District 3 Council · June 2, 2026

Mike Mauno

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Mike Mauno

About

Mike Mauno, candidate for District 3 Council in Torrance, is a former Torrance City Councilmember with a career in construction management. He was born and raised in Torrance. 1

Finance snapshot

$32k
Donations
50
Donors
$419
Avg gift
22%
From Torrance
$47k
PAC spending

Through May 16, 20261 · Full breakdown →

Background

Career
Mauno owns Nordik Construction LLC, a construction-management firm in Torrance, and has served as an expert witness in construction-defect cases. 1
Elected service
He previously served on the Torrance City Council and on the Torrance Planning Commission. 1
Civic affiliation
Mauno has served on the boards of the Torrance-South Bay YMCA, the Torrance Redevelopment Agency, the Torrance Public Facilities and Building Corporation, and the Torrance Improvements Corporation, as well as the TUSD Long-Term Facilities Utilization Committee and the Los Angeles County West Vector Control District. 1
Torrance roots
Born and raised in Torrance, Mauno graduated from Torrance High School and El Camino College and raised three children who attended Torrance Unified schools. 1
Where they stand

On the issues.

Opposes the homeless-housing site

Has built his campaign on opposition to the LA County homeless-housing project at 3525 Torrance Blvd. and reportedly raised the $30 million property-valuation question with authorities. 4

Backs the city's temporary housing village

No record located in our research.

Voted to allow arrests for refusing shelter

No record located in our research.

Voted for a Pride Month proclamation

No record located in our research.

Wants stronger oversight of the Torrance Refinery

Campaign-site Issues plank "The Future of the Torrance Refinery" says he is one of the only local leaders willing to stand up to big oil and demand an end to dangerous chemicals leaching into neighborhoods; cites his book proposing an environmental clean-up plan and a beneficial land use for when the refinery is decommissioned. 1

Endorsements

7 total · view source
Torrance officials (5)
  • George Chen — City of Torrance Mayor
  • Jon Kaji — Torrance Council Member District 1
  • Aurelio Mattucci — Torrance City Councilman
  • Dylan Wakayama — Small Business Owner, Torrance Airport Commissioner
  • Mark Tsuneishi — Former Torrance Traffic Commissioner, Torrance Business Owner
Federal officials (0)
State & county officials (0)
Public safety (0)
Labor (0)
Business (1)
  • Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles
Political clubs (1)
  • California Republican Assembly
Advocacy (0)
City officials (0)
Individuals (0)
Party signals

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Voter registration

Registered Republican with the Los Angeles County Registrar (queried January 2026). LA County Registrar →

What they’ve said

Hasn’t said publicly which party they identify with.

How press describes them

Local press hasn’t described their party.

Past partisan runs

Hasn’t run as a partisan candidate before.

Coalition
Endorsers

6 of 7 party-tagged

Donors

Hidden — too few of this candidate's itemized donors match the voter file to depict a coalition shape.

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Sources cited on this page

  1. Mike Mauno for Torrance City Council 2026 — About, accessed May 2026
  2. Mike Mauno for Torrance City Council 2026 — Endorsements, accessed May 2026
  3. California Republican Assembly — 2026 Primary Election Endorsements, accessed May 2026
  4. KTLA, "California city questions $30M price tag for homeless housing project," March 2026
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