Pismo Beach Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Scott A.
Newton
Scott A. Newton is running for mayor of Pismo Beach in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shelby Bowen and Cynthia Replogle.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Shelby Bowen
- 02Scott A. NewtonYou’re reading
- 03Cynthia Replogle
Background
- About
- Pismo Beach City Council member first elected in 2020. He serves on the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Authority and on the Board of Directors for the SLO County Air Pollution District.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Endorsed by
- Mayor Ed Waage, Council Member MaryAnn Reiss, former Mayor Shelly Higginbotham, Council Member Marcia Guthrie, retired Police Chiefs Jake Miller and Jeff Norton, and others. Newton for Pismo Beach Mayor
- Campaign website
- newtonforpismo.com
Scott A. Newton is endorsed by Mayor Ed Waage and Council Members MaryAnn Reiss and Marcia Guthrie. Newton for Pismo Beach Mayor
On the record: Scott A. Newton
13 sourced01Bluff erosion1 sourced position
Says managed retreat should be reserved for undeveloped regions and the Coastal Commission must allow bluff protections where development exists.
Where development has already taken place, the CCC must allow us to responsibly maintain and install bluff protections.”
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 11, 2026Link
02Water supply2 sourced positions
as reported by the San Luis Obispo Tribune; not a direct quote
Said Central Coast Blue is something the city has to have despite its high cost, given droughts and legal fights over Lopez Lake water.
Forum answerSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 2, 2026Link
Voted yes on Central Coast Blue contracts with GHD, Inc. for owner's advisor services and Water Systems Consulting, Inc. for management support (passed 4-0, Feb. 2026).
Council votePismo Beach City Council minutes, Feb. 3, 2026 · Feb 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Mayor's term2 sourced positions
as reported by the San Luis Obispo Tribune; not a direct quote
Said he supported the measure to extend the mayor's term to four years.
Forum answerSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 2, 2026Link
Voted yes on directing staff to bring back a ballot measure extending the mayor's term from two to four years (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council votePismo Beach City Council minutes, Apr. 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04State housing laws2 sourced positions
as reported by the San Luis Obispo Tribune; not a direct quote
Said the city should fight for local control over building instead of following cookie-cutter solutions from the state.
Forum answerSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 2, 2026Link
Proposes a local incentive package of expedited approvals and streamlined design review so developers choose the city's process over state law.
To protect our community, we cannot just say ‘no’ — we have to outsmart the system”
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 11, 2026Link
05Downtown parking1 sourced position
Says taking over Highway 1 lets the city develop newly acquired parking properties and improve downtown circulation.
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 11, 2026Link
06Coastal plan1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Coastal Land Use Plan Update and certifying its Final Environmental Impact Report (unanimous, May 2026).
Council votePismo Beach City Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Transportation sales tax1 sourced position
Voted no on a resolution approving the SLO Council of Governments Transportation Expenditure Plan for a potential transportation sales tax measure (failed 2-3, March 2026).
Council votePismo Beach City Council minutes, Mar. 17, 2026 · Mar 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Building codes1 sourced position
Voted no on adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments (passed 4-1, Nov. 2025).
Council votePismo Beach City Council minutes, Nov. 18, 2025 · Nov 18, 2025Link
09Parks1 sourced position
Voted no on a $2,235,557.28 construction contract for the Ventana Sports Courts Project, with $419,740 from the General Fund to cover a budget shortfall (passed 3-1, Dec. 2025).
Council votePismo Beach City Council minutes, Dec. 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
10Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on mid-cycle budget adjustments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, keeping $200,000 in the James Way Beautification Project budget (unanimous, Aug. 2026).
Council votePismo Beach City Council minutes, Aug. 4, 2026 · Aug 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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