San Clemente City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Aaron Washington
Candidate for City Council District 1
Aaron Washington is running for San Clemente City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steve Camp and Donna Vidrine.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRetired U.S. Navy commander and deputy program manager with 35 years of military service. He has lived in San Clemente since 2006.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Deputy Program Manager
Steve Camp, Aaron Washington, Donna Vidrine, Kathy Ward, Victor Cabral, Shane Hirschman, Mark Enmeier and Steve Knoblock all took part in the Sept. 14 San Clemente Chamber of Commerce candidate forum. San Clemente Times
Where Aaron Washington stands: positions on the record
City revenue1 sourced position
Lists opposing tax increases, to protect fixed incomes, in his platform.
“Oppose tax increases (protecting fixed incomes)”
Own statementOC Registrar of Voters
Measure M1 sourced position
As reported by San Clemente Times; not a direct quote
Raised concerns about raising taxes and questioned whether existing resources and outside funding could be used first; said this is not opposition to protecting the beaches.
Forum answerSan Clemente Times
Housing1 sourced position
As reported by San Clemente Times; not a direct quote
Said housing should be placed in areas where development would not significantly affect views or open space.
Forum answerSan Clemente Times
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for San Clemente City Council in 2022 (lost).
Own statementOC Registrar of Voters
Also running for City Council District 1
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