Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Pomona City Council Election 2026

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The candidates

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City Council District 2 · 1 seat

Jacky ElizaldePomona resident and former District Representative for the United States Congress. She serves on the Citizens Oversight Committee at Mt. San Antonio Community College and served on local city commissions for over a decade.8sourced
Victor PreciadoIncumbentCouncilmember, District 2, since December 201817sourced

Only voters in Council District 2 vote in this race, choosing one of the two candidates who led the June primary.

1 note on these statements

Nora Garcia and Yvonne Cobarrubias begin their new terms after the November 3, 2026 results are certified. City of Pomona Resolution No. 2026-81 (June 2, 2026 primary results) · Jul 6, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Lorraine CanalesCouncilmember, District 6; elected in November 2024 to a four-year term10sourced Yvonne CobarrubiasCouncilmember-elect, District 5; elected in June 2026 to a four-year term that begins after the November 2026 results are certified4sourced Nora GarciaPomona City Council member for District 3 and president of the Friends of the Pomona Public Library.8sourced Debra MartinCouncilmember, District 1; elected in November 2024 to a four-year term10sourced Elizabeth Ontiveros-ColeCouncilmember, District 4; elected in November 2024 to a four-year term10sourced Tim SandovalMayor; elected in March 2024 to a four-year term7sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz5 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesRent stabilization, Fire and EMS service, Budget and Measure Y youth funding Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Last day to register to receive a ballot by mail

Mon, Oct 19, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

Rent stabilization

Where it standsOrdinance 4359 limits residential rent increases to 5% a year and took effect January 1, 2026; it is set to expire December 31, 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to extend, change or let lapse Pomona's local rent cap and eviction rules.

Under Ordinance 4359, residential rent increases are limited to 5% per year, with one increase allowed in a 12-month period. City of Pomona
The council adopted Ordinance 4359 on a 5-1 vote on November 17, 2025. Pomona City Council minutes, November 17, 2025 · Nov 17, 2025
City staff wrote a sunset date of December 31, 2026 into the ordinance, when the program's American Rescue Plan funding runs out. Streetsblog LA · Nov 7, 2025
An earlier version with a rental registry failed 3-4 on October 20, 2025. Pomona City Council minutes, October 20, 2025 · Oct 20, 2025

Fire and EMS service

Where it standsIn March 2026 the council approved a three-year transitional agreement with the Los Angeles County Fire District, after the county gave notice it would end its contract.

What's on the tableWhat long-term model to use for fire and emergency medical service before the transitional agreement ends.

The council approved the three-year transitional agreement with the Los Angeles County Fire District 7-0 on March 16, 2026. Pomona City Council minutes, March 16, 2026 · Mar 16, 2026
The city projected that paying the county's full contract cost would cost an additional $14.7 million over four years. City of Pomona
The agreement includes a planned increase of 8.19%, or $3,093,485, in fiscal year 2026-27 and 11.48%, or $4,689,808, in 2027-28. Inland Valley Daily Bulletin · Mar 17, 2026
The city also studied a stand-alone Pomona fire department and a regional fire agency with La Verne. City of Pomona

Budget and Measure Y youth funding

Where it standsThe council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget 7-0 on May 26, 2026, and voters approved Measure Z in June 2026 to change how the Measure Y youth fund is paid for.

What's on the tableHow to balance the general fund as fire contract costs rise and youth fund commitments continue.

Measure Z shifts Measure Y's funding to 10% of the city's Bradley-Burns local sales and use tax instead of a share of the general fund. City of Pomona staff report · Jul 6, 2026
Measure Z received 14,250 yes votes (67.10%) in the June 2, 2026 primary. City of Pomona staff report · Jul 6, 2026
In fiscal year 2025-26 the city made 5% cuts across city services, according to the city's Measure Z page. City of Pomona

Immigration enforcement

Where it standsThe council created a Compassion Fund for affected residents in 2025, and a 2026 zoning update bars detention facilities in all zoning districts.

What's on the tableHow far city rules should go in limiting federal immigration enforcement on city property and land.

The council voted 6-0 on September 8, 2025 to create the Compassion Fund. Pomona City Council minutes, September 8, 2025 · Sep 8, 2025
Ordinance 4365 defines detention centers and restricts them across all city zoning districts. Inland Valley Daily Bulletin · May 20, 2026
In April 2026 the city banned the use of city property for immigration enforcement staging. Inland Valley Daily Bulletin · May 20, 2026

Warehouses and industrial land

Where it standsOrdinance 4365, adopted in June 2026, updated zoning rules, including stricter rules on warehousing.

What's on the tableWhether to approve new warehouse and logistics projects under the updated zoning rules.

Ordinance 4365 included stricter rules on warehousing and security fences. Inland Valley Daily Bulletin · May 20, 2026
The council adopted Ordinance 4365 on a 5-0 vote on June 15, 2026, with two members absent. Pomona City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. Pomona's rent stabilization ordinance is set to expire at the end of 2026. What should the council do?
2. If Pomona keeps a local rent cap, how high should the yearly limit be?
3. Should Pomona keep looking at alternatives to its Los Angeles County Fire contract?
4. Should Pomona use city rules and funds to limit federal immigration enforcement in the city?
5. Should Pomona approve new warehouse projects?

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Key dates

Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailingLos Angeles County · Oct 1, 2026Oct 1, 2026
Last day to register to receive a ballot by mailLos Angeles County · Oct 1, 2026Oct 19, 2026
Vote centers openLos Angeles County · Oct 1, 2026Oct 24, 2026
Election DayLos Angeles County · Oct 1, 2026Nov 3, 2026

The seat math

6 stay (not up this year): Lorraine Canales, Yvonne Cobarrubias, Nora Garcia, Debra Martin, Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole, Tim Sandoval1 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

The City Council has seven members: a mayor elected at large and six councilmembers elected by district, all to four-year terms. City of Pomona
If no candidate wins a majority in the primary, the top two candidates for that office face each other in the November general election. City of Pomona
In the June 2, 2026 primary, Victor Preciado received 45.38% and Jacky Elizalde 33.03% in District 2, so no one won a majority. City of Pomona staff report · Jul 6, 2026
Nora Garcia (District 3) and Yvonne Cobarrubias (District 5) won their seats outright in the June primary. City of Pomona staff report · Jul 6, 2026
City Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday at 7 p.m. City of Pomona

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