Miguel De La Rosa
Incumbent
City of Bell Gardens, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Miguel De La Rosa is mayor of Bell Gardens and a councilmember running for re-election.1 He was first elected in 2024 after chairing the city's Planning Commission from 2021 to 2024.1
De La Rosa urged voters to pass a 0.25-percentage-point sales tax increase to replace revenue lost from a blackjack ban that could cost the city about 40% of its general fund.2 In his 2024 campaign, he supported affordable housing, rent stabilization, rental assistance, and the construction of new low-income units.3 In June 2026, he voted to propose selling the municipal water system to Golden State Water Company and place the measure on the ballot.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Source: City of Bell Gardens filings for Miguel De La Rosa For City Council 2026
Endorsements
- Los Angeles County Democratic Party5Party
Sources
- Here's what's on the ballot for the City of Bell Gardens - CALÓ News, CALÓ News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- These L.A. cities want to raise sales taxes after blackjack ban - Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Ask the candidates! Bell Gardens City Council Special Election, Downey Latino News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- ADOPTED - Lacounty, Los Angeles County. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.