Santa Clarita City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026

Gloria Mercado-Fortine

Candidate for City Council District 2

11 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Gloria Mercado-Fortine is running for Santa Clarita City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brett Haddoak and Denise Lite.

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Today

Gloria Mercado-Fortine is an educator who served 16 years on the Hart School District Governing Board. She worked as a teacher, principal and district administrator for the Los Angeles Unified School District and is a past president of the SCV Sheriff's Foundation.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Educator/Business Consultant
Endorsed by: Listed endorsements include Patsy Ayala, Bill Miranda, Donna Robert, Tim Burkhart, Hugo Cherre, Patty Rasmussen and Albert Rodriguez. KHTS · Sep 14, 2026
Campaign website: www.gloriaforsantaclarita.com

Where Gloria Mercado-Fortine stands: positions on the record

Priorities1 sourced position

Lists crime prevention and traffic safety, smart growth, economic development, environment and open space, and transparent leadership as priorities.
Own statementGloria Mercado-Fortine · Sep 29, 2026

Public safety1 sourced position

Wants stronger partnerships among law enforcement, schools, businesses and the community on crime prevention, fire prevention and traffic safety.
“we need to strengthen our partnerships between law enforcement, schools, businesses and the community to ensure crime prevention, fire prevention and traffic safety”
Own statementGloria Mercado-Fortine campaign site

Budget1 sourced position

Supports modernizing city operations, protecting reserves and transparent budgeting.
“Modernizing operations, protecting reserves, and ensuring transparent budgeting for a financially stable and accountable government.”
Own statementGloria Mercado-Fortine campaign site

Environment1 sourced position

Wants the city to prioritize renewable energy, efficient water management, and green spaces and parks.
Own statementGloria Mercado-Fortine campaign site

Education1 sourced position

Supports deeper partnerships with the Hart District and College of the Canyons to expand career technical education and after-school programs.
Own statementGloria Mercado-Fortine campaign site

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