Martin Ross

About this race

Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

8 candidates ran for Los Rios Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 (Sacramento County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Martin Ross

Deputy director of external affairs, partnerships and workforce development, Health Education Council. Grew up in Orangevale and graduated from San Juan High School; holds a chemical engineering degree from UC Berkeley and an MBA from CSU Monterey Bay. Has led nonprofits including Ready To Work and The Salvation Army and serves as a Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency commissioner.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Expand trades training, apprenticeships and career pathways
• Strengthen two- and four-year degree options
• Support faculty and staff
• Fiscal responsibility
• Make sure students feel safe, heard and supported

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Martin Ross only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• Jonathan Brownell
• Sukdip "Steve" Chima
• Phil Davis
• Mark Gregg
• Oranit Limmaneeprasert
• Tim Loree
• Paula Villescaz

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Quick answers

What does the Los Rios Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 seat do?

Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

Who is Martin Ross running against?

Jonathan Brownell, Sukdip "Steve" Chima, Phil Davis, Mark Gregg, Oranit Limmaneeprasert, Tim Loree and Paula Villescaz, for Los Rios Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 (Sacramento County).

Should I vote for Martin Ross?

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