Who and What I Support in the November 3, 2026 Election
Many of you have asked me who and what I support in the upcoming election. I’m not going to cover every race or proposition, but I wanted to share some of my choices and a brief explanation of my thinking.
My decisions are informed by my experience on the Redondo Beach City Council, eight years on the school board, and my work with regional agencies. I look at the practical effects of each proposal, especially on local communities, taxpayers, and public services.
Candidates
El Camino College Board, Area 5: MyLoc Dinh
MyLoc brings a fresh perspective, a commitment to student success, and a focus on keeping community college affordable while expanding educational and career opportunities. I believe she will be a thoughtful and effective voice on the El Camino College Board.
Insurance Commissioner: Ben Allen
I’ve known and worked with Ben for years. He’s thoughtful, pragmatic, and understands the challenges Californians face with rising insurance costs and disappearing coverage. I trust his experience and approach to finding workable solutions.
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Richard Barrera
Having served eight years on a school board, I value candidates who understand the challenges of actually running a school district. Richard’s extensive school board experience and focus on student achievement, teachers, and responsible management are important to me.
Redondo Beach
Measure ART: YES
This is an important step toward revitalizing Artesia and Aviation Boulevards and other commercial areas of Redondo Beach. It creates opportunities for new businesses, restaurants, and jobs while establishing development standards that protect surrounding neighborhoods. It can also help strengthen our city’s revenue without raising taxes.
California Propositions
Proposition 1: YES
This provides funding for affordable housing, including veterans’ housing and homeownership assistance. Housing affordability remains one of California’s biggest challenges, and we need additional tools to address it.
Proposition 2: YES
Increasing California’s rainy day fund is sound fiscal planning. Having adequate reserves helps protect essential public services when the economy slows, or unexpected financial challenges arise.
Proposition 37: YES
This creates additional financing opportunities for middle-income homebuyers. Teachers, first responders, and other working families increasingly struggle to afford homes in the communities they serve.
Proposition 39: NO
California already has procedures to verify voter identity. This proposition adds requirements and significant administrative costs that could make voting more difficult for eligible voters without adequately demonstrating the need for those changes.
Proposition 43: NO
I believe local voters should retain the ability to make decisions about funding local services. Requiring a two-thirds majority for certain voter-proposed local taxes would make it harder for communities to address their own priorities.
Proposition 45: NO
While I support streamlining unnecessary delays in development, this proposal goes too far in limiting environmental review and legal challenges. We can improve the approval process without unnecessarily reducing environmental safeguards and public oversight.
These are my personal endorsements and positions, not official positions of the Redondo Beach City Council or any of the other organizations on which I serve. I encourage everyone to review the issues, make their own decisions, and vote by November 3.
