Ian N. Oglesby for Seaside Mayor
I am proud to announce my candidacy for Mayor of Seaside in the November 3, 2026, General Election.
As many of you know, I have had the honor and privilege of serving as your Mayor. During this time, we have faced significant challenges, met them together, and continued moving Seaside forward. Even through the COVID-19 pandemic, our city made meaningful progress. By working together, we can continue building a safer, stronger, and more inclusive Seaside by improving community safety, expanding housing opportunities, creating local jobs with real career pathways, and protecting the environment we all share.
I am seeking reelection because I remain committed to listening to our residents, fighting for our neighborhoods, and preserving the character of our city while delivering the quality of life Seaside families deserve. My goal is simple: keep Seaside moving forward.
For nearly 25 years, I have been committed to improving the quality of life in Seaside. Through my service as an Overall Economic Development Commission (OEDC) Commissioner, Monterey County Board of Education Trustee, Seaside Planning Commissioner, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Mayor, and community volunteer, I have gained a deep understanding of our community’s needs and the experience to address them effectively.
Seaside has continued to make measurable progress. We faced the pandemic together and emerged stronger. Our budget is balanced, and our reserves are fully funded. Important economic development projects are complete or underway, including Seagrove, a mixed-use project bringing retail and 106 housing units to a site that had been blighted for more than 35 years. Campus Town has broken ground and is expected to deliver more than 1,400 housing units, along with a hotel, retail and office space that will support long-term economic vitality. The new Grand Hyatt at our Hotel and Golf Course Resort is expected to break ground late summer, and a new California State Courthouse is also planned on our Main Gate parcel.
We are also making progress on the fundamentals that residents see and feel every day. Our street and sidewalk improvement plan is advancing. Design plans for Fire Station No. 2 are complete. We continue to strengthen code enforcement, invested in public works, and improved staffing in fire and police services. Working together, we have continued to reduce crime and improve community confidence.
Public safety requires more than enforcement alone. Safe communities are built when we invest in people, create opportunity, and ensure accountability. That is why I strongly support investments in youth, families, and older adults through park improvements, community events, summer job opportunities, and partnerships that open doors for our young people. Our Summer Youth Jobs Program and a partnership with CSU Monterey Bay help create pathways for young adults to gain experience, remain connected to the community, and contribute to local nonprofits and public service.
My priorities remain clear: create sustainable economic development, expand housing choices for all income levels, enhance community safety, rebuild streets and sidewalks, and protect our environment. I will continue to support policies that protect renters, grow local jobs that pay livable wages, and create opportunity for all residents. I want Seaside to remain a place where youth can succeed, families can thrive, all residents are respected, and every neighborhood shares in our progress.
It is an honor to serve the people of Seaside as Mayor. I stand ready to continue that service with experience, leadership, humility, and gratitude. I respectfully ask for your vote so that, together, we can keep Seaside moving forward.
On November 3, 2026 vote
Vote Oglesby for Seaside Mayor