Mike Van Gorder
City of Burbank, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Mike Van Gorder is a senior housing policy analyst for the State of California.1 He serves on Burbank's Planning Commission.2 He founded the Glendale Tenants Union.2 At HCD, he worked to expand the number of units allowed on a lot under SB9.2
He supports rent control with a cap of CPI or 3%, closing loopholes, and a Tenant Opportunity to Purchase policy, and wants to adopt these protections before pursuing new housing construction.3 He supports commercial vacancy taxes and an open budgeting process, and wants to invest in public transit.1 He wants to abolish ICE.4 He has suggested holding public meetings at different times and locations.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $10,171
- Cash on hand
- $4,161
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Not reported | ||
Source: City of Burbank filings for Mike Van Gorder for Burbank City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Mike Van Gorder, Burbank City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Mike Van Gorder — YIMBY Action endorsement, YIMBY Action. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Candidate Questionnaire 2026 | BTU, Burbank Tenants Union. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- CANDIDATE STATEMENT Mike Van Gorder Burbank City Council 2026, City of Burbank. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Candidates Share Ideas at League Forum, Burbank Leader. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 Endorsements, Housing Action Coalition. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, Streets For All. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Elections, SEIU Local 1000. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Ballot Recommendations, SEIU 2015. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 California Voter Guide, UNITE HERE Local 11. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Our Candidates, DSA-LA. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, East Area Progressive Democrats. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- California Working Families Party: Our 2026 Candidates, Working Families Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election, Knock LA (Ground Game LA). Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.