Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Eastvale City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

6 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

City Council District 1 · 1 seat

Todd RigbyIncumbentCouncilmember, District 14sourced
Dowa RossEastvale resident of 16 years studying public policy at UC Riverside. Volunteered with the City of Eastvale and its City Hall 101 program.2sourced
Rana Saba-HekmanEastvale District 1 candidate whose ballot designation is Educator / Writer / Homemaker.1sourced

City Council District 4 · 1 seat

Voters in District 1 and District 4 each choose one council member who lives in their district. Districts 2, 3 and 5 are not contested on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

5 notes on these statements

Jocelyn Yow is listed as the District 4 incumbent on the county candidate list, and she is not a candidate; the District 4 seat is open. Riverside County Registrar of Voters · Sep 11, 2026

The District 4 nomination period was extended to Aug. 12, 2026 because the incumbent did not file. City of Eastvale

The city clerk's Aug. 18, 2026 agenda proposed appointing the sole District 3 nominee, Clint Lorimore, and cancelling the District 3 election. Eastvale Special City Council agenda packet, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026

The county's final candidate list shows Eastvale City Council contests for District 1 and District 4. Riverside County Registrar of Voters · Sep 11, 2026

The next elections for Districts 2 and 5 are scheduled for Nov. 7, 2028. City of Eastvale

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Christian DincoCouncilmember, District 25sourced Clint LorimoreCouncilmember, District 3, and Mayor Pro Tem5sourced Mike McMinnCouncilmember, District 52sourced

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Match quiz2 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesE-bike regulation, Sheriff and fire contracts, Civic Center and downtown Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Vote-by-mail ballots begin to be mailed

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

E-bike regulation

Where it standsThe council introduced a revised e-bike ordinance on June 24, 2026, after denying the first one's second reading on June 10.

What's on the tableThe council elected in November will oversee how Eastvale regulates e-bikes, scooters and electric motorcycles.

On May 27, 2026 the council voted to introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 12.20 on electric bicycles, motorized scooters and off-highway electric motorcycles; Mayor Yow voted in opposition. Eastvale City Council minutes, May 27, 2026 · May 27, 2026
On June 10, 2026 the council voted to deny the second reading of that ordinance and bring the item back; Mayor Pro Tem Lorimore voted in opposition. Eastvale City Council minutes, June 10, 2026 · Jun 10, 2026
On June 24, 2026 the council voted to introduce a revised ordinance that prohibits e-bikes on sidewalks when a bikeway is adjacent and reduces the speed limit from 15 mph to 5 mph; Dinco and Yow voted in opposition. Eastvale City Council minutes, June 24, 2026 · Jun 24, 2026
The Aug. 12, 2026 agenda lists the second reading and adoption of the e-bike ordinance as item 11.13. Eastvale City Council agenda packet, Aug. 12, 2026 · Aug 12, 2026

Sheriff and fire contracts

Where it standsThe council renewed both county public safety agreements on June 10, 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the cost and service levels of the county Sheriff and fire agreements.

On June 10, 2026 the council voted unanimously to approve the renewal agreement with the County of Riverside for Sheriff's Department law enforcement services. Eastvale City Council minutes, June 10, 2026 · Jun 10, 2026
On June 10, 2026 the council voted unanimously to approve the cooperative agreement with the County of Riverside for fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and medical emergency services, $50,402,100 over 5 years. Eastvale City Council minutes, June 10, 2026 · Jun 10, 2026

Civic Center and downtown

Where it standsThe city is building a Civic Center on the Leal Property at Hamner and Limonite avenues, with a downtown commercial core planned beside it.

What's on the tableThe council will oversee Civic Center costs, schedule and the downtown commercial core.

The Civic Center is planned to include a new City Hall, Library and Innovation Center, Police Station, Public Plaza and Civic Park. City of Eastvale
On Dec. 10, 2025 the council voted unanimously to buy a lot at Premier Place and Hamner Avenue for Civic Center parking and to amend the capital improvement budget. Eastvale City Council minutes, Dec. 10, 2025 · Dec 10, 2025

Housing and density bonus projects

Where it standsThe council continued the Regent Land Company density bonus project to Sept. 9, 2026.

What's on the tableThe council decides density bonus agreements, tract maps and development reviews for housing projects.

On June 24, 2026 the council voted unanimously to continue the Regent Land Company density bonus agreement, Tentative Tract Map 39416 and major development review to Sept. 9, 2026. Eastvale City Council minutes, June 24, 2026 · Jun 24, 2026
The agenda describes Tentative Tract Map 39416 as subdividing four residential lots totaling 3.57 gross acres into 35 residential lots. Eastvale City Council agenda, June 24, 2026 (item 12.3) · Jun 24, 2026

Commercial and industrial growth

Where it standsThe council amended the Goodman Commerce Center at Eastvale Specific Plan in early 2026.

What's on the tableThe council decides specific plan amendments and development approvals for commercial and industrial areas.

On Jan. 28, 2026 the council voted unanimously to introduce Ordinance 26-02 amending the Goodman Commerce Center at Eastvale Specific Plan, which covers about 205 acres. Eastvale City Council minutes, Jan. 28, 2026 · Jan 28, 2026
On Feb. 11, 2026 the council adopted Ordinance 26-02 on second reading. Eastvale City Council minutes, Feb. 11, 2026 · Feb 11, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. What should Eastvale do about its proposed e-bike ordinance?
2. How should Eastvale handle its county Sheriff and fire service contracts?

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Key dates

Vote-by-mail ballots begin to be mailedRiverside County Registrar of VotersOct 5, 2026
Last day to register to voteRiverside County Registrar of VotersOct 19, 2026
Election Day (polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)City of Eastvale · Jun 29, 2026Nov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Christian Dinco, Clint Lorimore, Mike McMinn2 on this ballot

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

Eastvale is a general law city governed by a five-member City Council whose members are elected by district to four-year terms. City of Eastvale
Council terms are staggered, with two or three seats open every two years. City of Eastvale
The mayor is selected by the City Council on an annual basis. City of Eastvale
The mayor is recorded voting on council items, for example voting in opposition on the May 27, 2026 e-bike ordinance. Eastvale City Council minutes, May 27, 2026 · May 27, 2026

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