Donald Torres
Council Member · District 1 · first elected 2022 · current term 2022–2026 · next on the ballot 2026
180
votes on the record
99%
present
3
times voted No (1.7%)
$3,389
raised · 12 donors
3 abstentions · 1 recusals · record covers 2024-01-09 to 2026-07-14.
Official bio: Stanton website
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Votes on divided items (14)
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | . Vazquez, City Clerk. The public hearing was opened. No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion/Second: Warren/Torres | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-04-28 | questing clarification to better understand the increases being applied. Motion/Second: Barrios/Warren Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 3-1 passed | record |
| 2026-04-14 | es that any violation can be referred by the City to the Orange County District Attorney’s office for review. Motion/Second: Shawver/Barrios | No | 2-2 failed | record |
| 2026-03-24 | rrios Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve the proposed ordinance as presented with no changes. Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2026-03-24 | nd updated terms to maintain continued landfill access and reliable solid waste disposal services for the City. Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-02-10 | il Members, and/or City officials. Presentation by Council Member Torres. Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | dent of Operations, Action Alliance Foundation (AAF). Joint Regular Meeting – December 9, 2025 - Page 16 of 18 Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren | Abstain | 1-3 failed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | arren ABSENT: None Motion failed. Mayor Shawver requested for a revote. Motion/Second: Shawver/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | No | 2-2 failed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | yor Shawver for the City to take a position in opposing Proposition 50. Motion/Second: Shawver/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | No | 2-2 failed | record |
| 2025-07-08 | e You Dig” DigAlert program for safe excavation. No one else appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-06-10 | l with a report of the results of the tabulation of the written protests (six written protests were received). Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-06-10 | ng to mobile home park rent control / rent stabilization within the City. Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 2-3 failed | record |
| 2024-11-26 | candidate' s controlled committee with respect to a single election to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000. 00)". Motion/ Second: Van/ Taylor | Yes | 3-1 passed | record |
| 2024-08-27 | , 000 from the Gas Tax Fund (# 211). Staff report by Mr. Cesar Rangel, Public Works Director / City Engineer. Motion/ Second: Taylor/ Torres | Yes | 3-1 passed | record |
Most recent votes
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | n update on the City’s homeless outreach activities. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-07-14 | Heydorn, City Manager. The public hearing was opened. No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-07-14 | ya, Planning Manager. The public hearing was opened. No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion/Second: Warren/Shawver | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-07-14 | nd Joint Regular Meeting – July 14, 2026 - Page 10 of 13 Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager. Motion/Second: Torres/Warren | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-07-14 | poke in opposition to the deployment of the Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program within the City of Stanton. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor | Abstain | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-23 | ested to pull Item 9J from the consent calendar for separate discussion. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-23 | taff is requesting to purchase two 2026 GMC Sierra EV Elevation vehicles. Motion/Second: Warren/Torres Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-23 | . Vazquez, City Clerk. The public hearing was opened. No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-23 | . Vazquez, City Clerk. The public hearing was opened. No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion/Second: Warren/Torres | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-06-23 | accommodations, and a webpage directed to public meetings. Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk. Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-09 | Items 9G, 9I, and 9K from the consent calendar for separate discussion. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-09 | ervices. Special and Joint Regular Meeting – June 9, 2026 - Page 9 of 17 Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-09 | to continue providing services through June 30, 2027, at current rates. Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-09 | al agreement to secure an additional 12 months of professional services. Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-09 | Rangel, Public Works Director / City Engineer. Special and Joint Regular Meeting – June 9, 2026 - Page 12 of 17 Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-09 | funds and/or close out the fund as of June 30, 2026. Staff report by Ms. Sharon del Rosario, Finance Director. Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-09 | nd stated that the language should be corrected to reflect that the increase will take effect on July 1, 2026. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | m e. Decision Packages Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager. Decision Package – Priority A Motion/ Second: Shawver/ Barrios | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | ed line items 1 – 5 listed within Decision Package – Priority A. Decision Package – Priority B (Items 1 - 4) Motion/ Second: Shawver/ Taylor | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | ed line items 1 – 4 listed within Decision Package – Priority B. Decision Package – Priority B (Items 5 - 6) Motion/ Second: Shawver/ Taylor | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | d line items 5 – 6 listed within Decision Package – Priority B. Decision Package – Priority B (Items 7 - 14) Motion/ Second: Shawver/ Taylor | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-02 | items 7 – 12, and 14 listed within Decision Package – Priority B. Decision Package – Priority B (Items 16-17) Motion/ Second: Taylor/Torres | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-26 | or/ Chairman Shawver. Absent: None. Excused: None. