Seaside Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Alex Miller

Candidate for Mayor

8 candidates · 3 seats9 sourced positions

Alex Miller is running for mayor of Seaside in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ian N. Oglesby.

Ballots mailed by this date; ballot return locations open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Seaside city councilmember since 2022, a property manager with a Juris Doctor degree.

Alex Miller holds a council seat that the county lists as next up for election on 11/03/2026. Monterey County Elections

Alex Miller is on the ballot for mayor, not for a council seat. Monterey County Elections

Where Alex Miller stands: positions on the record

Downtown1 sourced position

Says he will support a Downtown Association and encourage private investment in an amphitheater, museum and other attractions.
“I will create a vibrant downtown by supporting a Downtown Association, attracting people-friendly businesses, promoting our diverse restaurants and culture, and encouraging private investment in projects such as an amphitheater, museum, and other community attractions.”
Own statementSeaside Miller candidate statement (Monterey County Elections) · Aug 7, 2026

Civic participation1 sourced position

Says he will strengthen City Commissions and hold regular community forums.
“strengthening City Commissions, holding regular community forums, and working closely with residents, businesses, and city staff”
Own statementSeaside Miller candidate statement (Monterey County Elections) · Aug 7, 2026

Budget and revenue1 sourced position

Voted yes to adopt the FY 2026-27 operating budget and related documents (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteSeaside City Council agenda packet, Jul 2, 2026 (includes draft minutes of Jun 4 and Jun 18) · Jul 2, 2026

Development2 sourced positions

Voted yes to amend the Campus Town Specific Plan's review process and submittal requirements for development applications (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteSeaside City Council agenda packet, Feb 19, 2026 (includes draft minutes of Feb 5) · Feb 19, 2026
Voted yes to authorize an exclusive negotiating agreement with KB Bakewell Seaside Venture II for the Main Gate property (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteSeaside City Council agenda packet, Mar 5, 2026 (includes draft minutes of Feb 19) · Mar 5, 2026

Council pay1 sourced position

Voted no on adopting Ordinance 2045, which increases future compensation for the Mayor and City Council Members (passed 4-1, August 2026).
Council voteSeaside City Council agenda packet, Aug 20, 2026 (includes draft minutes of Aug 6) · Aug 20, 2026

Electronic signs1 sourced position

Voted no on the first reading of an ordinance allowing electronic message display signs for places of worship and meeting facilities on local streets (passed 4-1, September 2026).
Council voteSeaside City Council agenda packet, Oct 1, 2026 (includes draft minutes of Sep 17) · Oct 1, 2026

User fees1 sourced position

Voted no on the motion to approve the comprehensive user fee schedule for FY26/27; the motion failed 2-2 with one member absent (July 2026).
Council voteSeaside City Council agenda packet, Aug 6, 2026 (includes draft minutes of Jul 2) · Aug 6, 2026

Traffic1 sourced position

Voted no on an ordinance letting the council designate, change or remove one-way streets by resolution (passed 3-1 with one absent, May 2026).
Council voteSeaside City Council agenda packet, Jun 18, 2026 (includes draft minutes of May 7) · Jun 18, 2026

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