Mayor
Source: livevoterturnout.com
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Arianna Barrios
LostNonpartisan
Orange District 1 council member since 2020, a former Rancho Santiago Community College District trustee, and an Old Towne small business owner. Her priorities are fixing the city's structural budget deficit and public safety.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 5 for, 3 against, Public Infrastructure 2 for, Civil Rights 1 for,
Dan Slater
WonNonpartisan · Incumbent
Orange mayor since 2022 and a city council member from 1994 to 2002, and broker-owner of Orange Realty. His priorities include putting the city budget on sound footing and addressing homelessness, including a temporary shelter.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 3 against, Civil Rights 1 against, Public Infrastructure 1 for,
Source: ocvote.gov