Seaside Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Ian N. Oglesby

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

8 candidates · 3 seats9 sourced positions

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

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

Today

Seaside's sitting mayor, who has also served as a planning commissioner, school trustee and councilmember.

Where Ian N. Oglesby stands: positions on the record

Renters1 sourced position

Says in his ballot statement that he will fight for workforce housing, renters protections and livable-wage jobs.
“I will fight for workforce housing, renters protections, grow livable-wage jobs, and preserve our city’s vibrant character and diversity.”
Own statementSeaside Oglesby candidate statement (Monterey County Elections) · Aug 7, 2026

Development3 sourced positions

Cites Campus Town, Main Gate and the Grand Hyatt resort as projects moving forward.
“My commitment remains steadfast: keep Seaside moving forward.”
Own statementSeaside Oglesby candidate statement (Monterey County Elections) · Aug 7, 2026
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

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

Council pay1 sourced position

Voted yes 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 yes 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 yes 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 yes 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

In their words

Cites Campus Town, Main Gate and the Grand Hyatt resort as projects moving forward.
Aug 7, 2026 ·Seaside Oglesby candidate statement (Monterey County Elections) · Aug 7, 2026

On the record

Voted yes to amend the Campus Town Specific Plan's review process and submittal requirements for development applications (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Feb 19, 2026 ·Seaside 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).
Mar 5, 2026 ·Seaside City Council agenda packet, Mar 5, 2026 (includes draft minutes of Feb 19) · Mar 5, 2026

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