San Bernardino City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Christian Shaughnessy
Candidate for City Council Ward 2
Christian Shaughnessy is running for San Bernardino City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Benito Barrios.
Mail ballots sent; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayHousing specialist and educator who works full time in Ward 2 on homelessness and street violence. He chairs the San Bernardino County Youth Coordinated Entry System and serves on the city's General Plan Advisory Committee.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Housing Specialist
- Endorsed by
- Inland Empire Labor Council AFL-CIO, San Bernardino County Democratic Party, Teamsters 1932, United Food and Commercial Workers 1167 and other unions, groups and local leaders, as listed on his campaign site Christian Shaughnessy for City Council
- Campaign website
- www.christianforward2.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
Where Christian Shaughnessy stands: positions on the record
Budget1 sourced position
As reported by the San Bernardino Sun; not a direct quote
Said the last city budget ran a deficit and that revenue diversity and investment in small businesses would remedy it.
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · Sep 29, 2026
Accountability1 sourced position
As reported by the San Bernardino Sun; not a direct quote
Said a fiscal audit would help residents understand how taxpayer dollars are spent.
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · Sep 29, 2026
Warehouses1 sourced position
Says new warehouse projects must bring community benefits, community input and environmental protections.
“Any new warehouse project must ensure community benefits, meaningful community input, and environmental protections for neighboring residents.”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · May 5, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Wants the city to work with county and state partners to open more treatment beds and permanent supportive housing.
“we need to work with county and state partners to open more treatment beds and permanent supportive housing immediately.”
Own statementSan Bernardino Sun · May 5, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
As reported by Inland Empire Community News; not a direct quote
Called for a stronger city stance against landlords who allow unsafe conditions and illegal rent increases.
Forum answerInland Empire Community News
Public safety1 sourced position
As reported by Inland Empire Community News
Said the city should reject any camera technology that could be used to assist federal immigration enforcement.
“When you’re solving one kind of crime, you don’t engage in a further moral crime,”
Forum answerInland Empire Community News
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for San Bernardino City Council, Ward 3 in 2024 (lost).
Own statementSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Final certified results, March 5, 2024 Primary
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