Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

San Juan Capistrano City Council Election 2026

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The candidates

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City Council District 2 · 1 seat

Erin BeyerResident of nearly 30 years who has served on the city's Transportation Commission and as an HOA president. She was named San Juan Capistrano Woman of the Year in 2023.3sourced
Jeff MooreChair of the San Juan Capistrano Planning Commission with more than 35 years of business and leadership experience. He is a former Shea Center board member and a Little League umpire.6sourced

Only District 2 is contested on Nov. 3; the incumbents in Districts 3 and 4 are unopposed.

2 notes on these statements

The District 2 incumbent did not seek re-election, and the nomination period for District 2 was extended to Aug. 12. City Council agenda report, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026

John Campbell (District 3) and John Taylor (District 4) were the only nominees in their districts; the staff report recommended canceling those elections and appointing them. City Council agenda report, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

John CampbellMayor and Councilmember, District 3; term beginning December 15, 2026bio only John TaylorCouncilmember, District 4; term beginning December 15, 2026bio only

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Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesDowntown development, traffic and parking, Open space and heritage, Public safety Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Election Day, District 2 City Council

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

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What the next council decides

Downtown development, traffic and parking

Where it standsBoth candidates name traffic and parking among their concerns; the Planning Commission recently approved a downtown live entertainment venue.

What's on the tableWhether and how the council approves downtown projects and addresses traffic and parking.

Erin Beyer's campaign says it cannot keep approving downtown projects until parking and traffic are under control. Ballotpedia, Erin Beyer (candidate survey, Sept. 6, 2026) · Sep 6, 2026
Jeff Moore's campaign lists improving downtown parking and traffic solutions among his priorities. Jeff Moore for City Council
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a live entertainment venue at the Regency theater site on Verdugo Street, 4-0, in June 2025. Planning Commission minutes, June 25, 2025 · Jun 25, 2025

Open space and heritage

Where it standsBoth candidates cite protecting open space and the city's heritage.

What's on the tableHow the council treats open space and historic character in land-use decisions.

Erin Beyer says open space must be protected from commercial development. Ballotpedia, Erin Beyer (candidate survey, Sept. 6, 2026) · Sep 6, 2026
Jeff Moore lists protecting hillsides, trails and open spaces among his priorities. Jeff Moore for City Council

Public safety

Where it standsBoth candidates list public safety among their priorities.

What's on the tableLaw enforcement and fire service levels the council funds.

Jeff Moore lists increasing law enforcement and fire services among his priorities. Jeff Moore for City Council
Erin Beyer lists building, traffic, parking, open space and public safety as areas she is passionate about. Ballotpedia, Erin Beyer (candidate survey, Sept. 6, 2026) · Sep 6, 2026

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1. How should the council handle new downtown projects?
2. What should the council do about open space?
3. How should the city handle small-business permitting?

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Key dates

Election Day, District 2 City CouncilCity Council agenda report, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026Nov 3, 2026

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): John Campbell, John Taylor1 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

The City Council is elected from five districts. Orange County Register, San Juan Capistrano council adopts voting districts · Jun 7, 2016
The council selects the mayor and mayor pro tem from among its members. The Capistrano Dispatch, San Juan Capistrano Selects New Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem

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