Who is Celest Mendoza running against?

Ricardo "Richard" Batalla and Gary Janek Michaels, for City of Santa Maria City Council Member, District 1 (Short Term) (Santa Barbara County).

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Celest Mendoza

Candidate for City of Santa Maria City Council Member, District 1 (Short Term) (Santa Barbara County) · November 3, 2026

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.

3 candidates ran for City of Santa Maria City Council Member, District 1 (Short Term) (Santa Barbara County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Santa Maria voters.

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Quick answers

What does the City of Santa Maria City Council Member, District 1 (Short Term) 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 Celest Mendoza running against?: Ricardo "Richard" Batalla and Gary Janek Michaels, for City of Santa Maria City Council Member, District 1 (Short Term) (Santa Barbara County).
Should I vote for Celest Mendoza?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Celest Mendoza's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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