San Clemente City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Steve Camp
Candidate for City Council District 1
Steve Camp is running for San Clemente City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Donna Vidrine and Aaron Washington.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodaySan Clemente architect and small business owner with more than 36 years of experience. He served more than five years on the city's Planning Commission and Design Review Subcommittee.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Architect/Business Owner
- Endorsed by
- Steve Knoblock, Victor Cabral, Cameron Cosgrove, Orange County Firefighters IAFF Local 3631, Assemblywoman Laurie Davies and John Randall, as listed on his site. Steve Camp campaign site
- Campaign website
- campforcitycouncil.com
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 Steve Camp stands: positions on the record
Candidate statement1 sourced position
Says that as a planning commissioner he has worked to protect neighborhood character while navigating state housing mandates.
“Steve has worked to protect San Clemente’s neighborhood character while navigating state housing mandates”
Own statementOC Registrar of Voters
Measure M1 sourced position
As reported by San Clemente Times; not a direct quote
Spoke in support of generating additional local funding for sand replenishment and wildfire prevention.
Forum answerSan Clemente Times
Housing1 sourced position
As reported by San Clemente Times; not a direct quote
Said the city should examine regulations that contribute to development costs and work with developers on housing opportunities.
Forum answerSan Clemente Times
Local control1 sourced position
Says he will push back on unfunded state mandates and keep decisions about San Clemente local.
“I'll push back on unfunded state mandates and fight to keep our future in local hands.”
Own statementSteve Camp campaign site
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