Max Duncan
Mayor · District 2 · first elected 2022 · current term 2022–2026 · next on the ballot 2026
201
votes on the record
100%
present
0
times voted No (0.0%)
$20,870
raised · 31 donors
0 abstentions · 0 recusals · record covers 2024-01-17 to 2026-07-15.
Official bio: Aliso Viejo website
Photo: official avcity.org (source).
Votes on divided items (5)
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Prima Facie Citywide Speed Limits - Ordinance (Item 6.1) | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-07 | CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE PROFESSIONAL CITY MANAGER RECRUITER AND/OR FOLLOW-ON DUTIES | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2025-11-19 | Ordinance Repealing Section 2.04.150 of Chapter 2.04 Relating to Local Campaign Contribution Limits | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-10-15 | HUMMINGBIRD LANE AD HOC FOLLOW UP REPORT | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-10-01 | Request for Approval to Use City Indicia as it Relates to the Activities of the Newly Formed Pump Track Ad Hoc Committee | Yes | 3-1 passed | record |
Most recent votes
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Consent Calendar (Items 4.1 through 4.7, and 4.9) | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-07-15 | Item 4.8 - Cooperative Agreement Extension with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 Senior Mobility Program | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-07-15 | Item 5.1 - Conditional Use Permit and Exception Permit to Establish a Large Outpatient Medical Office at 27412 Aliso Creek Road | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-07-15 | Item 6.1 - League of California Cities Annual Conference and Selection of General Assembly Voting Delegate | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-17 | cilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions for Items 4. 1, 4. 2, and 4.4 through 4.9. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-17 | direct staff to agendize a Study Session regarding the Objective Design Standards Manual for further review and potential revisions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-17 | ority protest does not exist. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-17 | lude using a cooperative purchasing agreement and foregoing a public bidding process, and include information on the City' s website. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-03 | ber Ackley moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions for items 4. 1, 4. 2, and 4. 4 through 4. 14. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-03 | information. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved, and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions for Items 4. 3. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-03 | s and the hearing closed. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-03 | the Mayor closed the Hearing. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-03 | and policy requirements. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-03 | thin the next 60 days. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-27 | Prima Facie Citywide Speed Limits - Ordinance | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-20 | Consent Calendar (Items 4.2 through 4.4) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-20 | Accounts Payable (Item 4.1) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-20 | Prima Facie Citywide Speed Limits - Ordinance (Item 6.1) | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-05-20 | Citizen, Senior, and Youth of the Year, Civic Service Award, and 'Key to the City' Program (Item 6.2) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-06 | Consent Calendar (Items 4.1 through 4.9) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-06 | ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-06 | AWARD CONTRACT TO SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, LLC FOR THE BIKE LANE STRIPING AND SIGNING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-15 | em 6. 1 as a discussion. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to reorder the agenda as requested. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-15 | cheduled council meeting. Motion: Councilmember Dwyer moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to reorder the agenda as requested. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-15 | n the Consent Calendar. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-15 | amount of $15, 500 for the Financial Literacy Program at Aliso Niguel High School and reevaluate the program again after three years. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-15 | ding City' s eligibility. Motion: Councilmember Dwyer moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-01 | on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-01 | 00022 and EXP- 2026- 01000) Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-18 | Calendar. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. ( All excluding item 4. 4) Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-18 | nity Development ( HCD) Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Mayor Pro Tern Munzing seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-18 | the FY 2025- 26 Budget. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-18 | e Pump Track Ad- Hoc Committee, discuss next steps, and authorize an appropriation of $825,000 in park in- lieu fees for the project. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-04 | the Consent Calendar. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-04 | Act (GPA-2026-01000). Motion: Councilmember Tiffany Ackley moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-18 | . Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. (All excluding item 4. 4) Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-04 | on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-04 | ek Road ( USE- 2025- 00020) Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-04 | tions of the appointment. Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-21 | on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Ackley moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-21 | ESOURCES CODE § 21080. 17. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Munzing moved, and Councilmember Ackley seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-21 | ted as alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Meeting to be held May 7 and 8, 2026. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-07 | CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE PROFESSIONAL CITY MANAGER RECRUITER AND/OR FOLLOW-ON DUTIES | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2025-12-03 | on: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. (All items excluding item 4. 7) Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-03 | n Program ( Project P). Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-03 | NAUT ( APN: 623- 091- 01). Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-03 | Regular Meeting Minutes Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-03 | closed. Page 5 of 7 December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Motion: Nomination of Mayor Pro Tern Duncan to serve as Mayor for 2026. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-03 | ions for Mayor Pro Tern and nominations were closed. Motion: Nomination of Councilmember Munzing to serve as Mayor Pro Tern for 2026. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-19 | s on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-19 | nt by 17% at 7 Journey. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-19 | moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded, to continue the public hearing to the Regular City Council Meeting of December 3, 2025. