James Gomez
Mayor Pro Tem · at-large · first elected 2002 · current term 2022–2026 · next on the ballot 2026
208
votes on the record
100%
present
4
times voted No (1.9%)
$8,000
raised · 5 donors
2 abstentions · 0 recusals · record covers 2024-01-16 to 2026-06-01.
Photo: official www.lahabraca.gov (source).
Votes on divided items (13)
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | North Orange County Chamber Membership Options (Budget) | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-04-20 | North Orange County Chamber Membership Options (Join) | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2026-04-06 | Appoint Keith Acker as third alternate to the Community Services Commission | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2026-04-06 | Appoint Nohemi Valenzuela as second alternate to the Community Services Commission | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-04-06 | Appoint Giselle Vela as second alternate to the Community Services Commission | Yes | 2-3 failed | record |
| 2025-11-17 | Receive and file the Small Business Strategic Growth proposal and direct staff to prepare a report for City Council with the pros and cons of memberships | No | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2025-11-03 | Approve project processing and reimbursement agreement with Lennar Homes of California, LLC | Abstain | 1-2 failed | record |
| 2025-03-17 | Approve Inclusionary Housing Agreement with the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange for 920 West La Habra Boulevard | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-03-17 | Introduce Ordinance No. CC 2025-02 for a Planned Unit Development Permit (PUD2M24-0001) at 920 West La Habra Boulevard | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-03-17 | Introduce Ordinance No. CC 2025-01 for a Planned Unit Development Permit (PUD2M24-0002) at 300 South Walnut Street | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-09-16 | Rename Vista Grande Park to Vin Scully Centennial Park | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-09-16 | Reconsider Vista Grande Park naming to Vin Scully Centennial Park | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-05-06 | Appoint Roy N. Ramsland Jr. to Planning Commission | Yes | 2-3 failed | record |
Most recent votes
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6; and all Authorities Item 1 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-01 | Resolution No. CC 2026-09 and Resolution No. CC 2026-10 regarding disruption of telephonic or internet service and public participation | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-01 | Receive and file the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget presentation and direct staff to include funding for the Police Department drone first responder program | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-18 | Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 8; Successor Agency Item 1; Civic Improvement Authority Item 1; Housing Authority Item 1; and Utility Authority Item 1 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-18 | Public Hearing regarding the City of La Habra's 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) update, and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) update | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-18 | Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a new long-term lease agreement between the City of La Habra and the County of Orange for the County's continued library operation | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-18 | Schedule a public hearing on proposed sewer rate adjustments for Monday, July 20, 2026, and direct staff to prepare and mail hearing notices to sewer customer-of-record | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-18 | Receive and file reports from Raftelis Financial Consultants, Incorporated regarding Utility Authority revenue requirements and recommended changes to sewer rates | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-04 | Consent Calendar Items 1 through 8; Utility Authority Item 1 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-04 | Resolution No. CC 2026-02 amending the Master Schedule of Fees | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-04 | Encroachment License Agreement with Jose Yepez for 770 Durham Street | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-04 | La Habra Host Lions Club Corn Festival and Parade cost sharing and subsidy | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-20 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-20 | Termination of Development Agreement No. 22-03 (JP420, LLC) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-20 | Termination of Development Agreement 22-04 (Shryne La Habra, LLC) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-20 | Approval of CDBG Program Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-20 | North Orange County Chamber Membership Options (Join) | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2026-04-20 | North Orange County Chamber Membership Options (Budget) | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-04-06 | Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 10 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-06 | Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. CC 2026-02 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-06 | Approve the proposed City of La Habra Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-06 | Appoint Roy Ramsland, Thomas Ludwinski, and Natalie Saenz to the Planning Commission | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-06 | Appoint Annette Limon to the Community Services Commission | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-06 | Appoint Kandace Gutierrez as first alternate to the Community Services Commission | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-06 | Appoint Giselle Vela as second alternate to the Community Services Commission | Yes | 2-3 failed | record |
| 2026-04-06 | Appoint Nohemi Valenzuela as second alternate to the Community Services Commission | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-04-06 | Appoint Keith Acker as third alternate to the Community Services Commission | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2026-03-16 | Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 18 (excluding Item 3) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-16 | Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City of La Habra Legislative Platform | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-16 | Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. CC 2026-01 regarding public nuisances | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-16 | Receive and file update on Inclusionary Housing Program and direct staff to prepare minor updates | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-16 | Continue appointment of commissioners and alternates to the Planning Commission and Community Services Commission to April 6, 2026 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-02 | Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 12 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-02 | Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Update | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Consider a request by the City's Centennial Celebration Subcommittee for a budget appropriation to support a collaborative Mexican American Heritage event on March 28, 2026 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-17 | Consider a request from the American Legion Post 267 for a facility rental fee waiver for its 100th anniversary dinner | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-02 | Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-20 | Direct staff to advertise vacancies on the Planning Commission and Community Services Commission and schedule interviews | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-15 | Elect Jose Medrano as Mayor | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-15 | Approve Consent Calendar Items 1-10 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-15 | Elect James Gomez as Mayor Pro Tem | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-15 | Appoint Jose Medrano as Delegate to Orange County Sanitation District | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-15 | Appoint Rose Espinoza as Alternate to Orange County Sanitation District | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-15 | Appoint Delwin Lampkin to County of Orange Bridges at Kraemer Place Community Advisory Board | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-15 | Appoint Rose Espinoza as Delegate to SCAG | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-15 | Appoint Jose Medrano as Alternate to SCAG | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-15 | Appoint Jose Medrano to Internal Audit Committee | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-15 | Appoint James Gomez to Internal Audit Committee | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-01 | City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6; City Council, Agency & Authorities Item 1; Successor Agency Item 1; Civic Improvement Authority Item 1; Housing Authority Items 1 t | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-17 | Approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-17 | Receive and file the Small Business Strategic Growth proposal and direct staff to prepare a report for City Council with the pros and cons of memberships | No | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2025-11-03 | Approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-03 | Approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-12 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-03 | Approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. CC 2025-14 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-03 | Approve award of contract to Leslie Gunner Campbell Construction for annual sidewalk improvements | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-03 | Approve project processing and reimbursement agreement with Lennar Homes of California, LLC | Abstain | 1-2 failed | record |
| 2025-11-03 | Approve final site location and funding for Children's Museum immersion theater | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-03 | Approve city funding commitment for Children's Museum immersion theater | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-20 | Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-20 | Public Hearing: Adoption of 2025 Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Existing Building, Green Building Standards, Wildland-Urban Interface and Energy Codes; an | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-20 | Public Hearing: Amending Chapter 9.32 (Noise Control) of Title 12 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-20 | Public Hearing: Zone Change 25-0003 (ZC 25-0003) to add Chapter 18.65 (Special Event Permits) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-20 | Public Hearing: Adding Chapter 8.04.340 (C) 'Mulch' relating to procurement requirements | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-06 | Urgency Item: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-06 | Consent Calendar Items 1 through 13 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-06 | First reading of Ordinance No. CC 2025-11 regarding Zone Change 25-0004 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-15 | Approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 20 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-15 | Authorize agreement with Fehr & Peers for Safe Routes to School Action Plan | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-15 | Approve 2024-2025 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-15 | Approve Urgency Ordinance No. CC 2025-10 extending moratorium on smoke shops | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-18 | Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 11; and Utility Authority Item 1 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-18 | Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. CC 2025-09 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-18 | Conduct public hearing and receive and file the City's 2025 Public Health Goals Report | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-18 | Designate Mayor Rose Espinoza as a voting delegate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-18 | Designate City Manager Jim Sadro as an alternate voting delegate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-04 | Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 14 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-04 | Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. CC 2025-07 pertaining to the use of electronic mobility devices | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-04 | Direct staff to initiate amendments to the La Habra Municipal Code related to smoke shops and prepare an urgency ordinance to establish a temporary moratorium | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-04 | Approve the development and implementation of a civics academy for La Habra residents to be named La Habra 101 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-21 | Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 15; and City Council & Utility Authority Item 1 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-21 | Termination of Development Agreement 20-01 with Pinnacle Wellness Group, LLC | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-21 | Zone Change 25-0002 relating to Accessory Dwelling Units | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-21 | Ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-16 | Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5, 7 through 13; and City Council & Utility Authority Items 1 and 2 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-16 | Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a revised amendment #5 to the agreement for fire services between the City of La Habra and the Consolidated Fire Protection District of L | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-16 | Fiscal Year 2025-2026 La Habra Municipal Budget adoption and appropriations limit | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-16 | Development of an E-Bike ordinance | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-02 | Consent Calendar | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-02 | Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Municipal Budget | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-02 | Zone Change 25-0001 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-02 | Resolution Amending Master Schedule of Fees | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-02 | Assembly Bill 2561 - Job Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-19 | Approve Consent Calendar Items 1-3 and 5-9 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-19 | Approve Safety Assessment Study of Hacienda Road and authorize funding increase | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-19 | Approve City of La Habra Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-05 | Consent Calendar Items 1-3 and 5-7 | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-05 | Notice of Completion for Monte Vista Street Rehabilitation Project | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-05-05 | Regulatory Agreements with La Habra 4 INV, LLC for 120 and 310-330 East Whittier Boulevard | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate Gonzalez Markets | $3,000 | |
| La Habra Westridge Partners LP | $2,500 | |
| CR&R Incorporated | $1,500 | |
| Casa Adelita #3 | $500 | |
| Nationwide Environmental Services | $500 |
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, 2025)
Business positions
- La Habra Groundwater Sustainability Agency — Board Member
- Civic Improvement Authority — Director
- Housing Authority — Director
- Orange County Mosquito Vector Control District — Trustee
- Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Habra — Director
- Utility Authority — Director
- Ace Avocados Inc — Vice President
Income sources
- City of La Habra — City Council
- Orange County Vector Control — Board Member
- Ace Avocados Inc — Vice President
Gifts
- Richard D. Jones — gift card — 100
- Steve Simonian — gala dinner — 250
Personal financial interests as this official disclosed them on their FPPC Form 700 under California's Political Reform Act — public record. Real property is shown by city only (never street address). We publish the disclosure; we draw no conclusions. Statement of Economic Interests.
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