Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Westmorland City Council Election 2026
3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
City Council
Vote for up to 3- Ana BeltranIncumbentWestmorland council member who serves as the council's liaison for parks and recreation.6sourced
- Sonia F. CastanedaCandidate for Westmorland City Council listed by Imperial County with the ballot designation Retired Medical Field.1sourced
- Angela M. RiveraCandidate for Westmorland City Council listed by Imperial County with the ballot designation Administrative Assistant.1sourced
- Judi RiveraIncumbentWestmorland council member who serves as the council's liaison for public works.7sourced
Voters can choose up to three council members from four candidates; Justina Cruz and Xavier Mendez are not up this year.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- Governor
- Xavier Becerra · Democratic
- Steve Hilton · Republican
- Also statewideLieutenant Governor · Secretary of State · Controller · Treasurer · Attorney General · Insurance Commissioner · Superintendent of Public Instruction · Board of Equalization Member
- Statewide measures14 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
What the next council decides
01Water and sewer rates4 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted five years of water and sewer rate increases in May 2026, starting July 1, 2026, with metered water rates planned from July 2027.
What's on the tableHow the new council carries out the rate plan, the switch to water meters, and help for customers with bills.
- On May 6, 2026, the City Council approved a five-year water and sewer rate increase for 2026-2030, effective July 1, 2026. City of Westmorland
- The city's rate notice says current sewer rate revenues no longer cover operating expenses. City of Westmorland · Feb 10, 2026
- The city's rate notice says a fully metered water rate structure is proposed to take effect July 1, 2027. City of Westmorland · Feb 10, 2026
- Westmorland will receive over $11 million for water treatment upgrades and water meters, according to the city's rate notice. City of Westmorland · Feb 10, 2026
02Downtown zoning2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted a Downtown Overlay Zone ordinance and downtown design standards in May and June 2026.
What's on the tableHow the new rules are applied to empty lots and new projects on Main Street.
- A consultant told the council that the downtown overlay project is funded by a city grant to revitalize downtown, and that Main Street has many empty lots. City of Westmorland · May 6, 2026
- City staff said at the May 20, 2026 public hearing that existing businesses are not required to make changes under the new downtown guidelines. City of Westmorland · May 20, 2026
03Public safety3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe city is pursuing a new Public Safety Building and voted in July 2026 to add two Flock cameras if funding is available.
What's on the tableWhether and how to fund the Public Safety Building and more police cameras.
- In March 2026 the council authorized staff to pursue IBank funding for the Public Safety Building. City of Westmorland · Mar 4, 2026
- In May 2026 the council authorized The Holt Group to prepare a request for proposals for design of the Public Safety Building, for up to $38,000. City of Westmorland · May 6, 2026
- In July 2026 the council voted 5-0 to buy two more Flock cameras for up to $30,000 if funding is available. City of Westmorland · Jul 22, 2026
04City budget and staff pay3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget in June 2026 and a salary schedule with a 3% cost-of-living raise in July 2026.
What's on the tableHow much to spend on city staff pay and services in future budgets.
- The council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget on June 24, 2026, by a 3-0 vote with two members absent. City of Westmorland · Jun 24, 2026
- The council adopted the FY 2026-27 salary schedule 3-2 on July 8, 2026, after Councilmember Xavier Mendez said he wanted a 5% raise instead of 3%. City of Westmorland · Jul 8, 2026
- In September 2026 the council adopted a utility rate assistance program. City of Westmorland · Sep 16, 2026
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Who matches you?
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1. Should Westmorland keep the five-year water and sewer rate increases adopted in 2026?
2. Should Westmorland offer a program to help customers pay utility bills?
3. Should Westmorland buy more Flock cameras for its police department?
4. How large a cost-of-living raise should city staff get?
Key dates
- County elections officials begin mailing ballotsCalifornia Secretary of StateOct 5, 2026
- Last day to register to vote onlineCalifornia Secretary of StateOct 19, 2026
- Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)California Secretary of StateNov 3, 2026
The seat math
2 stay (not up this year): Justina Cruz, Xavier Mendez3 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- The City Council has five members: a mayor, a mayor pro tem and three council members. City of Westmorland
- The council elects one of its members as mayor. City of Westmorland · Dec 17, 2025
- Westmorland was incorporated in 1934 and has about 2,400 residents, according to the city. City of Westmorland
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