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.
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.
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
