Santa Clarita City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Denise Lite
Candidate for City Council District 2
Denise Lite is running for Santa Clarita City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brett Haddoak and Gloria Mercado-Fortine.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayDenise Lite is a family legal advocate and businesswoman who served on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission. She has served on numerous local nonprofit boards.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Family Legal Advocate
- Endorsed by
- Listed endorsements include State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Hatami, Councilmember Jason Gibbs, and several College of the Canyons, Hart and Saugus school board and SCV Water board members. KHTS · Sep 14, 2026
- Campaign website
- electdeniselite.com
Where Denise Lite stands: positions on the record
Planning Commission1 sourced position
Removed from the Santa Clarita Planning Commission by a City Council vote (3-2, July 2025).
Council voteSanta Clarita City Council minutes, July 8, 2025 · Jul 8, 2025
Growth1 sourced position
Supports growth paired with roads, trails and other infrastructure.
“I support responsible growth, paired with the infrastructure, roads, and trails to do it right.”
Own statementDenise Lite · Sep 29, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
as reported by KHTS; not a direct quote
Supports efforts such as permanent homeless shelters and transitional housing.
Own statementKHTS · Sep 14, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Pledges to stand with firefighters and sheriff's deputies.
“I'll always stand with our firefighters and sheriff's deputies who keep our families safe.”
Own statementDenise Lite · Sep 29, 2026
Council pay1 sourced position
Pledges to donate part of her council stipend to local nonprofits.
“I'll donate a portion of my council stipend back to local nonprofits that make this community great.”
Own statementDenise Lite · Sep 29, 2026
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