Yorba Linda City Council
Vote for no more than 2 (2 seats up for reelection)Yorba Linda City Council Ballot Picks
✅ Robert R. Pease II
☑ Janice Lim
Robert Pease is the only candidate I really want to vote for, but statements by and endorsements of some new candidates are very concerning. I think I'd rather let Janice keep her seat. Compared to the other choices(besides Robert), she seems like a better choice for city council. You can also vote for just one candidate. You don't have to vote for a second candidate.
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Yorba Linda City Council Candidates
Robert R. Pease II
- Robert Pease's Website
- OC Register Questionnaire
- Robert Pease Campaign Facebook Page | Robert Pease Campaign Instagram
- Engineer
- 11 years on the planning commission, working on many Yorba Linda projects
- Volunteer work with United Way.
Janice Lim (incumbent)
- Janice Lim's Website
- Janice Lim on Yorba Linda website
- OC Register Questionnaire
- 🚩 endorsed by Young Kim and Philip Chen
- "She has been a huge disappointment for YL Conservatives" according to Nancy's Picks(all-caps conservative).
- Based on her Facebook page, she's actually out in the community going to events.
Sean Phayakapong
- Sean Phayakapong's Website
- OC Register Questionnaire
- Endorsed by 🚩 Todd Frazier, school board member associated with far-right extremists.
- 🚩 Endorsed by Yorba Linda Taxpayer Association, which has a "don't tread on me"(pro gun) flag right at the top of its website. In fact, they endorse voting only for Sean.
Carlos Rodriguez (incumbent)
- Carlos Rodriguez's website
- Carlos Rodriguez on Yorba Linda website
- OC Register Questionnaire
- "Mayor". The city council elects a mayor from within the council, so it's a little more like a board president, and it rotates. Most of the people on the council eventually take a turn at being mayor.
- endorsed by 🚩Don Wagner, 🚩OCGOP, 🚩Lincoln Club, and 🚩OCTaxPAC
Raymond Potter
- Raymond Potter's Website
- OC Register Questionnaire
- Website is mostly blank, but says "Make Yorba Linda Great"
- Quote from ballot info statement: "My priorities include opposing additional high-density affordable housing projects"
- 🚩🚩 "The residents of Yorba Linda do not want affordable housing. We voted on this issue in 2024. If the state won’t enforce federal immigration law, then why should Yorba Linda be forced to enforce California law." - from his OC Register questions
His website tells us nothing, so here's his Ballot Statement:
My name is Raymond Potter, and I have proudly called Yorba Linda home for more than 26 years. As the owner and operator of an automotive business, I understand the importance of hard work, fiscal responsibility, accountability, and dependable service. I am running for Yorba Linda City Council because I want to preserve the qualities that make our city an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family. My priorities include opposing additional high-density affordable housing projects that threaten Yorba Linda’s character, promoting responsible development, maintaining a strong local economy, supporting public safety, and addressing growing concerns involving e-bikes on our streets and sidewalks. As a longtime resident and business owner, I take great pride in our city. I believe council members should listen carefully to residents, respect differing viewpoints, and work collaboratively toward practical solutions. I would be honored to represent the people of Yorba Linda and respectfully ask for your vote.