Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

American Canyon City Council Election 2026

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The candidates

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City Council · Vote for up to 2

Sindy BiedermanNapa County Office of Education trustee and retired Napa County probation officer. She founded American Canyon Troop Support.4sourced
Robert ColePresident of the World Marine Estates board and a former Vallejo public works maintenance worker. He served on the American Canyon Little League board.4sourced
Jim Giron4sourced
Jason KishineffNapa Valley College trustee representing Area 3, who describes himself as an activist focused on civil rights, environmentalism and small businesses.4sourced
David OroIncumbentSmall business owner and American Canyon councilmember, first appointed in 2017 and seeking a third term.5sourced

Voters choose up to two of five candidates for City Council; the two with the most votes win. The mayor is not on this ballot.

1 note on these statements

Councilmember Mark Joseph is not seeking reelection. The Press Democrat · Oct 2, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Brando CruzCouncilmember; term ends November 20282sourced Melissa LamattinaCouncilmember; term ends November 20282sourced Pierre WashingtonMayor; term ends November 20282sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz2 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesMeasure P sales tax, City budget gap, Growth and the Watson Ranch road Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

County elections officials begin mailing ballots (by this date)

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Measure P sales tax

Where it standsThe council voted 4-1 on June 16, 2026 to place a 1% sales tax, Measure P, on the Nov. 3 ballot.

What's on the tableIf voters approve it, the council decides how to spend the new general-fund revenue.

Measure P would raise the city's sales tax rate from 7.75% to 8.75% and is estimated to raise about $3.7 million a year. City of American Canyon

City budget gap

Where it standsThe city says its 2026-27 budget is balanced but projects a General Fund shortfall starting in 2027-28.

What's on the tableHow the council will close projected budget gaps through cuts, new revenue or both.

The city projects a General Fund shortfall of about $400,000 in fiscal year 2027/28, growing to about $4.1 million over five years. City of American Canyon
The council adopted the 2026-27 operating budget 5-0 on June 2, 2026. American Canyon City Council action minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026

Growth and the Watson Ranch road

Where it standsThe city lists Measure M, a voter initiative on a Watson Lane road connection, as withdrawn.

What's on the tableHow to guide development and road connections around Watson Ranch and Highway 29.

On June 2, 2026 the council adopted a resolution acknowledging the qualification of the Measure M initiative petition. American Canyon City Council action minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
The city's ballot measures page lists Measure M as an initiative petition that was withdrawn. City of American Canyon

Vacant warehouses and local economy

Where it standsCandidates at a Sept. 30 forum were asked about vacant warehouse space in the city's industrial area.

What's on the tableHow the city works to attract and keep businesses in its industrial and commercial areas.

Candidates were asked at the Sept. 30, 2026 chamber forum what they would do about vacant warehouse space in the industrial area. The Press Democrat · Oct 2, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. How should the city close its projected budget gaps?
2. What approach should American Canyon take to new residential development?

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Key dates

County elections officials begin mailing ballots (by this date)California Secretary of StateOct 5, 2026
Last day to register to vote onlineCalifornia Secretary of StateOct 19, 2026
Election Day; polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.California Secretary of StateNov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Brando Cruz, Melissa Lamattina, Pierre Washington2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

The City Council consists of four elected council members and a directly elected mayor, all serving four-year overlapping terms. City of American Canyon
The ballot includes candidates to fill two four-year City Council terms. City of American Canyon
The top two vote-getters in the at-large council race take seats on the dais. The Press Democrat · Aug 11, 2026

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