D’Andre Lampkin qualifies for Ontario City Council District 3 ballot

Ontario Planning Commissioner D’Andre Lampkin has been cleared to run for City Council District 3 in the November 2026 election, setting up a contest that will elect the district’s first direct representative. The campaign centers on public safety, growth, transparency and neighborhood services as South Ontario continues to expand.

Why it matters: - Ontario District 3 voters will choose their own City Council representative for the first time in the November 2026 election. - Lampkin’s campaign enters the ballot with a focus on how Ontario manages growth, public safety and basic services in South Ontario. - The campaign says residents need a representative who can translate development into a higher quality of life.

What happened: - The City of Ontario City Clerk’s Office notified D’Andre Lampkin that he qualified as a candidate for Ontario City Council, District 3. - Lampkin is running in the November 2026 election. - Lampkin serves as a City of Ontario Planning Commissioner. - Lampkin also works as a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff and is a California POST-certified Academy Instructor.

The details: - Lampkin’s campaign platform includes six priorities: public safety, economic development, responsible growth, government transparency, safe and resilient neighborhoods, and opportunities for Ontario’s youth. - Lampkin has emphasized that infrastructure, public services and community resources need to keep pace with development in South Ontario. - Lampkin has been meeting voters through neighborhood listening walks and community conversations across District 3. - Lampkin said qualifying for the ballot is only one milestone and that continued outreach is needed to earn voter trust. - Lampkin said he is running to bring people together, advocate for neighborhoods and help build an Ontario that is safe, prosperous and prepared for the future. - Lampkin founded the D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation in 2017. - The foundation focuses on food security, youth scholarships, health and wellness, and civic engagement. - The foundation’s emergency food pantry has served more than 1,100 families. - Lampkin has served as Vice Chairman of the Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization. - Lampkin has taken part in long-term recovery efforts after major emergencies and disasters. - Lampkin was recognized as the 2023 American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. - More information is available at LampkinForOntario.org.

Between the lines: - Lampkin is trying to frame his campaign as both a public safety bid and a growth-management campaign. - The direct-election setup in District 3 gives the race added significance because the winner will help define the district’s first independent voice on City Council. - Lampkin’s mix of law enforcement, planning and nonprofit work is positioned to appeal to voters looking for experience across public safety and community services.

What’s next: - Lampkin will continue meeting with District 3 residents ahead of the November election. - The campaign will keep promoting its six-point agenda as voters decide who should represent the district. - Ontario residents will elect the District 3 City Council representative in November 2026.