Citrus Heights City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Charles Stone
Candidate for City Council District 2
Charles Stone is running for Citrus Heights City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against MariJane Lopez-Taff.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed; drop boxes open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRetired California Environmental Protection Agency investigator and attorney who served in the Army National Guard. Served as commander of the Citrus Heights American Legion from 2024 to 2026.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Retired Law Enforcement
Charles Stone was invited to the Sept. 29 candidate forum but was unable to attend because of a pre-existing commitment, the Sentinel reported. Citrus Heights Sentinel · Oct 3, 2026
Where Charles Stone stands: positions on the record
Police funding2 sourced positions
Names fully funding the Police Department as a top change he would pursue and says reducing the department was the wrong decision.
“I believe reducing the Police Department was the wrong decision.”
Own statementCitrus Heights Sentinel · Sep 1, 2026
Spoke at the July 2026 council meeting against cutting any officers from the Police Department.
Own statementCitrus Heights Sentinel · Jul 9, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
States that public safety must be the city's highest priority.
“I know public safety must be the City's highest priority.”
Own statementCandidate Statement of Charles Stone (City of Citrus Heights, District 2)
Sunrise Mall1 sourced position
Says the city's role in redevelopment should be setting rules and zoning, with developers and the market deciding which businesses operate.
“The City’s role should be to establish reasonable rules and zoning regulations, ensure development meets those standards, and then allow the market and the developer to determine which businesses will succeed.”
Own statementCitrus Heights Sentinel · Sep 1, 2026
Also running for City Council District 2
- MariJane Lopez-Taff (incumbent)
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