Pismo Beach City Council Member · Nov 3, 2026
Stacy
Inman
Stacy Inman, the incumbent, is running for Pismo Beach City Council Member in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council Member
- 01Stacy InmanYou’re reading
- 02Manuel Olivas
- 03Clare Malone Prichard
- 04Gianni Scangarello
Background
- About
- Pismo Beach City Council member elected in 2022 and a practicing attorney. She served on the Planning Commission for five years, including as Chair.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Endorsed by
- Mayor Ed Waage, SLO County Supervisors Dawn Ortiz-Legg and Jimmy Paulding, City Historian Effie McDermott, and Clint Weirick, District Representative for Senator Laird. Stacy Inman for Pismo Beach City Council (campaign website)
- Campaign website
- stacyinmanforcitycouncil.com
On the record: Stacy Inman
11 sourced01Downtown parking1 sourced position
as reported by the San Luis Obispo Tribune; not a direct quote
Said she would like to see paid parking rolled back during weekdays.
Forum answerSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 9, 2026Link
02State housing laws1 sourced position
Said state density bonus law is unsustainable for a city Pismo Beach's size and the city pushes back.
I think it’s unsustainable for a city our size, and so we do push back”
Forum answerSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 9, 2026Link
03Water supply2 sourced positions
Lists implementing Central Coast Blue, a recycled water project, among her water priorities.
Own statementStacy Inman for Pismo Beach City Council (campaign website)Link
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
04Bluff erosion1 sourced position
as reported by the San Luis Obispo Tribune; not a direct quote
Said the city's relationship with the Coastal Commission is stronger than in recent history and compromise will be essential to protecting the bluffs.
Own statementSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 11, 2026Link
05Mayor's term1 sourced position
Voted no 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
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 yes 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
08Parks1 sourced position
Voted yes 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
09Budget1 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
10Cannabis1 sourced position
as reported by the San Luis Obispo Tribune; not a direct quote
Said she would not support cannabis dispensaries in Pismo Beach.
Forum answerSan Luis Obispo Tribune · Oct 9, 2026Link
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