Stanton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
David Shawver
Mayor; continues after the Nov. 3 mayoral election was cancelled because he was the only candidate nominatedOC Tribune · Aug 19, 2026
David Shawver (Mayor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Stanton City Council after the election.
David Shawver is the Mayor of Stanton, elected at large.
The Nov. 3 election for mayor was cancelled by a 3-0 council vote in August 2026 because David Shawver was the only candidate nominated. OC Tribune · Aug 19, 2026
Where David Shawver stands: positions on the record
Campaign finance2 sourced positions
Voted in support of the campaign finance ordinance earlier in the Dec. 10, 2024 meeting, before the council repealed it.
Council voteVoice of OC · Dec 17, 2024
Argued at the Dec. 10, 2024 meeting that the ordinance conflicted with state law and invited litigation.
“It’s contradictory to state law, and also it opens this up to litigation.”
Own statementVoice of OC · Dec 17, 2024
Police drones1 sourced position
Said at the July 14, 2026 meeting that the drone program saves time and might save a life.
“It saves a lot of time and it might even save a life.”
Own statementVoice of OC · Jul 16, 2026
Mayoral term limits1 sourced position
Voted against placing a two-term limit on the mayor on the ballot (passed 4-1, Sept. 2023).
Council voteVoice of OC · Oct 1, 2023
On the ballot this time
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