Santee City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Rob McNelis
Candidate for City Council District 1 (incumbent)
Rob McNelis, the incumbent, is running for Santee City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Matthew G. Rascon.
Ballots start going out to registered voters · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRob McNelis has served on the Santee City Council since 2010 and works as a mortgage banker.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Councilmember/Businessman
Eddie Vandiver lists Rob McNelis and Dustin Trotter among his endorsers; Ronn Hall's endorsers include Mayor John Minto. San Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 6, 2026
Where Rob McNelis stands: positions on the record
Sales tax2 sourced positions
Voted no on the amendment to the TeamCivX agreement for a second sales tax feasibility study (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteSantee City Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026
Voted yes on the agreement with TeamCivX for funding feasibility assessment services, as part of the consent calendar (passed 5-0, August 2025).
Council voteSantee City Council minutes, Aug. 13, 2025 · Aug 13, 2025
City budget1 sourced position
Spoke about the city's budget at the June 24, 2026 council meeting where Measure Y was placed on the ballot.
“We’re doing everything we possibly can to make sure we are not living outside our means”
Own statementEast County Magazine · Jun 30, 2026
Housing and development2 sourced positions
Seconded the motion and voted yes on the 42-unit multifamily development at 10939 Summit Avenue (passed 4-1, July 2025).
Council voteSantee City Council minutes, July 9, 2025 · Jul 9, 2025
Moved approval of the second reading of the ordinance adopting an updated Town Center Specific Plan (passed 5-0, March 2025).
Council voteSantee City Council minutes, Mar. 12, 2025 · Mar 12, 2025
Fire services1 sourced position
Seconded the motion and voted yes on the resolution appropriating funds for an initial assessment, feasibility study and concept plans for the remodel of Fire Station 4 (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteSantee City Council minutes, Feb. 25, 2026 · Feb 25, 2026
E-bikes1 sourced position
Voted yes on the second reading and adoption of the ordinance regulating electric bicycle use by children under 12 and on sidewalks, as part of the consent calendar (passed 5-0, December 2025).
Council voteSantee City Council minutes, Dec. 10, 2025 · Dec 10, 2025
Local business1 sourced position
Statement filed with the City Clerk, as quoted by the San Diego Union-Tribune, gives his motto for working with residents and businesses.
“Find ways to say yes, not reasons to say no”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 6, 2026
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