Questions About Peter

Peter Molinari is a 18+ year Mission Viejo resident, small business owner, and community leader running for Mission Viejo City Council in District 2. He holds a bachelor's degree in communications from California State University, Fullerton, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. Peter has served on the Mission Viejo Planning and Transportation Commission since 2021, including terms as Vice Chairman and Chairman. He is a parent, community volunteer, and active member of Mission Viejo civic life.

Peter Molinari is running for Mission Viejo City Council District 2, which covers central Mission Viejo including neighborhoods along Alicia Parkway and Marguerite Parkway. District 2 includes landmarks such as Casta Del Sol, Oso Viejo Community Park, the Mission Viejo Dog Park, Jeronimo Open Space Park, and the Oso Creek Golf Course. You can verify whether you live in District 2 through the Orange County Registrar of Voters website.

Peter Molinari is running for City Council because he wants to ensure that Mission Viejo remains one of the best places to live in Orange County. With his experience as Planning Commission Chairman, his business background, and his deep roots in the community, Peter wants to bring a commonsense, fiscally conservative approach to city government. He is committed to public safety, smart development, parks and open space, local business support, and transportation improvements that benefit all Mission Viejo residents.

Peter Molinari's top priorities for Mission Viejo are: (1) Public Safety — ensuring our police and fire services have the resources they need; (2) Smart Development — thoughtful growth that adds value while protecting our neighborhoods; (3) Parks and Open Space — protecting and enhancing Mission Viejo's parks and recreational facilities; (4) Local Business Support — creating a business-friendly environment that supports Mission Viejo's economy; and (5) Transportation and Traffic — improving traffic flow and road safety throughout our city.

Peter Molinari has served on the Mission Viejo Planning and Transportation Commission since 2021. He served as Vice Chairman in 2023 and Chairman in 2024. During his tenure, Peter has reviewed hundreds of development proposals, helped adopt amendments to the City's housing element, and voted to rebuild OCFA Fire Station 24 into the best fire facility in Orange County. He has also served as Booster Vice President and President for the Capistrano Valley High School Pep Squad and has been an active volunteer at local schools including Reilly Elementary and Newhart Middle School.

There are many ways to support Peter's campaign for Mission Viejo City Council. You can volunteer your time for canvassing, phone banking, and events. You can request a house sign to show your support in your front yard. You can sign up for campaign updates by email or text message. And you can contribute financially to help fund campaign outreach. Visit our Get Involved page to learn more about all of these opportunities.

You can reach Peter Molinari's campaign by phone at (949) 391-7268. You can also connect with the campaign on social media — Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at @molinari4mv. For campaign updates, news, and events, sign up for our newsletter or SMS updates through the Get Involved page.