General Election 2024

Oscar de la Torre

2024 Council Candidate Oscar de la Torre with White Background
Election Date
Nov 5, 2024
Candidate Type
City Council 4-year
Occupation
City of Santa Monica Councilmember
Candidate Statement in English

In 2020 I ran for Santa Monica City Council because Santa Monica City Hall had mismanaged our City resulting in the erosion of public safety, hurting local businesses, homeowners and renters alike! Since then I have worked to fix those problems by: 

  • Hiring more police officers 
  • Contracting private security for the 3rd Street Promenade 
  • Strengthening services to transition mentally ill/unhoused individuals off our streets  

As a native Santa Monican who has committed his life to public service I resolve to restore the public trust in our government. I have a MPA degree and served 18 years on the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education. 

A father of two children, I have a personal commitment to advancing public safety and the well-being of ALL Santa Monican's. I am FOUNDER of a youth center and I work daily to expand affordable housing, educational and economic opportunity for the residents of our City. 

I am a PROVEN LEADER who will: 

  • ENFORCE OUR LAWS and strengthen public safety 
  • Protect renters, support policies that keep rents affordable 
  • Support policies that advance environmental, economic & social justice 

Santa Monica needs a lifelong resident voice on the City Council that has a proven record of holding our government accountable. Elect OSCAR DE LA TORRE, a leader we can trust to move Santa Monica forward! 

Visit: www.vote4oscar.org 

Declaración del candidato en Español

En 2020 me postulé para el Concejo Municipal de Santa Mónica porque el Ayuntamiento había gestionado mal a nuestra Ciudad, lo que resultó en la erosión de la seguridad pública, ¡perjudicando tanto a los negocios locales como a los propietarios e inquilinos por igual! Desde entonces, he trabajado para resolver esos problemas mediante: 

  • La contratación de más oficiales de policía
  • La contratación de seguridad privada para el 3rd Street Promenade
  • El fortalecimiento de los servicios para ayudar a personas sin hogar y con enfermedades mentales a salir de las Calles 

Como nativo de Santa Mónica y comprometido con el servicio público, me propongo a restaurar la confianza pública en nuestro gobierno. Tengo una Maestría en Administración Pública (MPA) y serví 18 años en la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Mónica-Malibú.

Como padre de dos hijos, tengo un compromiso personal con el avance de la seguridad pública y el bienestar de TODOS los residentes de Santa Mónica. Soy FUNDADOR de un centro juvenil y trabajo a diario para expandir la vivienda asequible, las oportunidades educativas y económicas para los residentes de nuestra Ciudad. 

Soy un LÍDER CON EXPERIENCIA que: 

  • APLICARÁ NUESTRAS LEYES y fortalecerá la seguridad pública
  • Protegerá a los inquilinos y apoyará políticas que mantengan los alquileres asequibles
  • Apoyará políticas que promuevan la justicia ambiental, económica y social 

Santa Mónica necesita la voz de un residente de toda la vida en el Concejo Municipal, alguien con un historial probado de exigir rendición de cuentas a nuestro gobierno. ¡Elija a OSCAR DE LA TORRE, un líder en el que podemos confiar para hacer avanzar a Santa Mónica! 

Visite: www.vote4oscar.org


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Election Events

Jul 13, 2026
Nomination Period - First Day to pick up nomination papers. Candidate Workshop at 10 AM and from City Clerk's Office by appointment.
Aug 7, 2026
Nomination Period - Last Day to file Nomination Papers at City Clerk's Office.
Aug 10, 2026
Nomination Period - Last day to withdraw nomination papers.
Aug 12, 2026
Extended Nomination Period - Last day to file papers at Clerk's Office, if an incumbent does not file.
Aug 13, 2026
Secretary of State: Public drawing to determine order of names on ballot
Aug 26, 2026
Fair Political Practices Commissions (FPPC) Candidates and Treasurer Webinar (5:30 pm -7:30 pm). Contact clerk@santamonica.gov for link.
Sep 7, 2026
Nomination Filing Period - First day for write-in candidates to pick up nomination papers from City Clerk's Office.
Oct 13, 2026
LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: First day to mail Vote by Mail ballots
Oct 19, 2026
Register to Vote - Last day to register to be mailed a Vote by Mail ballot.
Oct 20, 2026
Nomination Filing Period - Last day for write-in candidates to file nomination papers at City Clerk's Office.
Nov 3, 2026
Election Day (Vote Center hours 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Dec 8, 2026
Council meeting to install new officers in Council Chambers (Tentative).
Feb 1, 2027
Semi-Annual Campaign Disclosure Statements due

Resources

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

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