Citrus Heights City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026

MariJane Lopez-Taff

Candidate for City Council District 2 (incumbent)

5 candidates · 3 seats10 sourced positions

MariJane Lopez-Taff, the incumbent, is running for Citrus Heights City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Charles Stone.

Vote-by-mail ballots mailed; drop boxes open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Mayor of Citrus Heights, elected to the District 2 seat in November 2022.

Where MariJane Lopez-Taff stands: positions on the record

Priorities1 sourced position

Lists public safety, economic growth, attainable housing and road improvements as her priorities.
“I will continue to prioritize public safety, economic growth, attainable housing, and road improvements to preserve the quality of life that makes Citrus Heights a great place to call home.”
Own statementCandidate Statement of MariJane Lopez-Taff (City of Citrus Heights, District 2)

Residential trash contract3 sourced positions

Voted yes on directing staff to issue a Request for Proposal for the residential waste and recycling contract (failed 2-3, February 2026).
Council voteCitrus Heights City Council minutes, meetings of Feb. 25, 2026 · Feb 25, 2026
Voted no on the amended residential waste and recycling agreement with Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC (passed 3-2, February 2026).
Council voteCitrus Heights City Council minutes, meetings of Feb. 25, 2026 · Feb 25, 2026
Said she disagrees with the council's residential waste contract decision and believes in open bidding processes.
“I believe in open bidding processes to ensure transparency and the ability for us to demonstrate that we are making the best and most informed decisions on behalf of our residents.”
Own statementCitrus Heights Sentinel · Sep 22, 2026

Sunrise Mall1 sourced position

Voted yes on the economic development and participation agreement with The Mettle Shop for a Sunrise Sports Center catalyst project (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteCitrus Heights City Council minutes, meetings of March 11, 2026 · Mar 11, 2026

SB 802 and homelessness2 sourced positions

Voted yes on adopting a neutral position on Senate Bill 802 (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteCitrus Heights City Council minutes, meetings of Jan. 28, 2026 · Jan 28, 2026
As reported by the Citrus Heights Sentinel; not a direct quote.
Said she did not agree with the new SB 802 mandate but that elected officials must be involved in overseeing homelessness funding.
Forum answerCitrus Heights Sentinel · Oct 3, 2026

Red-light cameras1 sourced position

Voted yes on a three-year agreement with Verra Mobility to continue the red-light camera enforcement program (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteCitrus Heights City Council minutes, meetings of May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026

Police funding1 sourced position

As reported by the Citrus Heights Sentinel; not a direct quote.
Said the Police Department needed more funding and raised concerns about the disbanding of the Traffic Unit.
Forum answerCitrus Heights Sentinel · Oct 3, 2026

City reserves1 sourced position

As reported by the Citrus Heights Sentinel; not a direct quote.
Said she would recommend the minimum 17 percent General Fund deposit into reserves instead of the preferred 25 percent.
Forum answerCitrus Heights Sentinel · Oct 3, 2026

In their words

Said she disagrees with the council's residential waste contract decision and believes in open bidding processes.
Sep 22, 2026 ·Citrus Heights Sentinel · Sep 22, 2026

On the record

Voted yes on directing staff to issue a Request for Proposal for the residential waste and recycling contract (failed 2-3, February 2026).
Feb 25, 2026 ·Citrus Heights City Council minutes, meetings of Feb. 25, 2026 · Feb 25, 2026
Voted no on the amended residential waste and recycling agreement with Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC (passed 3-2, February 2026).
Feb 25, 2026 ·Citrus Heights City Council minutes, meetings of Feb. 25, 2026 · Feb 25, 2026

In their words

Said she did not agree with the new SB 802 mandate but that elected officials must be involved in overseeing homelessness funding.
Oct 3, 2026 ·As reported by the Citrus Heights Sentinel; not a direct quote. ·Citrus Heights Sentinel · Oct 3, 2026

On the record

Voted yes on adopting a neutral position on Senate Bill 802 (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Jan 28, 2026 ·Citrus Heights City Council minutes, meetings of Jan. 28, 2026 · Jan 28, 2026

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