Mark Burton
City of Manhattan Beach, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Mark Burton is a former Manhattan Beach mayor and councilmember and a former Los Angeles senior assistant city attorney.1
His campaign lists prior support for open government measures, a school district use agreement, a short-term rental ban, and police hiring and license plate readers.2 He cites a projected $10.9 million fiscal 2027 deficit to urge spending discipline.2 He told MB Weekly he would move to freeze hiring and promotions, except in public safety, until full-time staffing drops from 357 to 290, and seek 10% spending cut options from each department.3 His campaign says he opposes high-rise development on commercial corridors and supports a two-term council limit.2 He says he voted against the FY 2016-17 and FY 2017-18 operating budget.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- September 20 to October 17, 2026
- Raised
- $23,130
- Cash on hand
- $12,527
| 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 Manhattan Beach filings for Burton for Council 2026
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Sources
- Mark Burton, Manhattan Beach City Council candidate, ..., Daily Breeze. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Mark Burton for City Council, Mark Burton for City Council. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Manhattan Beach MB Weekly "Once a Week, But Never Weakly ..., MB Weekly. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- MB Weekly 09/03/2026 - Manhattan Beach ..., MB Weekly. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.