San Diego City Council District 6 · Nov 3, 2026
Mark Powell
Candidate for City Council District 6
Mark Powell is running for San Diego City Council District 6 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kent Lee.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayReal estate broker for 25 years and a former teacher, vice principal and professor. Former San Diego Police Department reserve officer and former elected member of the San Diego County Board of Education.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Business Owner/Educator
- Endorsed by
- Mira Mesa community leader Mitz Lee, Bonnie Kutch of UC Neighbors for Responsible Growth, Ruth DeSantis and former Councilmember Lorie Zapf, as listed in his candidate statement. Candidate statement of qualifications · Jul 27, 2026
- How the press groups them
- Described by Voice of San Diego as the Republican challenger. Voice of San Diego · Sep 30, 2026
- Campaign website
- markpowellforcitycouncil.com
At Voice of San Diego's Politifest, the District 6 debate was canceled because neither Kent Lee nor Mark Powell agreed to take part, and Martha Abraham withdrew from the District 4 debate. Voice of San Diego · Sep 30, 2026
San Diego United Communities, a residents' group, is supporting Richard Bailey and Mark Powell; Martha Abraham's campaign says she has not sought or received its endorsement. Voice of San Diego · Sep 16, 2026
Where Mark Powell stands: positions on the record
Taxes1 sourced position
Candidate statement for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
Opposes new taxes and fees.
“Oppose new taxes and fees.”
Own statementCandidate statement of qualifications · Jul 27, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Candidate statement for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
Lists enforcing public encampment laws among the core services tax dollars should fund.
“enforce public encampment laws”
Own statementCandidate statement of qualifications · Jul 27, 2026
Paid parking1 sourced position
Answer to KPBS
Wants free parking restored in Balboa Park for San Diegans.
“Restore free parking in Balboa Park for San Diegans, as it was always intended.”
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026
Trash fee1 sourced position
Answer to KPBS
Wants the trash fee reduced or repealed.
“Reduce or repeal the costly trash tax.”
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026
City services1 sourced position
Answer to the San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board
Would support competitively bidding appropriate non-core city services to cut costs.
“I would support reviving its use by competitively bidding appropriate non-core services where it can reduce costs without sacrificing service quality.”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · May 23, 2026
Pensions1 sourced position
Answer to the San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board
Would support a new pension reform measure for new city hires, excluding public safety.
“I would support going back to voters with a legally sound reform for new hires, excluding public safety”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · May 23, 2026
ADUs1 sourced position
Answer to KPBS
Wants stricter design standards for ADUs and limits on ADUs in very high fire hazard zones.
“Adopt stricter design standards and limit ADUs in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones”
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026
Transportation1 sourced position
Answer to KPBS
Would remove under-used bike lanes and keep four car lanes on Governor Drive, Genesee Avenue and Mira Mesa Boulevard.
“Restore traffic flow and access to businesses by removing under-used bike lanes.”
Own statementKPBS · Sep 29, 2026
Also running for City Council District 6
- Kent Lee (incumbent)
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