Barbara Coler (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Fairfax Town Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Fairfax Town Council member whose current term expires in November 2028.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Barbara Coler
9 sourced01Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the 2026-27 operating and capital improvement budget (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Council voteFairfax Town Council minutes, June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Sales tax (Measure J)1 sourced position
Voted yes on placing a Town sales tax increase and extension (later Measure J) on the June 2, 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteFairfax Town Council minutes, March 4, 2026 · Mar 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Formula businesses2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a 45-day moratorium on formula business entitlements (passed 4-1, March 2026).
Council voteFairfax Town Council minutes, March 4, 2026 · Mar 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on extending the formula business moratorium until March 3, 2027 (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteFairfax Special Town Council minutes, April 17, 2026 · Apr 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on introducing an ordinance updating the Town's accessory dwelling unit rules to comply with changes in state law (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteFairfax Town Council minutes, April 15, 2026 · Apr 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Cannabis2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 905, repealing Town Code cannabis Sections 5.56.170 and 17.110.050 (passed 3-2, March 2026).
Council voteFairfax Town Council minutes, March 4, 2026 · Mar 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on denying a cannabis business permit application for 61 Bolinas Road (passed 3-1, with one abstention, July 2026).
Council voteFairfax Town Council minutes, July 1, 2026 · Jul 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Climate1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution supporting the Bay Area Air District's zero-emission building appliance rules (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteFairfax Town Council minutes, April 15, 2026 · Apr 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Town manager search1 sourced position
as reported by the Marin Independent Journal; not a direct quote
Said it is important for the council to move the town manager search forward quickly.
it’s important for us to get this on the road, move it forward, and see where we land”
Own statementMarin Independent Journal · Oct 11, 2026Link
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