Pismo Beach Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Shelby
Bowen
Shelby Bowen is running for mayor of Pismo Beach in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Scott A. Newton and Cynthia Replogle.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Shelby BowenYou’re reading
- 02Scott A. Newton
- 03Cynthia Replogle
Background
- About
- Retired U.S. Air Force veteran and owner of Equine Coastal Wellness. She served eight years in the Air Force as an aircraft maintenance officer before becoming an ROTC leadership instructor at San Diego State University.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Shelby Bowen
7 sourced01Bluff erosion1 sourced position
as reported by the San Luis Obispo Tribune; not a direct quote
Said the city should support private residents' rights to protect their bluffs with seawalls.
Forum answerSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 2, 2026Link
02Water supply1 sourced position
Said she is in favor of moving forward with the Central Coast Blue project.
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
Said she supported the measure to extend the mayor's term to four years.
Forum answerSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 2, 2026Link
04State housing laws1 sourced position
as reported by the San Luis Obispo Tribune; not a direct quote
Said the city's next leader should stand up for the community against state laws that cause issues.
Forum answerSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 2, 2026Link
05Downtown parking1 sourced position
Proposes making the city more pedestrian-, bike- and surfer-friendly to address parking.
Making our city more pedestrian-, bike- and surfer-friendly is a creative solution I plan to propose to the city”
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 11, 2026Link
06Oceano Dunes1 sourced position
as reported by the San Luis Obispo Tribune; not a direct quote
Said she was 100% in support of beach access for vehicles.
Forum answerSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 2, 2026Link
07Tourism1 sourced position
Says she wants to get second homeowners more vested in the city.
One of my initiatives as mayor that may be unique is I really want to get them more vested in our city besides just coming here and spending their money.”
Own statementKSBY · Oct 9, 2026Link
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