Kevin Lainez
City of Commerce, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Kevin Lainez is a Commerce city councilmember and mayor, elected in 2022.1 He previously chaired the Planning Commission and vice-chaired the Traffic Commission.1 He serves on the Gateway Cities Council of Governments board.1
He backed a sales tax increase to offset revenue losses from a state blackjack ban, stating it could recoup at least $4.5 million.2 In August 2026, he supported a 45-day council moratorium on data centers to study their impacts.3 His campaign says he helped launch a small business assistance program and pushed for road repairs.4 He also highlights creating a green building ordinance and enhancing rent subsidies for low-income seniors and veterans.4
Campaign money
No summary of their campaign filings yet. Copies are available on request from City of Commerce.
Endorsements
Sources
- Mayor Kevin Lainez | Commerce, CA, City of Commerce. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- These L.A. cities want to raise sales taxes after blackjack ban, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- City of Commerce Enacts 45-Day Moratorium on Data Center Development, City of Commerce. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Kevin For Commerce: Home, Kevin Lainez campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements | Kevin Lainez for City Council, Kevin Lainez for City Council 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Candidates: November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsements, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements in the Year 2026, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Political Action & Endorsements, IBEW Local 11. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.