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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Cloverdale City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Will
Carter

Will Carter is running for Cloverdale City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 9 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Cloverdale business owner and IT service provider who serves as president of the Cloverdale Kiwanis Club.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Cloverdale Business Owner
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Endorsed by: Lists Councilmember Andrés Marquez and the North Bay Labor Council, AFL-CIO. Carter for Cloverdale campaign website
Campaign website: www.carterforcloverdale.com

The Press Democrat editorial board recommended Andrés Marquez, Chris Parker and Will Carter. The Press Democrat · Oct 5, 2026

On the record: Will Carter

5 sourced

01Growth1 sourced position

Says new development brings needed tax revenue but should not come at the cost of poor project placement, undue impact on residents or strain on city resources.
Own statementCarter for Cloverdale Link

02Street safety2 sourced positions

as reported by KRCB
Names transportation safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists as a top priority, citing poor sidewalk connections and minimal precautions for cyclists.
Own statementKRCB · Oct 2, 2026 Link
Says he will seek a Business Activity District under AB 43 to lower speeds to 25 and 20 mph on Cloverdale Boulevard between E 4th Street and Healdsburg Avenue.
Own statementSonoma County Bicycle Coalition Link

03Code enforcement1 sourced position

as reported by KRCB
Wants the city to expand code enforcement as it grows, eventually with a permanent code enforcement officer.
Own statementKRCB · Oct 2, 2026 Link

04City budget1 sourced position

Says the City of Cloverdale is deficit spending, which will slow progress on pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Own statementSonoma County Bicycle Coalition Link

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