City Council · 2026
Three real priorities — shaped by listening tours across every neighborhood in District 6. Hover a card to read more.
Too many District 6 families are one rent increase away from displacement. I'll fight for zoning reforms that protect renters, incentivize workforce housing, and partner with community land trusts to keep our neighborhoods accessible for the people who built them.
Our local shops and restaurants are the backbone of District 6. I'll push to cut red tape, create a dedicated small-business liaison in the Council office, and launch a district-wide "Buy Local" initiative that keeps dollars circulating in our own community.
Every young person in District 6 deserves after-school programs, safe recreational spaces, and a clear path forward. I'll champion increased funding for youth centers, mentorship pipelines with local employers, and summer job programs that give our kids real opportunities.
I grew up in District 6. I went to school here, started my first job here, and watched this neighborhood raise families for decades. But over the past few years, I've seen neighbors pushed out by rising costs, storefronts sit empty, and young people leave because they don't see a future here. That's not the District 6 I know — and it doesn't have to be the District 6 we keep.
I spent three years on the District 6 Community Planning Committee and another two as a small-business advocate working directly with entrepreneurs navigating City Hall. I know how decisions get made — and I know who usually gets left out of the room. My campaign is about changing that. I will hold listening tours every quarter, maintain open office hours, and vote with transparency every single time.
No corporate PACs. No strings. Powered by neighbors who believe District 6 deserves a real seat at the table.
Knock doors, make calls, host a house party, or just put a sign in your yard. Every hour of your time moves us closer to the change District 6 needs.
— Carlos Mendez
