Manuel "Manny" Acosta
Incumbent
City of South El Monte, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Manuel Acosta is a South El Monte city councilmember.1 He was elected in 2017.1 He is a professor of chemistry and biomanufacturing.1 On the city’s projected deficit, he said in a 2026 candidate questionnaire that the city must spend less than it takes in.2 He supports the SGV Carshare program, saying it helps residents without vehicles get to grocery stores and medical appointments.3 In 2021, he proposed exploring summer concerts in city parks.4
Campaign money
No summary of their campaign filings yet. They are posted by City of South El Monte.
Endorsements
- Los Angeles County Federation of Labor5Union
Sources
- Manuel Acosta | South El Monte, CA, City of South El Monte. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Manny Acosta, South El Monte City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Pasadena Star News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- South El Monte Launches SGV Carshare Program - The Mid Valley News, Mid Valley News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda - South El Monte, CA, City of South El Monte. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.