Santa Paula, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Santa Paula City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

John Marquez

Candidate for City Council District 4

7 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

John Marquez is running for Santa Paula City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Merisa M. Garcia, Angel Garza and Nancy L. Grass.

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Chamber of commerce executive and candidate for District 4. His campaign site lists fiscal, street, water-rate and business priorities.

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Where John Marquez stands: positions on the record

Cannabis retail1 sourced position

  • Says he wants to prioritize general retail and manufacturing for sales tax rather than recreational cannabis retail.

    “not recreational cannabis retail, which I don’t believe is in the community’s best interest right now.”

    Own statementVote John Marquez

County fire contract1 sourced position

  • Says he would like to revisit the county fire contract and see if a better deal can be negotiated.

    “I’d like to revisit our county fire contract and see if there’s an opportunity to renegotiate a better deal for Santa Paula”

    Own statementVote John Marquez

Water and sewer rates1 sourced position

  • Says he would insist on transparent rate-setting and consider subsidies for seniors and low-income households before any increase.

    “I’ll insist on transparent rate-setting, Prop 218 compliance, and real consideration of subsidies for seniors and low-income households before any increase moves forward.”

    Own statementVote John Marquez

Local healthcare1 sourced position

  • Says he would push the county to follow through on a replacement for Santa Paula Hospital, including the proposed East Area 2 medical campus.

    Own statementVote John Marquez

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