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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Anderson City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 3 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Anderson voters can vote for up to two candidates in the City Council contest, which has two seats and three candidates.

Last day to register to vote · Oct 19

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What the next council decides

01Police building, Flock cameras and public safety3 sourced facts

Where it standsBoth candidates who attended a September 2026 forum said Anderson's police department needs a new or renovated building, and Flock cameras are under local scrutiny.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to address the police building and whether to use or continue Flock cameras.

02Zoning, housing and development3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted zoning changes in February 2026 under its state-required housing plan, and a data center and farmland were raised at the 2026 forum.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide on further zoning and development questions, including whether to consider a data center.

03City budget and fees2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council held a cost-of-service fee study workshop in March 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide on city fees and budget priorities.

2 notes on these statements

Stan L. Neutze and Amarjit Singh attended a September 2026 League of Women Voters forum for Anderson City Council candidates; Lexus L. Alexander was not in attendance. Shasta Scout · Sep 21, 2026

Mayor Dan Gallier and Council member Mike Gallagher's terms expire in 2026, and neither is a candidate for the two council seats on the ballot. Shasta Scout · Sep 21, 2026

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  1. 1. Anderson's police department building is in declining condition. What should the city do?

  2. 2. Should Anderson police keep using Flock license plate cameras?

  3. 3. Should Anderson support a data center being developed in the city?

  4. 4. How should the city treat the sale of kratom products?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.New · How Anderson is runWho runs Anderson, and what it costsThe city manager earns $231,462. See council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.

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The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Susie Baugh, Darin Hale, Bonnie Simmons2 on this ballot

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

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