Derrick Townsend for City Council 2026
Santa Monica, it’s time to choose the leader who truly puts YOU first!
Meet Derrick Townsend – the only choice for positive change for Santa Monica City Council.
For 16 years, Derrick has been on the front lines of compassion right here in our city, delivering world-class healthcare to our seniors and physically impaired neighbors. He’s the caregiver who treats every patient like family, fighting every day so our most vulnerable can live with the dignity and respect they deserve. That’s not just experience – that’s heart. That’s the “people first” leadership Santa Monica needs now more than ever.
But Derrick is so much more than compassion – he’s proven results in the real world. As a former small business owner and veteran investor who’s backed winning restaurants and Santa Monica startups (with multiple successful exits under his belt), Derrick knows exactly what it takes to thrive here… and what’s holding us back: skyrocketing costs, endless red tape, and policies that crush local entrepreneurs. Derrick has lived it – and he’s ready to fix it.
Derrick Townsend isn’t like the politicians trying to exploit your vote to elevate a political career. He’s a neighbor, a caregiver, a job creator, and a fighter who’s already delivered for this community. His focus is purely for Santa Monica. Not political ambition. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a council member who actually stood for your family, your safety, your wellbeing, and not an ideological agenda? Vote Townsend in 2026 and your voice will be heard.
On election day, there’s only one choice that makes sense for Santa Monica’s future:
Derrick Townsend for City Council – The Leader We Know. The Results We Need.
Vote Derrick Townsend. Santa Monica deserves nothing less!
Public safety
Derrick Townsend is laser-focused on boosting community safety and rigorously enforcing local laws, delivering a secure haven for every resident and visitor in Santa Monica—because our city deserves nothing less than unbreakable protection and peace of mind.
As your powerhouse candidate for Santa Monica City Council, Derrick boldly champions mandatory, accessible drug treatment and psychiatric services for those in crisis, tackling the core drivers of homelessness head-on with proven, compassionate solutions that rebuild lives from the ground up.
He’ll demand a comprehensive audit of all homeless service funds, holding every dollar accountable to guarantee real impact for the people who need it most—no more waste, just results that transform our community.
On top of that, Derrick fiercely advocates for incentive-driven programs that empower individuals to reclaim their independence, moving them off the streets through self-sufficiency pathways rather than temporary fixes—because true progress means lasting freedom, not endless dependency.
Santa Monica, Derrick Townsend is the strong, decisive leader ready to deliver safety, accountability, and real change. Vote for the fighter who gets it done!
Contact DERRICK
As a candidate for Santa Monica City Council, I want to emphasize my commitment to being accessible and engaged with our community.
I welcome the opportunity to connect with you, whether at open meetings, during a private walk and talk in Palisades Park or through other conversations.
These interactions allow me to share my principles, discuss my solutions and better understand your concerns.
Please feel free to DM me as many citizens already have.
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