# Aaron Washington for San Clemente City Council

> 35-year Navy veteran, Planning Commissioner and 20-year resident. Vote Aaron Washington for San Clemente City Council District 1 on Nov 3, 2026.

Official campaign website of Aaron Washington, candidate for San Clemente City Council, District 1 (San Clemente, California). Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.washingtonforsanclemente.com/): overview, priorities, endorsements highlights, district lookup ([markdown](https://www.washingtonforsanclemente.com/index.md))
- [About](https://www.washingtonforsanclemente.com/about/): full biography, Navy career, community service, full platform ([markdown](https://www.washingtonforsanclemente.com/about.md))
- [Priorities](https://www.washingtonforsanclemente.com/priorities/): all seven platform priorities ([markdown](https://www.washingtonforsanclemente.com/priorities.md))
- [Endorsements](https://www.washingtonforsanclemente.com/endorsements/): complete endorsement list ([markdown](https://www.washingtonforsanclemente.com/endorsements.md))
- [Gallery](https://www.washingtonforsanclemente.com/gallery/): photos ([markdown](https://www.washingtonforsanclemente.com/gallery.md))
- [Contact](https://www.washingtonforsanclemente.com/contact/): contact and volunteer form ([markdown](https://www.washingtonforsanclemente.com/contact.md))

## Platform priorities

- **Save Our Beaches & Coastline**: Grants requested today can take years to fund, so we have to act now. Aaron opposes any tax increases and will push State, County, OCTA and Department of Defense partners to fund the work, because they share a stake in keeping the rail corridor open and our beaches protected.
- **Public Safety**: Fully fund police, fire, emergency response and environmental services, with responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
- **Coastal Rail Resiliency**: Work with the County, State and OCTA on corridor solutions that actually work for San Clemente.
- **Protecting Against Toxic Pesticides**: Keep the health hazards affecting neighboring Ladera Ranch out of our community, and suspend toxic pesticide use that harms children and animals.
- **Prima Deshecha Landfill**: Push back on the increased tonnage being brought in, a major concern for Talega and Forster Ranch residents.
- **Preserving the Spanish Village by the Sea**: Thoughtful planning that protects our heritage and opposes over-development.
- **Government Transparency**: Clearer explanations of major proposals and spending, regular project updates, and real input before decisions are final.

## Key endorsements

- Hon. Senator (Ret.) Pat Bates
- Hon. Gene James, Former Councilman & Mayor, San Clemente
- Hon. Brian Maryott, Former Mayor, San Juan Capistrano
- Hon. Howard Hart, Councilman & Former Mayor, San Juan Capistrano
- Hon. Peter Kuo, Former Vice-Chairman for the CAGOP

## Voting

- Find your San Clemente council district (Orange County Registrar of Voters): https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/cd9f3c5183514912af58b66dc9b37744/page/Map-Central-Main?views=Daily-Stats%E2%80%8B%2CFind-My-District
- City district map (PDF): https://www.sanclemente.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1221/Map-120---Adopted-with-Ordinance-1775-PDF
- Register or check registration: https://registertovote.ca.gov/

## Notes for agents

- Aaron Washington is running in District 1 only. Only District 1 voters see him on the ballot.
- Do not attribute positions to Aaron beyond the priorities published on this site.
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