City of Chula Vista

Chula Vista City Attorney

This person is Chula Vista's directly elected City Attorney. They give legal advice to the City Council and city departments. They also draft laws and advise on land use and public safety. The term is four years.

Marco Verdugo is the sitting City Attorney. No one is running against him. He was the only candidate to qualify. So the June 2, 2026 primary was called off. Voters will see only his name for this office in November.

The city attorney is Chula Vista's elected general counsel: legal advice to the City Council, city officials, boards and departments, including drafting ordinances and contracts and advising on land use, public safety and labor law. The term is four years.

With no opponent, the useful question is what the office has done, not who to choose. Verdugo has held the seat since a March 2024 special-election runoff and is now seeking his first full term.

Marco Verdugo

Verdugo won the seat in a March 2024 special election runoff. He beat Bart Miesfeld. He lists safety, affordability, and accountability as his priorities. He has lived in Chula Vista all his life. He has done pro bono asylum work through Casa Cornelia Law Center.

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