Union City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Lance Nishihira

5 sourced positions

Lance Nishihira (Union City Council Member) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Union City Council after the election.

District 1 councilmember in his first term and a New Haven Unified School District board member from 2016 to 2024.

Where Lance Nishihira stands: positions on the record

Immigration1 sourced position

Supported the proposed ordinance prohibiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities in city-owned buildings; the council rejected it (May 2026).
Council voteTri-City Voice · May 19, 2026

Budget and taxes1 sourced position

Served on the council's Revenue Review Ad Hoc Subcommittee, which recommended in October 2025 that the council prioritize renewal of the Utility Users Tax.
Commission voteUnion City staff report, Utility Users Tax ballot measure, Jul 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026

Public safety1 sourced position

Voted yes to introduce an ordinance re-adopting the Military Equipment Use Policy (passed 5-0, Jun 2025).
Council voteUnion City City Council minutes, Jun 10, 2025 · Jun 10, 2025

Zoning1 sourced position

Voted yes to adopt a zoning text amendment covering the village mixed use, commercial, civic facilities and open space districts (passed 4-0, Jan 2026).
Council voteUnion City notice of adoption, Ordinance No. 2026-002 · Jan 28, 2026

Homelessness1 sourced position

as reported by Tri-City Voice; not a direct quote
Asked whether data could be collected on why people become homeless, such as affordability, substance abuse and mental health.
Own statementTri-City Voice · Aug 4, 2026

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