John Gabbard
Mayor · District 1 · first elected 2022 · current term 2022–2026 · next on the ballot 2026
187
votes on the record
93%
present
1
times voted No (0.6%)
$9,789
raised · 18 donors
1 abstentions · 0 recusals · record covers 2024-01-16 to 2026-06-16.
Official bio: Dana Point website
Photo: official www.danapoint.org (source).
Votes on divided items (9)
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Appeal of Planning Commission approval of variance 25-0001 and site development permit SDP25-0010 | No | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Resolution 25-10-07-09 regarding Proposition 50 | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Dana Point Municipal Code Chapter 12, Vehicles and Traffic | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | Short-Term Rental Program Review (Amended Motion) | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | California Coastal Commission Suggested Modifications for Victoria Boulevard Specific Plan | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-07-16 | Short-term rental program review | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-06-18 | Introduction of Ordinance Amending Noise Control (Item 13) | Yes | 3-1 passed | record |
| 2024-06-18 | Victoria Boulevard Apartments Project (Item 12, Items 2-9) | Yes | 3-1 passed | record |
| 2024-02-06 | State of California Proposition 1 | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
Most recent votes
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | Award of Contract for the Construction of the Pines Park Restroom Project (CIP #1378) | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-16 | Award of Contract for User Fee Study | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | Appeal of Planning Commission decision for Coastal Development Permit CDP25-0014 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | City Council Policies - Council Meeting Technology Disruption and Public Participation | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Adjustments, Budget Calendar, Appropriations Limit, and Salary Resolution | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-05 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-05 | Award of a contract for the construction of the Heritage Park Monument project | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-05 | Award of a contract for the construction of the Del Obispo Park Modification Project (CIP #1369) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-05 | Introduction of an ordinance establishing updated speed limits on several city roadways | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-05 | Contract with LSA - Pacific Pocket Mouse monitoring | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | Development Update | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | Adoption of City Council Policy 112 - Memorial Donation Program | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-21 | Call for Artist for Mural at the Dana Point Headlands | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | Authorize a writ of mandate to challenge the Coastal Commission's jurisdiction | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | Adopt Resolution 26-03-17-01 regarding appeal of Planning Commission decision for 33911 Calle La Primavera | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-17 | Mid-Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Status Report | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | 2026 Weed Abatement Program | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Dana Point Municipal Code Chapter 6.14 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Consideration of a Commemorative Installation to Lucy Chavarrias | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Banning the Sale and Distribution of Kratom Products | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Statue Commission for Waterman's Plaza – Lorrin “Whitey” Harrison | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-03 | Initiation of litigation concerning the Rancho Boca de la Playa property trustee sale | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-03 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-03 | Permit fee waiver for accessible beach mats at Salt Creek County Beach | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Initiate a receivership action against the property located at APN 121-25-413 owned by SND Limited Partners | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Approve appointments of the City Council representatives to outside agencies | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Appeal of Planning Commission approval of variance 25-0001 and site development permit SDP25-0010 | No | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Reopen the public hearing for appeal of Planning Commission approval of variance 25-0001 and site development permit SDP25-0010 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Continue the public hearing for appeal of Planning Commission approval of variance 25-0001 and site development permit SDP25-0010 to March 17, 2026 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Introduce and hold a first reading of Ordinance 26-XX amending chapters 8.02.010, 8.03.010, and 8.24.010 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | Development Update | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | First Reading of an Ordinance Approving Zone Text Amendment ZTA25-0004 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | Salary Schedule and Personnel Adjustments | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | Nomination for Mayor | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-02 | Nomination for Mayor Pro Tem | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-18 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-04 | Consent Calendar (excluding Item 8) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-04 | Introduction of an ordinance amending Dana Point Municipal Code Title 10 as it relates to animal control, welfare and licensing requirements | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-04 | Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding with Dana Point Employees' Association (DPEA) and adoption of certain compensation and benefits for non-represented employees | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-04 | Lantern Bay Park improvement plans | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 25-14 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Resolution 25-10-07-01 regarding Center for Natural Lands Management appeal | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Ordinance 25-XX and Resolution 25-10-07-02 regarding Zone Text Amendment ZTA25-0001 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | General Plan Amendment and Resolutions 25-10-07-03 through 25-10-07-08 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Permit Fee Waiver for New Railing at Capistrano Beach Park | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-07 | Resolution 25-10-07-09 regarding Proposition 50 | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-09-18 | ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE 25-11 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-18 | ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE 25-12 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-18 | ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE 25-13 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Settlements in the National Opioid Litigation | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Award Contracts for the Construction of the Annual Roadway Resurfacing Project and Citywide Storm Drain Improvement Project | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Fiscal Year 2025 4th Quarter Financial Report; Proposed FY2026 Budget Adjustments; Hazard Mitigation Grant Authorization; Salary Ranges; Health Plan Provisions | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Dana Point Municipal Code Chapter 12, Vehicles and Traffic | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | Urgency Ordinance 25-10 Amending Title 8 of the Dana Point Municipal Code | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-16 | City Council Policy Update - Daylighting Policy 222 - 401 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | Notice to vacate an easement for utility purposes at 35802 Victoria Blvd | Yes | 4-0-1 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny the appeal and uphold the Community Development Director's denial of accessory dwelling unit permit application (PLN25-0003) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | Administrative fee for false alarms | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025 Weed Abatement Program | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | Consent Calendar | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | Strategic Plan Adoption | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | Letter of Opposition to the California Energy Commission Opposing the Proposed Compass Energy Storage Project | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | Fire Risk Reduction Communities List Application for 2026 List | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-17 | Consideration of Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement | Absent | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding 33861 Malaga Drive | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | Approval and authorization to submit the required FY25/26 Measure M2 eligibility submittal items to the Orange County Transportation Authority | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | Amendment of Dana Point Municipal Code Title 5, Business Regulations and Chapter 4.02 to define electric bikes or scooters | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-03 | Community Center Mural Contract | Yes | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | Resolution 25-05-06-01: Renewing the Dana Point Tourism Business Improvement District | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | Resolution 25-05-06-02: Mills Act Agreement for 26805 Calle Real | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | Resolution 25-05-06-03: Mills Act Agreement for 34862 Coast Highway | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-06 | Short-Term Rental Program Review (Amended Motion) | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Consent Calendar (excluding items 4 and 5) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Consultant Services Agreement with West Coast Civil for Design Surveying | Yes | 4-0-1 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Development Update | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Long Term Financial Plan Update | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Heritage Park Monument | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Amendment of Dana Point Municipal Code Chapter 8.42.010 and Adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Map | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-15 | Second Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-01 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-04-01 | Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 25-05 and Ordinance 25-06 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | Consent Calendar (excluding Item 6) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | First Amendment with Ardurra Group, Inc. for the Doheny Village Connectivity Improvement Project | Yes | 4-0-1 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | California Coastal Commission Suggested Modifications for Victoria Boulevard Specific Plan | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | Traffic Improvement Subcommittee Appointment | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-03-18 | Resolution of Intent to Renew the Dana Point Tourism Business Improvement District | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| David Drogos | RETIRED | $810 |
| Diana Drogos | RETIRED | $810 |
| Jimmie Wayne Hooper | RETIRED | $810 |
| Terri Hooper | RETIRED | $810 |
| Charles Blaine | Retired | $810 |
| Douglas Gabbard | SELF EMPLOYED | $795 |
| Kristina Gabbard | VP OF MARKETING | $795 |
| Ashok Dhingra | RETIRED | $500 |
| Alan Bernstein | RETIRED | $500 |
| Saeed Paydarfar | ENGINEER | $500 |
| Building Industry Association of So. Cal | $500 | |
| Apartment Assn of Orange County | $500 | |
| Kelly Chapman | Chapman Engineering | $400 |
| Nancy Bernstein | RETIRED | $300 |
| John Buffington | MORTGAGE BROKER | $250 |
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.
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