Himmelrich and de la Torre File for 2026 | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Former Santa Monica Mayor Sue Himmelrich and ex-Councilmember Oscar de la Torre are officially stepping into the 2026 election race—Himmelrich filing for the Rent Control Board and de la Torre launching a campaign for the Santa Monica College Board. With deep roots in local governance and a track record on housing, education, and community advocacy, both are poised to shake up key local positions amid growing scrutiny over college leadership and rent control. While not yet on the ballot, their filings signal a major political shift—and the official nomination window opens July 13th, with…