Ericka Lesley
City of Santa Monica, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Ericka Lesley is a member of the Santa Monica Rent Control Board.1 On the board, she has focused on tenant protections and keeping housing accessible.2 Her campaign says she works as assistant director of CURELA, a program of Community Build.3 She previously served on the board of Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.4
She proposes concentrating new housing on commercial corridors, near transit, and on underutilized public land.5 She wants to protect R2 residential zones.2 She advocates for a needs-based approach to homelessness and regional burden-sharing for services.2 She supports full police staffing while emphasizing a community-centered approach to safety.2 She also proposes local hiring initiatives and strict enforcement of Airbnb regulations.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $3,585
- Cash on hand
- $3,358
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $705 |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $2,880 |
Source: City of Santa Monica filings for Lesley for City Council 2026
Endorsements
- Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles7
- Los Angeles Community College District Trustee Nichelle Henderson6Elected official
- Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board Member Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein6Elected official
- Former Santa Monica Rent Control Board Commissioner Joel Koury6Elected official
- Lawrence, Kansas, City Commissioner Amber Sellers6Elected official
- Center Point, Alabama, Mayor Bobby Scott6Elected official
Sources
- General Election 2026 - Santa Monica - santamonica.gov, santamonica.gov. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Candidate profile: Ericka Lesley, Santa Monica Daily Press. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Ericka Lesley for City Council, Ericka Lesley for City Council. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Ericka Lesley - santamonica.gov, santamonica.gov. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Ericka Lesley, Santa Monica City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, LA Daily News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 City Council Candidate Questionnaire: Ericka Lesley, Santa Monica Democratic Club. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 General Election Endorsements, Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.