San Luis Obispo City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Michelle Shoresman

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

4 candidates · 3 seats8 sourced positions

Michelle Shoresman, the incumbent, is running for San Luis Obispo City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.

Ballots mailed (no later than) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

San Luis Obispo council member since 2021 who worked nearly 25 years for the county public health department.

Where Michelle Shoresman stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

Says everyone who works in San Luis Obispo should be able to live there, and favors more housing at all income levels.
“This means increasing the housing supply for all income levels, whether you are looking to rent or own a home.”
Own statementMichelle Shoresman campaign site

Homelessness1 sourced position

Says housing the unhoused needs regional solutions and plans to work with county partners.
“Housing the unhoused demands regional solutions.”
Own statementMichelle Shoresman campaign site

Rental registry1 sourced position

as reported by CalCoastNews; not a direct quote
Said the registry lacked current funding and suggested adding it as a priority in the 2027-2029 financial plan; the council agreed to move forward within that plan (February 2026).
Own statementCalCoastNews · Feb 26, 2026

Mobile home rents1 sourced position

Moved to introduce Ordinance 1759, applying mobile home park space-rent limits on transfer to certain existing long-term leases (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteSan Luis Obispo City Council minutes, August 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026

Council elections1 sourced position

Seconded the motion to introduce the ordinance establishing Citywide Single Vote for council elections beginning in November 2026 (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteSan Luis Obispo City Council minutes, January 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026

Tree removal1 sourced position

Voted yes on removing one coast live oak at 614 Monterey Street for the SLO Rep Theatre project, with replanting (passed 4-1, February 2026).
Council voteSan Luis Obispo City Council minutes, February 3, 2026 · Feb 3, 2026

Sewer rules1 sourced position

Moved to introduce Ordinance 1756 dissolving the wastewater flow offset program and changing sewer lateral rules at sale (introduced 3-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of San Luis Obispo · Apr 29, 2026

Affordable housing1 sourced position

Moved the resolution approving the issuance of up to $15,000,000 in revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for Sendero Apartments, 60 affordable housing units (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteSan Luis Obispo City Council minutes, September 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026

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