Joseph Ungoco
City of Manhattan Beach, Member of the City Council
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Overview
His campaign says he has served on the Manhattan Beach Planning Commission for seven years.1 He chaired the commission and also served as vice chair.2 His career includes health policy, federal consulting, and strategic communications, according to his campaign.1 He holds an MBA in health policy, his campaign says.1
He calls for fiscal discipline, with transparent project timelines, costs, and oversight.3 He opposes excessive height and density.3 He supports community policing, traffic safety, and e-bike enforcement.3 He proposes a lifetime limit of two four-year council terms, called “8 Is Enough.”3 On speed cameras, he supports police enforcement and is open to new ways to help police.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $8,450Of this, $5,500 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $4,434
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $25 | Under 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $2,675 | 32% |
| The candidate | $5,500 | 65% |
| Businesses and other groups | $250 | 3% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $10,700 in 2 gifts. Of this, $10,700 came from the candidate. See the large contribution reports.
Source: City of Manhattan Beach filings for Ungoco for MB Council 2026
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Sources
- Meet Joseph | Joseph Ungoco for City Council, Joseph Ungoco campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH, City of Manhattan Beach. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 8 Is Enough: Real Term Limits | Joseph Ungoco for City Council, Joseph Ungoco campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Joseph Ungoco — Manhattan Beach City Council Candidate 2026, Playpotus. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.