Santa Ana Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Dwayne Shipp

Candidate for Mayor

9 candidates · 4 seats5 sourced positions

Dwayne Shipp is running for mayor of Santa Ana in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Valerie Amezcua and Dan Shimell.

Mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

A Santa Ana Community Development Commissioner, caregiver and community organizer.

Where Dwayne Shipp stands: positions on the record

Homelessness1 sourced position

Said the city can pair compassion with accountability on homelessness and should partner with the county, nonprofits and neighboring cities.
“I believe we can have compassion and accountability at the same time.”
Own statementLAist · Oct 1, 2026

Police surveillance1 sourced position

as reported by Voice of OC; not a direct quote
Said he was against the Flock license plate cameras.
Own statementVoice of OC · Oct 1, 2026

Measure N sales tax1 sourced position

as reported by Voice of OC; not a direct quote
Said that if the sales tax extension fails, officials should review their spending and seek more grant funding.
Own statementVoice of OC · Sep 29, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

Wants to review current spending before asking residents for more money.
“Before asking people for more, I want us to look carefully at what we are already spending and whether those dollars are actually improving neighborhoods.”
Own statementLAist · Oct 1, 2026

Priorities1 sourced position

Lists public safety, economic growth, neighborhood revitalization, government transparency and homelessness as priorities.
“As Mayor, I will prioritize public safety, economic growth, neighborhood revitalization, government transparency, and practical solutions to homelessness”
Own statementDwayne Shipp

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