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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Bishop City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 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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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Voters elect two at-large council members for four-year terms on Nov 3, 2026, from four candidates. Dennis Freundt, Jose Garcia and Karen Kong are not on the ballot.

Deadline to request a replacement ballot · Oct 27

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What the next council decides

01Water and sewer rates4 sourced facts

Where it standsNew water and sewer rates took effect July 1, 2026, with annual adjustments through July 1, 2030.

What's on the tableHow the yearly rate adjustments and the rate assistance program are carried out.

02Housing3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council updated its accessory dwelling unit rules in January 2026 and is moving forward with the Silver Peaks housing project.

What's on the tableZoning and permits for new homes, including Silver Peaks and ADUs.

03Streets and water lines3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council voted 3-2 to move the South Warren Street Improvements Project forward and awarded a West Line Street water main contract.

What's on the tableWhether to award the South Warren Street construction contract and how to fund street and sidewalk repairs.

  • The South Warren Street project was estimated to cost $2.54 million during final design in 2025. Inyo Register · Oct 6, 2026
  • Funding includes $1 million in federal earmark reimbursement and $1,419,213 from the city's Street and Sidewalk Capital Reserve Fund. Inyo Register · Oct 6, 2026
  • In March 2026 the council awarded a $2,313,710 construction contract for the West Line Street water main project, funded with an interfund loan from the General Fund. City of Bishop · Mar 23, 2026
04City budget2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the fiscal year 2026-27 budget 4-0 in June 2026.

What's on the tableNext year's budget and spending priorities.

05Downtown and business rules1 sourced fact

Where it standsIn January 2026 the council adopted an ordinance regulating mobile businesses such as food trucks.

What's on the tablePermit rules for downtown and small businesses.

  • In January 2026 the council adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 5.34 to the municipal code relating to mobile businesses, on a 5-0 vote. City of Bishop · Jan 12, 2026
1 note on these statements

All four candidates, Karen Schwartz, Stephen J. Muchovej, Tyler Beadle and Aaron Schat, answered questions at the Bishop Chamber of Commerce candidate forum. Inyo Register · Oct 6, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Bishop raise water and sewer rates to pay for system repairs?

  2. 2. Should the city help low-income households pay water and sewer bills?

  3. 3. Should Bishop change zoning to allow more kinds of homes?

  4. 4. What should come first in the city budget?

  5. 5. Should the city loosen rules for local businesses?

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 voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Dennis Freundt, Jose Garcia, Karen Kong2 on this ballot

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

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