Rancho Palos Verdes, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Rancho Palos Verdes City Council Election 2026

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6 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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City Council · Vote for up to 3

All voters choose up to three of six candidates for three council seats; the top three vote-getters win.

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

George LewisCouncilmember; elected November 2024; term ends December 2028bio onlyStephen PerestamMayor Pro Tem; council member since December 2024; term ends December 20282sourced

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Match quiz5 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesPortuguese Bend landslide, Measure RS hotel tax and city revenue, Housing Element and state housing lawKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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What the next council decides

Portuguese Bend landslide

Where it standsThe city says land movement is 60% slower than a year ago, and it is pursuing grants for buyouts and long-term mitigation.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to fund and prioritize landslide mitigation, including winter preparation and grant pursuit.

Measure RS hotel tax and city revenue

Where it standsMeasure RS, a hotel tax increase from 10% to 13%, is on the same Nov. 3 ballot.

What's on the tableThe next council will manage city finances and spend any Measure RS revenue if voters approve it.

Housing Element and state housing law

Where it standsThe Planning Commission has worked on the city's 2021-2029 Housing Element and related code updates.

What's on the tableThe council will take up code updates tied to State Housing Law and General Plan elements.

Cell coverage

Where it standsThe city says hilly terrain makes seamless wireless coverage difficult for carriers.

What's on the tableThe council can shape wireless facility rules and work with carriers on coverage.

Public safety and emergency preparedness

Where it standsThe city says Measure RS funds would go to services including public safety and mitigating wildfire and landslide risk.

What's on the tableThe council will set public safety and emergency preparedness priorities and funding.

Who matches you?

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  1. 1. Who should pay for long-term landslide costs?

  2. 2. How should the city cover rising costs?

  3. 3. How should the city respond to state housing mandates?

  4. 4. How should the city deliver public safety services?

  5. 5. What should the city do about cell coverage gaps?

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The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): George Lewis, Stephen Perestam3 on this ballot

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

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