Seal Beach City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Perla Mendoza
Candidate for City Council District 1
Perla Mendoza is running for Seal Beach City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Matthew Terry.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFounder and CEO of Project Eli and a board member of the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce. She also serves on the board of the Community Action Partnership of Orange County.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- CEO/Nonprofit Boardmember
- Campaign website
- perlaforsealbeach.com
The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce forum on Sept. 21, 2026 featured Perla Mendoza and Matthew Terry. Seal Beach Sun
Where Perla Mendoza stands: positions on the record
Budget2 sourced positions
Wrote that the city should trim spending before asking residents and businesses for more money.
“It is time to trim spending before asking for more money from residents and businesses.”
Own statementSeal Beach Sun
Said at the Chamber forum she would work with current council members toward a performance audit of the city.
“My plan would be to work with the current City Council members and work together so that we can have a performance audit”
Forum answerSeal Beach Sun
Main Street parking1 sourced position
Wrote that paid parking on Main Street should be decided within a wider revision of the Main Street Specific Plan.
“The question of paid parking should be part of the larger discussion about revising the Main Street Specific Plan.”
Own statementSeal Beach Sun
Beach lot parking1 sourced position
Wrote that the city should change beach lot signage before changing parking fees.
“Let’s change signage before we change the system.”
Own statementSeal Beach Sun · Sep 30, 2026
Water and sewer rates1 sourced position
Wrote that the city should pay as it goes on water projects rather than borrow.
“We need to pay as we go…not borrow and ask our kids to pay our bills.”
Own statementSeal Beach Sun
Short-term rentals1 sourced position
as reported by the Seal Beach Sun; not a direct quote
Said at the Chamber forum she would work with the established committee on short-term rental complaints and supports enforcement of violations.
Forum answerSeal Beach Sun
Also running for City Council District 1
- Scott Davis (withdrawn)
- Matt Smith (withdrawn)
- Matthew Terry
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