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Re‑Elect on Nov. 3
Rooted in history. Committed to our community. Focused on our future.
Mayor of San Gabriel
Candidate for City Council
Vote Tuesday, November 3, 2026
20Years a San Gabriel Resident
9Years on the Water Board
2022Elected to City Council
2026Serving as Mayor
Meet Eric
A neighbor who has spent two decades investing in San Gabriel.
Eric L. Chan has called San Gabriel home for the last 20 years — raising a family here, building a career here, and serving this community in elected office for more than a decade.
By profession, Eric is an accountant and property manager. He holds a degree in Business‑Economics and Accounting from the University of California, Los Angeles — training he brings to every budget line, contract, and long‑range plan that comes before the Council.
He was elected to the San Gabriel City Council in November 2022 and currently serves as Mayor. Before that, he spent nine years as an elected Water Board Director for the San Gabriel County Water District, working on the infrastructure most residents never think about until something goes wrong.
That combination — a numbers professional who has actually run public infrastructure — is what he brings to City Hall.
At a Glance
Background & Service
- Mayor, City of San Gabriel — installed April 2026
- City Councilmember — elected November 2022
- Water Board Director, San Gabriel County Water District — nine years of elected service
- Profession: Accountant and property manager
- Education: B.A., Business‑Economics and Accounting, UCLA
- Resident of San Gabriel for 20 years
The Priorities
Five things worth getting right.
“I’m running for re‑election to keep San Gabriel safe, improve the places we share, and support a thriving local community.” — Eric L. Chan
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A safer San Gabriel
Public safety remains my top priority. During my first term, I helped bring our Police and Fire Departments to full staffing so they can better serve our community.
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Streets we can be proud of
I’ve supported improvements to San Gabriel’s roads. Our Pavement Condition Index has risen to 85 out of 100, and I want to keep investing in the infrastructure residents use every day.
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Growth that serves residents
I’m working to attract quality development that creates jobs, supports local businesses, and adds to residents’ quality of life.
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A vibrant Mission District
I’ve helped welcome destinations such as D’Vine Plus and Blossom Market Hall. I want to keep building a district that celebrates San Gabriel’s culture and gives people more reasons to visit and shop locally.
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More ways to come together
From our Saturday Farmers Market to our annual Independence Day Drone Show — held every July 3rd — I support events that bring neighbors together and make San Gabriel an enjoyable place to call home.
The Record
Elected service, not a first attempt.
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Twenty Years Ago
Made San Gabriel home
Settled in San Gabriel and began building a life and a career here — the same streets, schools, and small businesses he now works for at City Hall.
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Nine Years of Service
Elected Water Board Director
Served as an elected Director of the San Gabriel County Water District, overseeing water quality, rates, and the aging infrastructure that keeps taps running across the community.
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November 2022
Elected to the San Gabriel City Council
Joined the Council and went to work on the budget, public safety staffing, and the city's long‑range planning process.
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April 2026
Installed as Mayor of San Gabriel
Took the gavel as Mayor, leading Council meetings and representing San Gabriel across the region.
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Today
Asking for your vote
Running to continue the work on public safety, streets, responsible growth, the Mission District, and the events that bring neighbors together.
Endorsements
The people who work here are with Eric.
San Gabriel's police officers, firefighters, and fire and police command staff have all endorsed this campaign — along with neighbors, business owners, and elected colleagues across the San Gabriel Valley.
Who's with Eric
Partial ListOrganizations
- IAPAC
- San Gabriel Fire Management Group
- San Gabriel Firefighters Association
- San Gabriel Police Management Group
- San Gabriel Police Officers' Association
Elected Officials
- Hon. Peter AmundsonFormer Mayor, City of Arcadia
- Hon. Margaret ClarkCouncilmember, City of Rosemead
- Hon. Ronald EsquivelBoard Member, Rosemead School District
- Hon. John R. HarringtonFormer Mayor, City of San Gabriel
- Hon. John QuintanillaBoard Member, Rosemead School District
- Hon. Ed ReeceVice Mayor, City of Claremont
- Hon. Dr. Gary Scott, Ph.D.Board Member, San Gabriel Unified School District
- Hon. April VerlatoFormer Mayor, City of Arcadia
San Gabriel Businesses
- Auntea Jenny's Tea Shop
- Dancing Spoons Thai Restaurant
- D'Vine Plus Karaoke & Restaurant
- Formula One Collision Repair Shop
- Grapevine Central Specialty Wine Shop
- Oh, Sip! Coffee & Tea Shop
San Gabriel Residents
- Scott & Isela Bowles
- Venessa Fong
- Kris & Melissa Lara
- Jan Phan & Family
- Paulie Sanchez
Titles and organizations are listed for identification purposes only and do not imply an endorsement by any agency, board, or employer. Add your name →
Out in the City
Eric and the community.
Council meetings are the smallest part of the job. Most of it happens at the Mission, on the Farmers Market block, at the Dumpling & Beer Fest, and on front lawns across San Gabriel.
Watch
In the News
Peter Dills sits down with Mayor Eric L. Chan
Food, stand‑up and city politics, with the restaurant critic and radio host.
Listen on Apple Podcasts →In the Work
Where he serves as Council liaison.
General Plan Update Committee
Shaping the blueprint that governs how San Gabriel grows, builds, and preserves its character over the next generation.
Tourism Marketing Improvement District
Bringing visitors — and their spending — into local hotels, restaurants, and shops, and putting San Gabriel on the regional map.
Dumpling & Beer Fest Committee
One of the city's signature celebrations, and a working example of the cultural balance San Gabriel does better than almost anywhere.
Get Involved
Campaigns are won block by block.
There are four easy ways to help — and all of them matter more than you'd think in a city election decided by a few hundred votes.
Donate
City races are won on small contributions from neighbors. Every dollar goes to signs, mail, and reaching voters who haven't heard from us yet.
ContributeVolunteer
Walk a precinct, make calls to neighbors, or help staff a table at a community event. Give an hour or give a Saturday.
Sign Me UpRequest a Yard Sign
Put one in your front yard or your shop window. Signs are how a neighborhood finds out its neighbors are on board.
Request a SignEndorse Eric
Add your name to the public list of San Gabriel residents, business owners, and community leaders backing this campaign.
Add My NameGet Involved
Join the campaign.
Volunteer, request a yard sign, add your endorsement, or just get the occasional update. It takes about a minute, and everything past your name and email is optional.
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Campaign EmailEricChanforsangabriel@gmail.com
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Campaign Phone(323) 702‑7493
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Campaign Address1201 Palm Ave., San Gabriel, CA 91776
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Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026