Twentynine Palms City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

Carlos Blandon

Candidate for City Council District 4

6 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

Carlos Blandon is running for Twentynine Palms City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Octavious Scott.

County mails ballots and early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Geographer with an associate's degree from College of the Desert and a bachelor's from Sacramento State. He served with AmeriCorps.

Where Carlos Blandon stands: positions on the record

Growth and transit-oriented development1 sourced position

Ballot statement says transit-oriented development can benefit the city and favors sustainable growth.
“I believe that transit-oriented development can significantly benefit our city by increasing property values, creating jobs, and lowering transportation costs.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: 2026 General Election voter information guide

Rental housing1 sourced position

as reported by the Desert Trumpet; not a direct quote
Supported registration of long-term rentals, citing his experience at a city business license office and as an assistant planner.
Forum answerDesert Trumpet

Council ethics1 sourced position

Said he opposes ethics rules that would hinder residents from using their voice.
“if ethics is a way to hinder people to use their voice, I say no”
Forum answerDesert Trumpet

Blight and business1 sourced position

as reported by the Desert Trumpet; not a direct quote
Said blight deters would-be residents and urged the City to work with local partners to showcase the town.
Forum answerDesert Trumpet

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