Huntington Beach City Council · 2026
Local leadership.
Huntington Beach values.
Brian Burley is a school board trustee, community leader, and problem-solver ready to bring practical, principled leadership to City Hall.
Trustee · Neighbor · Leader
The challenge before us
Huntington Beach Faces a Financial Crisis.
Brian Burley is the only elected official in this race with a proven track record of balancing budgets, building reserves, safeguarding your tax dollars and protecting our children and schools from the extreme woke agenda!
$15MProjected deficit
2026–27
2026–27
$47MProjected deficit
2030–31
2030–31
$170MProjected cumulative deficit
over that period
over that period
Projected deficits could increase from $15 million to $47 million annually. This is not sustainable.
Read the Daily Pilot reporting →
THE CITY TREASURER’S WARNING
“As the city treasurer independent of this council, is if this were to play out given our current reserve levels, this would require us to declare a fiscal emergency and potentially file for Chapter Nine bankruptcy.”
City Treasurer Jason Schmitt gave this assessment during a City Council meeting in August.
Read the full story →Endorsements
Endorsed. Trusted. Proven.
Brian Burley is endorsed by the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association and the Orange County Congress of Republicans for Huntington Beach City Council.
- Supported by Law Enforcement.
- A Proven and Endorsed Republican.
- Ready to Lead.
Orange County Congress of Republicans
Meet Brian
Hard work shaped his life.
Service guides it.
Brian Burley is a Trustee on the Huntington Beach City School District Board and a candidate for Huntington Beach City Council.
Raised in a small Michigan town, Brian learned the values of hard work, faith, and perseverance from his parents. His father worked as a forklift operator, while his mother balanced work as a waitress and an accountant.
When his mother came to California for cancer treatment at City of Hope, Brian's life changed. After her passing, he worked his way out of poverty, determined to honor her strength and build a life rooted in purpose and service.
Brian earned his undergraduate degree in Political Economy from the University of Southern California and went on to complete three master's degrees at USC—in Public Policy, Digital Media Management, and Emergency Management.
His career spans information technology and higher education, with a focus on improving systems, strengthening institutions, and serving the community.
A record of service
A Proven Conservative Track Record.
“I don't just promise to fight for Huntington Beach. I have already proven it as your Huntington Beach Trustee and I am just getting started.” — Brian Burley
Balance budgets
Get the city’s finances in order before the structural deficit grows even worse.
Build reserves
Preserve reserves for one-time needs rather than relying on them for ongoing operating costs.
Safeguard tax dollars
Bring transparency and disciplined budgeting to City Hall while scrutinizing wasteful spending.
Protect families
Brian’s school-board work has prioritized school safety, parental involvement, strong academics, and family-focused government.
Back first responders
Burley supports Huntington Beach police officers, firefighters, and other first responders. Public safety and law enforcement are top priorities.
Rebuild infrastructure
Make streets, water systems, sewers, parks, public facilities, and other capital needs core City Hall priorities.
A message from Brian
Don't Let Career Politicians and Special Interests Bankrupt Our City
Brian Burley urges you to reject the special interest slate of candidates and to research each candidate asking for your vote. The slates are bankrupting our city and HB must get back to electing the most qualified candidates
Join the campaign
Help get Huntington Beach back on track.
The campaign’s priorities include balanced budgets, strong reserves, accountable government, public safety, and essential infrastructure.