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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Albany City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Jon
Destin

Jon Destin is running for Albany City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Background

About: Jon Destin is an Albany small business owner and president of the Community Foundation in Albany.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Albany small business owner (Communications)
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Campaign website: jondestin.com

On the record: Jon Destin

4 sourced

01Local taxes2 sourced positions

Says he would look for outside funding, economic development, efficiencies and partnerships before asking residents to pay more.
I'd look hard for outside funding, economic development, efficiencies and partnerships before asking residents to pay more.”
Own statementAlbany Scanner · Sep 22, 2026
as reported by Albany Scanner; the quote is as printed there
Said the city should have been more proactive about Golden Gate Fields rather than turning to new taxes.
What we do is we tax everybody”
Forum answerAlbany Scanner · Sep 1, 2026

02Housing1 sourced position

as reported by Albany Scanner; not a direct quote
Said Albany needs to focus on getting housing built, not just approving permits, and on stronger relationships with developers and builders.
Forum answerAlbany Scanner · Sep 1, 2026

03Small business1 sourced position

as reported by Albany Scanner; not a direct quote
Suggested a one-stop concierge system at City Hall for business owners.
Forum answerAlbany Scanner · Sep 1, 2026

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