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-19 | Ordinance Repealing Section 2.04.150 of Chapter 2.04 Relating to Local Campaign Contribution Limits | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-11-05 | s designated below; and that Councilmember Dwyer be appointed to the 25th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee, replacing Councilmember Hurt. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-15 | s on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-15 | 1: Existing Facilities). Motion: Councilmember Zandbergen moved and Councilmember Dwyer seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-15 | AQUATIC CENTER POOL DECK SURFACE REHABILITATION | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-15 | HUMMINGBIRD LANE AD HOC FOLLOW UP REPORT | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-10-01 | ms on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tem Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-01 | d, and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded, to fill the vacancy by appointment with a nomination process at the next City Council meeting. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-01 | Code Section 21221( h). Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved, and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-01 | Request for Approval to Use City Indicia as it Relates to the Activities of the Newly Formed Pump Track Ad Hoc Committee | Yes | 3-1 passed | record |
| 2025-09-17 | n the Consent Calendar. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Duncan moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-17 | dbergen seconded to establish a Pump Track Ad Hoc committee meeting consisting of Mayor Pro Tern Duncan and Councilmember Zandbergen. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-17 | lowance for Plan Year 2026. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-03 | ms on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tem Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-03 | ovements. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to leave traffic striping on Hummingbird Lane as is. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-03 | NES SECTIONS 15060 AND 15061. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Duncan moved and Councilmember Hurt seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-03 | Code Section 21221( h). Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-03 | position of City Manager. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-20 | tems on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Duncan moved and Councilmember Hurt seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-20 | sed the public hearing. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-06 | s on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-06 | r efforts on this project. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Duncan moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-06 | 8( a) and 15061( b)( 3). Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-06 | d Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to designate Mayor Pro Tem Duncan as a voting delegate and Councilmember Zandbergen as alternate. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-06 | ager position. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-16 | s on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-16 | sing Allocation Program. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-16 | traffic conditions with the recently installed radar speed signs for one month before bringing the item back for further discussion. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-18 | mmittee to discuss traffic mitigation options for Hummingbird Lane. The committee will include Councilmembers Zandbergen and Munzing. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-18 | an Ad Hoc committee discuss the City' s 25th Anniversary celebration. The committee will include Councilmember Hurt and Mayor Ackley. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-18 | on: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to cancel the regularly scheduled Council Meeting of July 2, 2025. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-18 | Cancel the regularly scheduled Council Meeting of July 2, 2025 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-04 | no public requests to speak. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Hurt seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-04 | ard at Iglesia Park Community Center. Motion: Mayor Ackley moved and Mayor Pro Tem Duncan seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-04 | 25 Regular Meeting Minutes Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-21 | to all items on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Mayor Pro Tem seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-21 | ing wage and amendment terms. Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-21 | ute and record said covenant. Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-21 | a prized community asset. Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-07 | ms on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tem Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-07 | Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved to continue the item to the next scheduled council meeting. Councilmember Zandbergen seconded the motion. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-07 | ite 200 ( USE- 2025- 00005). Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Duncan moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-07 | ERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan seconded to approve the recommended action. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-07 | tation of the Action Plan. Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-16 | duled City Council meeting of May 7, 2025. Motion: Mayor Pro Tern Duncan moved and Councilmember Hurt seconded to approve the change. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-16 | ms on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Mayor Pro Tem Duncan seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-16 | ad ( USE- 2024- 00009). Motion: Councilmember Munzing moved and Councilmember Zandbergen seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-02 | tems on the Consent Calendar. Motion: Councilmember Hurt moved and Councilmember Munzing seconded to approve the recommended actions. Motion | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
† Recorded in the minutes as a unanimous vote with attendance listed; individual positions follow from the unanimous result. All other rows are explicit roll calls from the official record.
Campaign funding (2022 cycle)
Where the money comes from
Council Brief's grouping of the employer/occupation each donor self-reports on FPPC Form 460 — a categorization of those self-reported fields, not an official designation and not a claim about influence. Bar length is contribution total.
Largest contributors
| Contributor | Employer / occupation (as reported) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Reglaba | UPFRONT, INC. | $4,900 |
| Joseph Abbot | Unknown | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Club of Orange County State PAC | $2,500 | |
| Catherine Duncan | retired | $2,150 |
| California Real Estate Political Action Committee (CREPAC) | $2,000 | |
| The Moulton Company | $1,500 | |
| Aventine Apartments, LLC | $1,000 | |
| Building Industry Association of Southern California PAC | $750 | |
| Steve Crocker | Service Link | $500 |
| Max Duncan | $500 | |
| Jenny Golden | unknown | $200 |
| Tanya Eason | unknown | $200 |
| Brian Lim | unknown | $200 |
| Richard Stebbins | retired | $200 |
| Vernan Ibong | unknnown | $150 |
Itemized contributions of $100+ to this official's controlled campaign committee, as disclosed on FPPC Form 460 under California's Political Reform Act. Official filing. We publish the funding record as public fact and draw no inference about any vote.
Economic interests (Form 700, 2024)
Investments & business interests
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