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion/ Second: Warren/ Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-12 | ms 9I, 9J, 9N, and 9O from the consent calendar for separate discussion. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-12 | rection. The proposed resolution would preliminarily approve the report. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-12 | sessments and set the required public hearing for Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-12 | Inc. for professional sanitary sewer and storm drain cleaning services. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-12 | t 1 Construction, Inc. for the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project. Motion/Second: Warren/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-12 | ng was opened. No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-12 | ced at the regular City Council meeting of April 28, 2026. Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk. Motion/Second: Warren/Torres | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-12 | e a broader range of housing opportunities to the disabled. Staff report by Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-28 | ested to pull Item 9H from the consent calendar for separate discussion. Motion/Second: Warren/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-28 | reviewed the APR and recommended that the City Council accept the report. Motion/Second: Warren/Torres Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-28 | questing clarification to better understand the increases being applied. Motion/Second: Barrios/Warren Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 3-1 passed | record |
| 2026-04-28 | Y ACT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.66”; and 2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1169. Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-28 | support ongoing beautification and community pride efforts. Staff report by Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney. Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-14 | ested to pull Item 9F from the consent calendar for separate discussion. Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-14 | or professional environmental services for NPDES (MS4) and FOG Programs. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-14 | at the City Council accept the completed work performed on this project. Motion/Second: Barrios/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-14 | consultant’s adjusted rates under Section 3.2 of the amended Agreement. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-14 | , such as the implementation of permit parking. No one else appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-14 | es that any violation can be referred by the City to the Orange County District Attorney’s office for review. Motion/Second: Shawver/Barrios | No | 2-2 failed | record |
| 2026-04-14 | osed ordinance as presented with no changes. Special and Joint Regular Meeting – April 14, 2026 - Page 13 of 14 Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-24 | sted to pull Item 9J from the consent calendar for separate discussion. Motion/Second: Shawver/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-24 | been submitted by the developer for final certification and recordation. Motion/Second: Warren/Torres Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-24 | gional Conference and General Assembly with a one (1) night hotel stay. Motion/Second: Shawver/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-24 | ity’s financial outlook. Staff report by Ms. Amy Massey, Finance Manager. Motion/Second: Warren/Torres Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-24 | nd updated terms to maintain continued landfill access and reliable solid waste disposal services for the City. Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-03-24 | rrios Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve the proposed ordinance as presented with no changes. Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2026-03-24 | ces based upon available State informational resources. Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager. Motion/Second: Taylor/Barrios | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-10 | ested to pull Item 9H from the consent calendar for separate discussion. Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-10 | ested to pull Item 9F from the consent calendar for separate discussion. Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-10 | s Park Improvement Project and authorize staff to re-advertise for bids. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-10 | ses as permitted. Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-10 | il Members, and/or City officials. Presentation by Council Member Torres. Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | ncil with an update on State and Federal Legislation. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | Shin-Heydorn, City Manager and Ms. Sharon del Rosario, Finance Director. Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-27 | fill the vacancy within Seat #2 on the Stanton Public Safety Committee. Motion/Second: Shawver/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-13 | ested to pull Item 9D from the consent calendar for separate discussion. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-13 | ition that provides compensation of $250 or more in any 12-month period. Motion/Second: Taylor/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-13 | f Principal Civil Engineer and assigning its corresponding salary range. Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-13 | ies based upon available State informational resources. Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager. Motion/Second: Torres/Shawver | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | arate discussion. Joint Regular Meeting – December 9, 2025 - Page 2 of 18 Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | dent of Operations, Action Alliance Foundation (AAF). Joint Regular Meeting – December 9, 2025 - Page 16 of 18 Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren | Abstain | 1-3 failed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | losed nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Council Member Gary Taylor was nominated for the office of Mayor Pro Tem. Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | ntrol District a one-time fee of $5,500 for the duration of the license. Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | rovement Project. Joint Regular Meeting – December 9, 2025 - Page 7 of 18 Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | corresponding salary range, and updating the Accountant job description. Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | in support of regulation rather than a complete ban. Joint Regular Meeting – December 9, 2025 - Page 12 of 18 Motion/Second: Taylor/Barrios | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | at the regular City Council meeting of November 25, 2025. Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk. Motion/Second: Warren/Torres | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | ommunity values and prior Council direction. Staff report by Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director. Motion/Second: Warren/Barrios | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | e proposed urgency ordinance. Staff report by Ms. Crystal Landavazo, Community & Economic Development Director. Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-12-09 | rticipation in the 2026 City of Westminster Tet Parade. Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager. Motion/Second: Warren/Barrios | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-25 | Items 9J, 9N, and 9P from the consent calendar for separate discussion. Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-25 | f recommends awarding a contract to Matrix Consulting Group for $32,500. Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-25 | greement to extend the term of the Agreement and increase scope of work. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-25 | onsultant’s adjusted rates under Section 3.3.1 of the amended Agreement. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-25 | been submitted by the developer for final certification and recordation. Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-25 | Staff report by Mr. Cesar Rangel, Public Works Director / City Engineer. Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-25 | eydorn, City Manager. The public hearing was opened. No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-11-25 | opposition to the proposed ordinance and stated that he is in support of regulation rather than a complete ban. Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | n update on the City’s homeless outreach activities. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion/Second: Taylor/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | rt by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager. Special and Joint Regular Meeting – October 14, 2025 - Page 6 of 8 Motion/Second: Warren/Torres | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-14 | eting – October 14, 2025 - Page 7 of 8 Staff report by Mr. Cesar Rangel, Public Works Director / City Engineer. Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | ested to pull Item 9E from the consent calendar for separate discussion. Motion/Second: Taylor/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | Staff report by Mr. Cesar Rangel, Public Works Director / City Engineer. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | yor Shawver for the City to take a position in opposing Proposition 50. Motion/Second: Shawver/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | No | 2-2 failed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | arren ABSENT: None Motion failed. Mayor Shawver requested for a revote. Motion/Second: Shawver/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | No | 2-2 failed | record |
| 2025-09-23 | to speak, the public hearing was closed. Special and Joint Regular Meeting – September 23, 2025 - Page 8 of 12 Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-09 | t Regular Meeting – September 9, 2025 - Page 3 of 11 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion/Second: Taylor/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-09 | he City’s position. Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk. Motion/Second: Barrios/Taylor Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-09 | ty to promote renter’s well-being. Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem Torres. Motion/Second: Torres/Shawver Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-09 | Nguyen, City Attorney. The public hearing was opened. No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-26 | d invaluable contributions to the Stanton Community. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion/Second: Taylor/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-26 | ncing Requirements (Time Period) fencing to remain in place for up to 18 months from date of permit issuance. Motion/Second: Barrios/Shawver | Abstain | 3-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-12 | n update on the City’s homeless outreach activities. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion/Second: Taylor/Shawver Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-12 | ome. Special and Joint Regular Meeting – August 12, 2025 - Page 11 of 13 Motion/Second: Torres/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-12 | Vazquez, City Clerk. The public hearing was opened. No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-08 | n update on the City’s homeless outreach activities. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion/Second: Torres/Barrios Motion carried by the following vote: | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-08 | ary rates resolution. Staff report by Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney. Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren Motion carried by the following vote: | 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.
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Largest contributors
| Contributor | Employer / occupation (as reported) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Building A Stronger California sponsored by SW Regional Council of Carpenters | $975 | |
| Donald Torres | AUHSD | $500 |
| Me Bek | Info requested | $500 |
| Hannah Choi | Info requested | $500 |
| Doug Makino | Doug Makino | $200 |
| Nevardo Briceno | N/A | $114 |
| Kenneth Inouye | N/A | $100 |
| Connor Traut | City of Buena PArk | $100 |
| Kyle Chang | City of Cypress | $100 |
| Beatriz Mendoza | N/A | $100 |
| Sandra De Anda | OC Rapif Responce Network | $100 |
| Sergio Contreras | Orange County United Way | $100 |
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