Pomona City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Victor Preciado
Candidate for City Council District 2 (incumbent)
Victor Preciado, the incumbent, is running for Pomona City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jacky Elizalde.
Last day to register to receive a ballot by mail · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Pomona City Council member for District 2 since December 2018 and a Garey High School football coach. He was reelected in 2022.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Councilmember/Garey Coach
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from State Sen. Susan Rubio, Mayor Tim Sandoval, Councilmember Nora Garcia, Three Valleys Municipal Water District Director Carlos Goytia and Teamsters Local 1932. Victor Preciado campaign
- Campaign website
- victorforpomona.com
Where Victor Preciado stands: positions on the record
Rent stabilization5 sourced positions
Voted yes on the first reading of the revised rent stabilization and eviction control ordinance, Ordinance 4359 (passed 4-2-1, November 2025).
Council votePomona City Council minutes, November 3, 2025 · Nov 3, 2025
Voted yes on a 4% local rent cap with existing eviction protections and mediation (failed 3-4, February 2025).
Council votePomona City Council minutes, February 24, 2025 · Feb 24, 2025
Proposed raising the cap in a pending rent cap motion to 6%; the amended motion directing staff to set up a 6% rent cap program passed 5-2 (February 2025).
Council votePomona City Council minutes, February 24, 2025 · Feb 24, 2025
as summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke in support of lowering the proposed rent cap to 4% before seconding a 5% cap that passed 6-1 (June 2025).
Own statementPomona City Council minutes, June 16, 2025 · Jun 16, 2025
Voted yes on the second reading of rent stabilization Ordinance 4359 (failed 3-4, October 2025).
Council votePomona City Council minutes, October 20, 2025 · Oct 20, 2025
Fire services2 sourced positions
Voted no on a motion to stop further research into alternatives to the Los Angeles County Fire Department and keep negotiating with the county (failed 2-5, September 2025).
Council votePomona City Council minutes, September 15, 2025 · Sep 15, 2025
Voted yes on a three-year transitional agreement with the Los Angeles County Fire District for fire and emergency services (passed 7-0, March 2026).
Council votePomona City Council minutes, March 16, 2026 · Mar 16, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the FY 2026-27 operating budget and five-year capital improvement program (passed 7-0, May 2026).
Council votePomona City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 (special meeting) · May 26, 2026
Immigration2 sourced positions
Says local governments should not use city resources to assist federal immigration enforcement and should set limits.
“Local governments must set clear boundaries, defend civil rights, and build trust with residents.”
Own statementInland Valley Daily Bulletin · May 5, 2026
Voted yes on creating the Compassion Fund with $58,000 from general fund reserves and $62,000 from the council's discretionary fund (passed 6-0, September 2025).
Council votePomona City Council minutes, September 8, 2025 · Sep 8, 2025
Zoning and warehouses1 sourced position
Made the motion to introduce Ordinance 4365, a zoning code update; it passed 5-0 with two members absent (May 2026).
Council votePomona City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026
Warehouses1 sourced position
Supports new logistics projects that meet higher environmental standards but not unchecked warehouse expansion.
“I support responsible, modern logistics projects that meet higher environmental and operational standards, but I do not support unchecked warehouse expansion that increases pollution, traffic, and strain on our infrastructure.”
Own statementInland Valley Daily Bulletin · May 5, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Says his priority is increasing housing supply for both renters and future homeowners.
“My priority is increasing overall housing supply while ensuring opportunities for both renters and future homeowners.”
Own statementInland Valley Daily Bulletin · May 5, 2026
Affordability1 sourced position
Names affordability as the top issue facing District 2 voters.
“The No. 1 issue facing District 2 voters is affordability.”
Own statementInland Valley Daily Bulletin · May 5, 2026
Streets2 sourced positions
Voted no on Alternative 1 for Arrow Highway, preserving parking between Lordsburg Court and Fair Avenue (passed 5-1, September 2025).
Council votePomona City Council minutes, September 8, 2025 · Sep 8, 2025
as summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke in support of continuing bike lanes along all of Arrow Highway (September 2025).
Own statementPomona City Council minutes, September 8, 2025 · Sep 8, 2025
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Pomona City Council, District 2 in 2022 (won).
Council voteCity of Pomona staff report · Dec 19, 2022
What Victor Preciado said vs. how Victor Preciado voted
Rent stabilization
In their words
Spoke in support of lowering the proposed rent cap to 4% before seconding a 5% cap that passed 6-1 (June 2025).
Jun 16, 2025 ·as summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote ·Pomona City Council minutes, June 16, 2025 · Jun 16, 2025
On the record
Proposed raising the cap in a pending rent cap motion to 6%; the amended motion directing staff to set up a 6% rent cap program passed 5-2 (February 2025).
Feb 24, 2025 ·Pomona City Council minutes, February 24, 2025 · Feb 24, 2025
Voted yes on the second reading of rent stabilization Ordinance 4359 (failed 3-4, October 2025).
Oct 20, 2025 ·Pomona City Council minutes, October 20, 2025 · Oct 20, 2025
Streets
In their words
Spoke in support of continuing bike lanes along all of Arrow Highway (September 2025).
Sep 8, 2025 ·as summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote ·Pomona City Council minutes, September 8, 2025 · Sep 8, 2025
On the record
Voted no on Alternative 1 for Arrow Highway, preserving parking between Lordsburg Court and Fair Avenue (passed 5-1, September 2025).
Sep 8, 2025 ·Pomona City Council minutes, September 8, 2025 · Sep 8, 2025
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