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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Sheridan City Council Election 2026

2 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Two of Sheridan's six City Council seats are contested, each with two candidates; Mayor Cain W. Nattin is the only mayoral candidate.

Early voting ends · Nov 2

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What the next council decides

01Parks bond projects4 sourced facts

Where it standsVoters approved a parks and recreation bond in November 2025, and the council is now awarding contracts for the projects it pays for.

What's on the tableWhich parks projects to build first, which contractors to hire, and how to manage the bond money.

  • Ordinance 25-13 called a November 18, 2025 special election on up to $5,700,000 in bonds for parks and recreation projects, repaid from an existing 1% city sales and use tax. City of Sheridan · Aug 5, 2025
  • The listed projects include recreation center improvements, new tennis courts, pool and dog park improvements, ballfield improvements and an ADA-compliant turf field. City of Sheridan · Aug 5, 2025
  • In March 2026 the council adopted Ordinance 26-03 authorizing a sales and use tax bond, and a Peoples Bank offer for $5,350,000 at 4.75% interest, maturing April 1, 2041, was in the council packets. City of Sheridan · Mar 3, 2026
  • In June 2026 the council awarded the recreation center road widening project to Brody Richardson Construction for $334,549.49. City of Sheridan · Jun 2, 2026
02Streets and sidewalks4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is widening Shackleford Road, building sidewalk phases, and trying to buy right-of-way to widen North Red Street.

What's on the tableWhich street and sidewalk projects to fund, and how to acquire land for them.

03Water and sewer4 sourced facts

Where it standsA 2026 rate study found current water rates meet state requirements, and the council has hired engineers to plan wastewater treatment plant improvements.

What's on the tableFuture water and sewer rates, and how to pay for treatment plant and sewer line upgrades.

04Growth, zoning and annexation4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing the city's zoning ordinance, and the council has acted on an annexation and a variance appeal this year.

What's on the tableHow Sheridan's zoning rules change, whether to annex more land, and how to handle variance appeals.

05Police and public safety3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has moved police officers to a new retirement system and agreed to supply an added school resource officer.

What's on the tablePolice and fire staffing, equipment and benefit costs in the next budgets.

2 notes on these statements

Ward 1, Position 2 is currently held by Jim Lancaster and Ward 2, Position 2 by Morgan House, according to the city's council roster. City of Sheridan

The October 6, 2026 council agenda lists the resignation of a council member, effective October 31, 2026. City of Sheridan · Oct 6, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Sheridan set its water rates?

  2. 2. Should the council grant setback variances for public projects like the school district's practice pavilion?

  3. 3. Should Sheridan annex more land into the city?

  4. 4. Should Sheridan police supply more school resource officers to the school district?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted4 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

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The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Betty Cook, Lee Henson, Cain W. Nattin, Brian Williams2 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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