Pacific Grove Candidate Forum Video Recordings and Information
The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce hosted, and the League of Women Voters of Monterey County
moderated the 2026 Pacific Grove Candidate Forum on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center (835 Forest Avenue).
Video of the event can be viewed here:
- Session 1: Pacific Grove Mayor and City Council at-large seat Candidates
- Session 2: Pacific Grove City Council District 1 and 3 Candidates
More information can be found on the CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION webpage.
UPCOMING SEATS AVAILABLE FOR NOMINATION
- Mayor: 2-year term
- One Councilmember Seat for District 1: 4-year term
- One Councilmember Seat for District 3: 4-year term
- One Councilmember Seat for District 5: 4-year term
- One At-Large Councilmember Seat: 2-year term
The Pacific Grove Districts Map: VIEW THE DISTRICTS MAP
CANDIDATE NOMINEES
- Mayor
Nick Smith - Incumbent - Luke Coletti
Councilmember for District 1
- Cynthia Garfield - Incumbent
- Kevin Hanley
Councilmember for District 3
Councilmember for District 5
At-Large Councilmember
- Lori McDonnell - Incumbent
- James Ogle
