Eli Gill
City of Santa Monica, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Eli Gill is a business operations manager.1 He works in insurance operations and says he co-founded Abundant Santa Monica.2 His candidate statement prioritizes affordable housing, strong tenant protections, safe streets, and support for local businesses.1 Gill supports “gentle density” such as townhomes and duplexes.3 At a debate he argued the city should “get out of developers’ way.”4 He proposes moving homeless services from high-traffic areas, a 24/7 placement system, strict quality-of-life enforcement, and public dashboards for crime metrics.3 He also calls for activating the Third Street Promenade.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $4,000
- Cash on hand
- $10,727
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $50 |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $3,950 |
Source: City of Santa Monica filings for Eli Gill for City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- General Election 2026 - Santa Monica, City of Santa Monica. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Eli_Gill_SMDC_Questionnaire_2026 - Santa Monica Democratic Club, Eli Gill campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Candidate profile: Eli Gill, Santa Monica Daily Press. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Santa Monica Election Debates: Who's Running for City Council?, Santa Monica Daily Press. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- YIMBY Action endorsement, YIMBY Action. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, Abundant Housing LA. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Santa Monica Forward Endorses Torosis, Gill, and Morrow for City Council, Santa Monica Next. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.