Emily Gonzales

About this race

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

5 candidates ran for City of Oceanside City Council, District No. 2 (San Diego County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Oceanside voters.

About Emily Gonzales

Oceanside planning commissioner. Her campaign site describes her as a parent, military spouse and community advocate who serves on Oceanside's Planning Commission.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Community care and safety, including support for veterans, immigrants, elders and children
• Smart growth: walkable neighborhoods, public transit and green design
• Climate preparedness
• Housing options across a range of budgets for working families

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 Emily Gonzales 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

• Perry Alvarez
• Ricky James
• Oscarin Ortega
• Richard Robinson

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Quick answers

What does the City of Oceanside City Council, District No. 2 seat do?

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Who is Emily Gonzales running against?

Perry Alvarez, Ricky James, Oscarin Ortega and Richard Robinson, for City of Oceanside City Council, District No. 2 (San Diego County).

Should I vote for Emily Gonzales?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Emily Gonzales's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.