San Bernardino City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Benito Barrios
Candidate for City Council Ward 2
Benito Barrios is running for San Bernardino City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Christian Shaughnessy.
Mail ballots sent; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMarine Corps veteran who served on the San Bernardino City Council from 2013 to 2018. He is a marketing director with PHP Agency and Inland Empire regional chair for the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Small Business Owner
- Campaign website
- www.benitobarrios.com
June 2 primary, Ward 1: Virginia Marquez 34.12%, Ron Alvarado 31.22%. Ward 2: Christian Shaughnessy 39.65%, Benito Barrios 32.55%. Ward 4: Joe Salas 38.40%, Fred Shorett 34.33%. San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Final certified results, June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary · Jun 26, 2026
Benito Barrios did not respond to the San Bernardino Sun's requests for its Sept. 29, 2026 story on candidates' fiscal views. San Bernardino Sun · Sep 29, 2026
Where Benito Barrios stands: positions on the record
Homelessness2 sourced positions
Lists housing-first strategies, mental health and substance-use services, and coordination with the county and nonprofits as priorities.
“Prioritize housing-first strategies, mental health and substance-use services, and stronger coordination with the County and nonprofit partners.”
Own statementBenito Barrios for San Bernardino City Council
As reported by Inland Empire Community News
Said the city was partly to blame for delays in the Navigation Center project.
“In my eyes, the city was very culpable for this project not succeeding and being completed in 2025,”
Forum answerInland Empire Community News
Public safety1 sourced position
As reported by Inland Empire Community News
Said the city should be open to crime-solving camera technology while protecting privacy and civil rights.
“There are probably pros and cons with the technology that is being presented, but we still have to protect our civil rights and our citizens’ right to privacy,”
Forum answerInland Empire Community News
Infrastructure1 sourced position
Wants streets fixed and maintained, better streetlights and sidewalks, and fair distribution of city funding across neighborhoods.
“Fix our streets and keep them maintained, improve streetlights and sidewalks, and make sure city funding is used fairly so every neighborhood gets its share.”
Own statementBenito Barrios for San Bernardino City Council
Downtown1 sourced position
Wants to bring jobs and investment by rebuilding downtown, prioritizing local hiring and supporting small businesses.
Own statementBenito Barrios for San Bernardino City Council
Fireworks1 sourced position
Voiced support at a December 2025 council meeting for continuing safe-and-sane fireworks.
Own statementSan Bernardino Mayor and City Council minutes, Dec. 3, 2025 · Dec 3, 2025
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