San Marcos City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Justin Matsushita
Candidate for City Council District 2
Justin Matsushita is running for San Marcos City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Lindsey Smith.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRetired City of Santee fire chief with a PhD in Fire and Emergency Management Administration. He serves on the city's Measure Q Citizens' Oversight Committee.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Educator/Business Owner
- Endorsed by
- His campaign site lists San Marcos Firefighters Local 4184, the San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, the San Diego County Building Trades Unions, IBEW Local 569, Western States Carpenters, UFCW Local 135, Laborers Local 89 and The Guild, AFT Local 1931. Justin Matsushita for City Council
- Campaign website
- justin4sanmarcos.com
The San Diego County Democratic Party endorsed Sharon Jenkins and Justin Matsushita. KPBS · Sep 30, 2026
Where Justin Matsushita stands: positions on the record
Priorities1 sourced position
Pledges leadership focused on public safety, thoughtful growth, infrastructure and quality of life.
“I will provide experienced, transparent, and fiscally responsible leadership focused on public safety, thoughtful growth, infrastructure, and protecting the quality of life”
Own statementCity of San Marcos
Measure Q sales tax1 sourced position
Said his top priorities would be updating the city's General Plan and making sure Measure Q funds are spent wisely.
Own statementThe Coast News · May 18, 2026
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