Eureka City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Janelle Jackson
Candidate for City Council Ward 3
Janelle Jackson is running for Eureka City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against G. Mario Fernandez.
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TodayLieutenant with the Cal Poly Humboldt Police Department and a 25-year law enforcement veteran.
Where Janelle Jackson stands: positions on the record
Camping ordinance1 sourced position
Criticized the council's decision to scrap the camping ordinance and said police should have enforcement available when someone refuses repeated requests to leave.
Own statementLost Coast Outpost · Oct 2, 2026
Parking and housing1 sourced position
Questioned converting downtown parking lots to housing and said the city should look at other properties.
Own statementLost Coast Outpost · Oct 2, 2026
Paid parking1 sourced position
Said she opposes paid parking, including smartphone-based payment systems.
Own statementLost Coast Outpost · Oct 2, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
as reported by the Times-Standard; not a direct quote
Said the state's next housing cycle requires 1,740 units in Eureka and that the city should choose wisely where it puts housing.
“I think we should choose wisely where we put our housing”
Forum answerTimes-Standard · Oct 2, 2026
Street redesigns1 sourced position
Cited the C Street Bike Boulevard and the planned G Street one as examples of residents not feeling informed or consulted.
Own statementLost Coast Outpost · Oct 2, 2026
Also running for City Council Ward 3
- G. Mario Fernandez (incumbent)
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