Gloria Mercado-Fortine
City of Santa Clarita, Member of the City Council, 2nd District
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Overview
Gloria Mercado-Fortine is a former member of the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board, where she served 16 years.1 She chairs the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center board and is a past president of the SCV Sheriff's Foundation.2 Under her guidance, the health center became a Federally Qualified Health Center and expanded its dental and mental health services.3
Her campaign website says she will prioritize safe neighborhoods and strong schools, along with a thriving local economy.2 She supports incentives and access to resources for businesses affected by fire.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $17,206
- Cash on hand
- $7,343
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Not reported | ||
AI read these figures from a scanned copy of the filing; two separate reads agreed.
Source: City of Santa Clarita filings for Gloria Mercado-Fortine for City Council 2026, District 2
Endorsements
- Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Patsy Ayala5Elected official
- Santa Clarita City Councilmember Bill Miranda5Elected official
- Newhall School District Board Member Donna Robert5Elected official
- Former College of the Canyons Trustee Mike Berger5Elected official
- Former Saugus Union School District Board Member Judy Umeck5Elected official
- Former Saugus Union School District Board Member Rose Diaz5Elected official
Sources
- Mercado-Fortine announces City Council run, The Signal. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Elect Gloria Mercado for Santa Clarita City Council District 2, Gloria Mercado-Fortine campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Santa Clarita Man & Woman Of The Year Nominees Announced, Hometown Station. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Gloria Mercado-Fortine | Heartbreaking and Devastating, The Signal. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, Gloria Mercado-Fortine campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.