Four (4) of our 12 seats are up for election each year. Board members are elected to 3-year terms. Board members are volunteers and receive no compensation.
Voting in the 2025 election
The 2025 election concluded on March 4th. Congratulations to our newest member, Barbara Guerra-Jankowski. As of October 2025, one (1) seat is vacant. See instructions below to apply for appointment.
Running for a seat on the Board in the March 2026 Election
Any eligible member of the community may apply to run for a Board Member seat. You must be at least 18 years of age and reside, own property, or own/operate a business within the Ocean Beach Planning Area (see map below). Bylaws require that the Board be composed of at least (2) residential property owners, (2) renters, and (1) business owner/designee. Refer to the bylaws for more details.
GATHER SIGNATURES AND SUBMIT APPLICATION (Deadline dates TBD):
- Complete the Candidate Application & Signature form (to be posted in Jan 2026)
- Obtain signatures from 20 residents, property owners, or business owners/licensees within the Ocean Beach Planning Area.
- Submit via e-mail to: elections@oceanbeachplanning.org,
- or Submit by mail to: Ocean Beach Planning Board, 4967 Newport Ave #133, San Diego, CA 92107.
- To be listed on the ballot, your application & signatures must be received by February__ , 2026 (TBD).
- After this date, you may still run as a write-in candidate if your application & signatures are received by the conclusion of the Board meeting on March ___ , 2026 (TBD).
- You are also invited to submit a candidate statement (max. 200 words recommended). This may be published on the Board’s website.
Appointments to a vacant seat
Vacancies shall not be filled by appointment during the 60-days preceding and following the election at the March Board meeting, unless necessary to maintain the minimum membership requirement of ten (10) members.
HOW TO SEEK APPOINTMENT:
- Demonstrate eligibility by being at least 18 years of age and a Resident, Property Owner/Agent, or Business Owner/Licensee, within the Ocean Beach Planning Area (see map below).
- Present to the Board a completed Vacancy Application. This includes a nomination petition signed by at least 10 eligible members of the community.
- You are invited to attend a regularly scheduled Board meeting to announce your intention to apply for a seat and why you want to serve on the Planning Board.
- Candidates must receive a 2/3 vote at a regular Board meeting to be appointed to a vacant seat.
Ocean Beach planning area boundary
