South Gate City Council At-large · Nov 3, 2026

Edgar Pelayo

Candidate for City Council At-large

5 candidates · 2 seats4 sourced positions

Edgar Pelayo is running for South Gate City Council At-large in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Today

Real estate broker with a Pepperdine MBA and South Gate Parks and Recreation commissioner since 2023. Professional background includes business management, finance, operations and leading a nonprofit.

How the press groups them: Running as a slate with Jimmy Ozaeta under the slogan "South Gate for Change". CALO News · Oct 2, 2026
Campaign website: www.southgateforchange.com/edgar-pelayo

Alan Garcia, Joshua Barron, Edgar Pelayo, Jimmy Ozaeta and Al Rios are the five candidates on the City of South Gate's list of qualified candidates for two council seats. City of South Gate · Aug 18, 2026

Where Edgar Pelayo stands: positions on the record

Utility users tax2 sourced positions

South Gate for Change slate, as reported by CALO News
The Ozaeta and Pelayo slate advocates No on Taxes (utility users tax) and Yes on Term Limits.
Own statementCALO News · Oct 2, 2026
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke in public comment on the utility users tax, comparing it to Measure P and raising concerns about how prior tax revenues were used.
Own statementSouth Gate City Council minutes, April 20, 2026 (continued from April 14) · Apr 20, 2026

City budget1 sourced position

South Gate for Change slate platform
The slate commits to ending wasteful spending and rejecting unnecessary tax increases.
“We will end wasteful spending, reject unnecessary tax increases, and direct every dollar toward real community needs.”
Own statementSouth Gate For Change

Budget oversight1 sourced position

Commits to fighting for proper use of public funds, budget oversight and financial clarity.
“I will fight for proper use of public funds, budget oversight, and financial clarity so you know how your money is being spent.”
Own statementSouth Gate For Change

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