Eureka Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kim Bergel
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Kim Bergel, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Eureka in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Anil Dwivedi and Casey Dresser.
County elections officials begin mailing ballots; ballot drop-off locations open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayEureka's incumbent mayor, with eight years on the Eureka City Council before nearly four as mayor. She says she launched and led a Mental Health Initiative with seven town halls.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
Where Kim Bergel stands: positions on the record
Camping ordinance1 sourced position
as reported by the Times-Standard; not a direct quote
Said she was disappointed the council did not pass the camping ordinance last year, citing the LEAD diversion program.
“I was very disappointed when the camping ordinance failed”
Forum answerTimes-Standard · Oct 2, 2026
Rates and revenue1 sourced position
Cast the tie-breaking vote to approve a Recology solid waste rate increase of up to 8.52%, effective July 1, 2026 (passed 3-2, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Eureka · Aug 4, 2026
Role of the mayor1 sourced position
as reported by the Times-Standard; not a direct quote
Said the mayor's role in Eureka is ceremonial and not administrative, and described her job as listening to and supporting the community.
Forum answerTimes-Standard · Oct 2, 2026
Homeless services1 sourced position
Says she launched and led a Mental Health Initiative and supports the Uplift Eureka, CSET and CARE programs.
“I launched and led a Mental Health Initiative”
Own statementCity of Eureka candidate statement
Housing1 sourced position
as reported by the Times-Standard; not a direct quote
Said a large amount of housing is being built now and that new downtown tenants would likely benefit local businesses.
“There’s so much building happening currently”
Forum answerTimes-Standard · Oct 2, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for County Supervisor, District 4 in 2022 (lost).
Own statementLost Coast Outpost · Jul 17, 2026
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