogle
7 sourced01Bluff erosion1 sourced position
Says the city should plan to relocate critical infrastructure inland away from eroding bluffs rather than rely on seawalls.
The city should heed the commission’s recommendation and start planning to relocate critical infrastructure inland away from eroding bluffs, rather than applying sea wall Band-Aids”
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 11, 2026Link
02Water supply1 sourced position
Wants a new alternatives analysis for Central Coast Blue, including options such as constructed wetlands.
It would be a good opportunity to do a fresh alternatives analysis, because it’s been 10 years since the original one”
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Jun 23, 2026Link
03Mayor's term1 sourced position
as reported by the San Luis Obispo Tribune; not a direct quote
Opposed extending the mayor's term to four years, saying more frequent elections keep leaders accountable.
Forum answerSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 2, 2026Link
04State housing laws1 sourced position
Says the city should update zoning to match density bonus thresholds and adopt objective design standards.
The city should update zoning to match current density bonus thresholds, adopt objective design standards, plan infrastructure and parking capacity ahead of demand, and engage Coastal Commission staff early on citywide siting standards.”
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 11, 2026Link
05Downtown parking1 sourced position
Says the city should shift parking away from downtown rather than buy property for more lots.
Long term, the city should shift parking away from downtown rather than buying up property for more parking lots.”
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 11, 2026Link
06Tourism1 sourced position
Says her first priority as mayor is a resident advisory panel to monitor quality of life and raise concerns to the council.
My first priority as mayor is to advocate for a resident advisory panel.”
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 2, 2026Link
07Oceano Dunes1 sourced position
as reported by the San Luis Obispo Tribune; not a direct quote
Said she was in 100% support of the Coastal Commission's decision to restrict vehicle access to part of the Oceano Dunes.
Forum answerSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 2, 2026Link
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