Redlands City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Doug Gonzales
Candidate for City Council District 1
Doug Gonzales is running for Redlands City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Denise Davis and Andrew Hoder.
Mail ballots delivered to the Post Office; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodaySmall business owner and Marine Corps veteran who chairs the Redlands Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. He served 25 years in the Marine Corps.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Small Business Owner
- Campaign website
- votegonzales.com
Where Doug Gonzales stands: positions on the record
Development fees1 sourced position
Says new development should help pay for growth through fees that reflect its impacts.
“Third, growth must help pay for growth.”
Own statementCommunity Forward Redlands · Sep 24, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Says he would regularly review calls for service, response times and staffing to decide where public-safety dollars do the most good.
“I would regularly evaluate calls for service, response times, staffing, overtime, equipment needs, population growth, and emerging risks to determine where each public-safety dollar can make the greatest difference.”
Own statementCommunity Forward Redlands · Sep 24, 2026
Housing affordability1 sourced position
Says he would support streamlining permits for projects that already comply with adopted standards.
“I would support streamlining permits for projects that already comply with adopted standards.”
Own statementCommunity Forward Redlands · Sep 24, 2026
Supportive housing1 sourced position
Says the city should strengthen partnerships with the county, nonprofits and others on homelessness while pursuing outside funding.
“The city should strengthen partnerships with San Bernardino County, nonprofits, hospitals, faith-based organizations, veterans’ groups, and neighboring communities while aggressively pursuing outside funding.”
Own statementCommunity Forward Redlands · Sep 24, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Describes his approach to a budget shortfall.
“protect the mission, cut waste before services, grow revenue before taxes, and never use temporary money to hide a permanent problem.”
Own statementCommunity Forward Redlands · Sep 24, 2026
Also running for City Council District 1
- Denise Davis (incumbent)
- Andrew Hoder
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