James Santana
City of Montebello, Member of the City Council, 5th District
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Overview
James Santana is a candidate for Montebello City Council, District 5.1 He is an operations manager who says he has spent 17 years training teams in business and nonprofit settings.2 In his 2022 campaign for Montebello Unified school board, he called for balancing budgets, paying a living wage for teachers, and accountability.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $6,019
- Cash on hand
- $4,732
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $461 | 8% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $2,408 | 40% |
| Businesses and other groups | $3,150 | 52% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $3,000 in 3 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: City of Montebello filings for James Santana for Montebello City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- 2026 General Election, City of Montebello. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Election 2022: 6 Montebello school board candidates debate issues, Whittier Daily News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Current Endorsements, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- James Santana - Run For Something, Run for Something. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Equality California Election Center, Equality California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.