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Rancho Santa Margarita City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Josh Bastian

Candidate for City Council District 1

6 candidates · 3 seats1 sourced position

Josh Bastian is running for Rancho Santa Margarita City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Nicholas Reese.

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Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Planning Commissioner and former Rancho Santa Margarita Chamber of Commerce president. He has lived in the city since 2004.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Planning Commissioner, City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Campaign website
www.josh4rsm.com

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Where Josh Bastian stands: positions on the record

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  • Says taxpayer dollars should be spent carefully and transparently for long-term value.

    “Taxpayer dollars should be spent carefully, transparently, and for long-term value.”

    Own statementJosh Bastian for RSM

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