Sacramento County Board of Supervisors candidate Eric Guerra participated in a "House Sacramento" candidate forum hosted by SacYIMBY on April 15, engaging with community members on critical housing issues. The event provided an opportunity for voters to directly question Guerra, who currently serves as a Sacramento City Councilmember, regarding his vision for housing in the region. The forum was highlighted by M. Nolan Gray, who tweeted, "> "House Sacramento candidate forum for Sacramento County Board of Supervisors candidate Eric Guerra. Very cool! @SacYIMBY"
Guerra is campaigning for the District 1 seat on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors in the upcoming June 2, 2026 primary election. The seat is currently held by Supervisor Phil Serna, who is not seeking re-election and has endorsed Guerra as his successor. Guerra's campaign platform emphasizes clean and safe streets, affordable housing, and improved transportation options for residents.
The "House Sacramento" forum, organized by SacYIMBY, focused specifically on housing-related concerns, reflecting the organization's advocacy for increased housing density and affordability. This event follows a larger, multi-candidate forum held on April 9 at the Coloma Community Center, where Guerra debated other District 1 contenders including Flojaune Cofer, Deborah Ortiz, and Tim Riley.
As a Sacramento City Councilmember for District 6 since 2015, Guerra has experience addressing urban development and community needs. His current term on the City Council is set to end in 2028, but he would vacate the seat if elected to the Board of Supervisors. The District 1 supervisorial race is drawing significant attention, with several prominent candidates vying for the open position.
The engagement with SacYIMBY underscores the growing importance of housing policy in local elections. Guerra's participation in such focused forums allows him to articulate his specific strategies for tackling Sacramento's housing challenges, from affordability to development, directly to an invested audience.
