San Marino City Council · Nov 3, 2026
John
Dustin
John Dustin is running for San Marino City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
The race · City Council
- 01Shelley Boyle
- 02Tony ChouIncumbent
- 03John DustinYou’re reading
- 04Calvin LoIncumbent
Background
- About
- Health-insurance quality improvement specialist and eight-year San Marino Planning Commission member. Also served three years on the Design Review Committee.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Quality Improvement Specialist
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Campaign website
- www.johndustinforsanmarino2026.com
On the record: John Dustin
4 sourced01Measure U1 sourced position
Says it is vital that Measure U, renewing the utility users tax, passes in November.
Looking ahead, it is vital that Measure U is passed in November to provide additional funds through the renewal of the utility users tax.”
Own statementPasadena Star-News · Oct 5, 2026
02Public safety tax1 sourced position
Says the community has strongly supported the safety tax for fire and police services and it is important to continue this priority.
Historically, our community has strongly supported the safety tax which ensures our exceptional fire and police services. It is important to continue this priority.”
Own statementJohn Dustin for San Marino City Council
03Housing1 sourced position
Says San Marino has met current housing mandates through ADUs and by looking at multi-family zoning in commercial rather than residential areas.
I believe San Marino has done a good job to meet the current mandates by encouraging the growing development of ADUs, and by assessing opportunities to add multi-family housing zoning in our commercial areas rather than our residential areas.”
Own statementPasadena Star-News · Oct 5, 2026
04Local economy1 sourced position
Recommends revisiting the 2020 economic development project to collect refreshed data and find solutions, particularly on Huntington Drive.
I would also recommend we revisit the 2020 economic development project to collect refreshed data and find actionable solutions to a more thriving business community, particularly on Huntington Drive.”
Own statementPasadena Star-News · Oct 5, 2026
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