Port Hueneme, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Port Hueneme City Council Election 2026

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City Council · Vote for up to 3

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The nominees' ballot order is Laura Hernandez, Julio Kollerbohm, James Importante, Steven A. Gama and Martha R. McQueen-Legohn. City of Port Hueneme · Aug 28, 2026

Martha McQueen-Legohn is the current mayor and Laura Hernandez the current mayor pro tem; their terms in those roles run through December 2026. City of Port Hueneme

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Jess LopezCouncilmember; term ends December 20284sourcedMisty PerezCouncilmember; term ends December 20285sourced

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesShort-term rentals, Oversize vehicle parking, Housing under state lawKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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What the next council decides

Short-term rentals

Where it standsThe council passed short-term rental rules in August 2026, but they will not take effect until the California Coastal Commission approves them.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee how the permit and neighbor rules are put into effect and enforced.

Oversize vehicle parking

Where it standsThe council adopted an ordinance restricting oversize vehicle parking in May 2026, along with a permit fee resolution.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee implementation and any changes to the restrictions and permit fee.

Housing under state law

Where it standsThe council received an interim policy for processing residential projects under state housing law, pending zoning ordinance amendments.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide on the zoning ordinance amendments that follow the interim policy.

Water and the coast

Where it standsThe council has adopted a 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, accepted a turf removal design and joined a state sea level rise planning grant program.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the turf removal project and the city's water and coastal planning.

City budget and revenue

Where it standsThe council approved the FY 2026-27 budget update on June 1, 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will adopt future budgets and decide how to fund city services.

Who matches you?

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  1. 1. How should the city handle parking of oversize vehicles?

  2. 2. What kind of housing should the city encourage?

  3. 3. Should the city replace lawns at public sites with water-saving landscaping?

  4. 4. What should be the main way to fund city services?

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The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Jess Lopez, Misty Perez3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • Port Hueneme has a five-member City Council elected at large to four-year staggered terms. City of Port Hueneme
  • The offices of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem rotate among the council members each year, typically in December. City of Port Hueneme
  • The November 3, 2026 election is for three City Councilmember seats, each with a four-year term. City of Port Hueneme

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