Clayton, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Clayton City Council Election 2026

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The City Council appointed Maria Shulman, Charlie Schmidt and Nate Brzovich to the Planning Commission (passed 5-0, July 7, 2026). Clayton City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 (in Aug. 18, 2026 agenda packet) · Jul 7, 2026

Measure N is on Clayton's November 3, 2026 ballot and would renew a special tax for citywide landscape maintenance for 10 years. Ballotpedia

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Jim Diaz2sourcedRichard G. EneaVice Mayor of Clayton's City Council.3sourcedLetecia “Holly” Tillman2sourced

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Match quiz1 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decides1% sales tax, Landscape maintenance tax (Measure N), Deferred maintenance and the libraryKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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What the next council decides

1% sales tax

Where it standsThe council voted 5-0 in June 2026 to put a 1% city sales tax on the Nov. 3 ballot.

What's on the tableHow to spend roughly $1 million a year if voters approve it, after covering the projected deficit.

Landscape maintenance tax (Measure N)

Where it standsMeasure N asks voters to extend the existing special tax for ten years at a new rate.

What's on the tableHow the district's trails, roadway landscaping and weed abatement are run under the citizens' committee oversight.

Deferred maintenance and the library

Where it standsCity staff describe a long list of deferred maintenance and a library project funded only for its first phase.

What's on the tableHow to prioritize roads, parks, facilities and library improvements against other needs.

Truck traffic near Mt. Diablo Elementary

Where it standsOn Sept. 1, 2026 the council formed an ad hoc committee to look at safety on Mitchell Canyon Road.

What's on the tableWhether and how to limit truck traffic during school drop-off and pick-up.

State housing requirements

Where it standsTrupiano's campaign site says Clayton's Sixth Housing Element has been certified by the state.

What's on the tableHow the city carries out its housing plan and reviews development proposals.

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  1. 1. Should Clayton approve a 1% city sales tax to fund services and projects?

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The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Jim Diaz, Richard G. Enea, Letecia “Holly” Tillman2 on this ballot

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

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