San Diego City Council District 8 · Nov 3, 2026

Gerardo Ramirez

Candidate for City Council District 8

8 candidates · 4 seats6 sourced positions

Gerardo Ramirez is running for San Diego City Council District 8 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Antonio Martinez.

Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Chief of staff to District 8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno. A lifelong District 8 resident and San Diego State University graduate.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Chief of Staff, District 8
Endorsed by: Assemblymember David Alvarez, Councilmember Vivian Moreno and Otay Mesa Planning Group member Ronnie Taylor, as listed on his campaign site. Gerardo Ramirez campaign site
How the press groups them: The San Diego Union-Tribune describes the District 8 race as one between two Democrats. San Diego Union-Tribune · Aug 10, 2026
Campaign website: www.votegerardoramirez.com

Where Gerardo Ramirez stands: positions on the record

Taxes1 sourced position

Answer to KPBS
Says City Hall must spend smarter before asking residents for more money.
“City Hall has to spend smarter before asking residents for more.”
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026

City Hall management1 sourced position

As reported by Voice of San Diego; not a direct quote
Said the lack of a chief operating officer hurts city operations.
Own statementVoice of San Diego · Sep 30, 2026

Trash fee1 sourced position

As reported by Voice of San Diego; not a direct quote
Said the city auditor should review the trash-fee billing error and report publicly to the council.
Own statementVoice of San Diego · Sep 30, 2026

Streets1 sourced position

Answer to KPBS
Would change the street repair formula so the worst streets get fixed, and put the Climate Equity Fund into ordinance.
“I’d restructure that formula to ensure failing streets actually get fixed.”
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Answer to KPBS
Wants expanded expedited permitting and shorter approvals for projects with affordable units, and bigger first-time homebuyer programs.
“expanding expedited permitting and shortening approval timelines for projects with affordable units”
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026

Stormwater1 sourced position

Answer to KPBS
Said fixing stormwater will take state and federal money and possibly bonds and tax increases.
“You have to talk about state and federal funding, and potential bonds, and potential tax increases.”
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026

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