Port Hueneme City Council 2026

Proven leadership.
Local results.

Building safer neighborhoods, protecting our coast, and growing a stronger local economy, together.

Laura Hernandez at a sunset gathering on Hueneme Beach
30+years
emergency management
40+years
local government experience
Incumbent
councilmember
Emergency
management leader
Endorsed
for 2026

Leadership you can point to

01

Community safety

Practical safety programs, community readiness, and neighborhoods where residents and workers know their rights.

02

Coastal stewardship

A protected shoreline, cleaner public spaces, and planning for a changing climate.

03

Economic opportunity

More local businesses, stronger workforce pathways, and new revenue for Port Hueneme.

Laura Hernandez volunteering at a community coastal cleanup
Laura’s plan for Port Hueneme City Council Meet Laura Hernandez, Port Hueneme City Council candidate

“Laura’s public record is built on local partnerships, preparation, and showing up for Port Hueneme. She is one of the true public servants.”

Beverly M. Kelley, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, CLU, President of Friends of the Port Hueneme Library, Port Hueneme Historical Society Museum Board

A record of showing up

  1. 2019Joined the City Council and began regional service.
  2. 2020Helped lead local COVID-19 response and community partnership.
  3. 2022Won Second Term to Port Hueneme City Council as highest vote getter
  4. 2023Assisted with coordinated citywide clean-up and debris removal efforts following December flooding.
  5. 2024–2025Celebrated inaugural mural at the Ray D. Prueter Library after 5 years of multi-agency coordinated effort.
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Pacific Ocean off Port Hueneme

November 3, 2026

Port Hueneme deserves experienced leadership.

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