Pittsburg City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Arlene Kobata

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

11 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

Arlene Kobata, the incumbent, is running for Pittsburg City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 10 candidates are running for 3 seats.

County election offices begin mailing ballots (by this date) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Councilmember appointed in January 2025 and former chair of the Pittsburg Planning Commission.

Where Arlene Kobata stands: positions on the record

Hillside housing development1 sourced position

As a Planning Commission member, voted not to recommend the Seeno Hillside Project, a 1,500-home development in the southwest part of the city.
Commission voteThe CC Pulse · Jan 15, 2025

Budget1 sourced position

Says that on the council she has worked to maintain fiscal responsibility through balanced budgets.
“I have worked to maintain fiscal responsibility through balanced budgets”
Own statementCandidate information packet · Jul 22, 2026

Priorities1 sourced position

Says she remains committed to local labor, green growth, and services for youth, seniors and veterans.
“I remain committed to supporting local labor, green growth, and services for youth, seniors, and veterans.”
Own statementCandidate information packet · Jul 22, 2026

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