Santa Monica City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Ashley Oelsen

Candidate for City Council

12 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

Ashley Oelsen is running for Santa Monica City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 12 candidates are running for 3 seats.

Vote-by-mail ballots begin to be mailed · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Scientist and city Commissioner for Sustainability, Environmental Justice, and the Environment.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Scientist/Commissioner
How the press groups them: The Santa Monica Lookout reports she is on a slate headed by Councilmember Lana Negrete with Doug Trussler. Santa Monica Lookout · Aug 17, 2026
Campaign website: www.vote4ash.com

Where Ashley Oelsen stands: positions on the record

Campaign priorities2 sourced positions

Says she will decide on evidence and community interest, not donor relationships or political alliances.
“I will vote based on evidence and community interest, not donor relationships or political alliances.”
Own statementAshley Oelsen campaign site
Says she is running to follow the facts and to change course when the evidence demands it.
“following the facts, and having the courage to change course when the evidence demands it”
Own statementCity of Santa Monica

City budget1 sourced position

Lists fiscal health and a thriving economy built on smart decisions among her priorities.
“Fiscal Health & City Vibrancy: A Thriving Economy Built on Smart Decisions”
Own statementAshley Oelsen campaign site

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