Rancho Cordova · District 5
A stronger
Rancho Cordova,
together.
I'm Lilia Darbinyan, and I'm running for City Council to build a Rancho Cordova that's safer, more connected, and works for every family in our district.
Election Day is November 3, 2026. District 5 is on the ballot. Ballots are mailed starting October 5.
How to vote →Our priorities
What I'll fight for on day one.
Practical, community-first commitments shaped by the residents I meet at every door.
Public Safety
Well-resourced first responders and safer streets in every neighborhood.
Smart Growth
Responsible development that protects the character of District 5.
Parks & Community
Investing in parks, libraries, and youth programs that bring us together.
Recovery & Supportive Housing
Building rehabs, mental health clinics, and supportive housing that treats the root causes of homelessness.
About Lilia
A Principal, small business owner, and community advocate.
Lilia Darbinyan lives in District 5, and her family's roots in Rancho Cordova go back more than 25 years. She opened Heritage Elementary School in Carmichael because she saw a need for a more personal, supportive, and nurturing school environment where children could feel seen, encouraged, and cared for.
As President of the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief, Sacramento Chapter, and a volunteer at the VA in Rancho Cordova, she has spent years bringing people together to support children, families, and veterans. Alongside her nonprofit and education work, she has also been part of family businesses in the food service and salvage yard industries, with roots in Rancho Cordova going back over 25 years.
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We will text you your ballot reminders before November 3, 2026, and let you know when Lilia is in your neighborhood.
Your voice
What would you most like to improve in Rancho Cordova?
Pick one. Results update live.
Something else? Tell me in the comments.
Get involved
Be part of the campaign.
This campaign is built by neighbors, families, and small business owners across District 5. Whether you can volunteer, host a yard sign, or share Lilia's message, every contribution matters.
On the trail
In the community.
