Seal Beach City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Nathan Steele
Councilmember, District 5; appointed to a new four-year term Aug. 19, 2026City of Seal Beach · Sep 8, 2026
Nathan Steele (Councilmember, District 5) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Seal Beach City Council after the election.
District 5 councilmember (Leisure World) who served as mayor pro tem in 2025.
Lisa Landau (District 3) and Nathan Steele (District 5) were the only qualified candidates in their districts, so those elections were cancelled and the City Council appointed them to new four-year terms on Aug. 19, 2026. City of Seal Beach · Sep 8, 2026
Where Nathan Steele stands: positions on the record
Water and sewer rates2 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting the new water and sewer rates (passed 3-2, Aug. 2025).
Council voteLeisure World Weekly · Aug 20, 2025
Voted no on the 'Option 3' motion to reduce capital projects from 11 to five and return with a revised rate study (failed 3-2, Aug. 2025).
Council voteSeal Beach Sun
Short-term rentals1 sourced position
as reported by the Seal Beach Sun; not a direct quote
Suggested increasing the number of short-term rentals allowed in town at the Nov. 2025 strategic planning meeting.
Own statementSeal Beach Sun
Beach sand1 sourced position
as reported by Voice of OC; not a direct quote
Said at the Sept. 28, 2026 meeting that the city is looking at options for sand, including replenishment and preservation.
Own statementVoice of OC
On the ballot this time
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