June 2, 2026 General Municipal Election

Who can run for City Council?

Be at least 18 years of age
Be a Citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California
Be a registered voter and a resident within the City of Bell for not less than 30 days preceding the date of filing candidate papers. Registration will be verified before issuance of nomination papers.

NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Bell on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL

VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN TWO (2)

Ana Maria Quintana

Alicia Romero

Pablo Sifuentes

Violeta Alvarez

Nestor Enrique Valencia

Measure BB to be Voted On:

City of Bell Public Safety/City Services Measure:

To help secure the City of Bell’s financial stability and maintain municipal services, including fire, paramedic, 911, police services; prevent crime/thefts; keep public areas and parks safe/clean; maintain streets, youth/afterschool and anti-gang programs; address homelessness; shall the measure establishing a 1¢ sales tax, generating approximately $3,500,000 annually until ended by voters; requiring independent audits/community oversight committee, public spending disclosure, with all funds locally controlled, be adopted?

YES

Notice of Election (PDF, 167KB)

Office Hours During Nomination Period(PDF, 193KB)

Certified List of Candidates(PDF, 246KB)

Notice of Nominees(PDF, 167KB)

Randomize Alphabet Drawing by Secretary of State (PDF, 135KB)

Candidate Statements