Fairfield Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Scott Tonnesen

Candidate for Mayor

11 candidates · 4 seats9 sourced positions

Scott Tonnesen is running for mayor of Fairfield in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Pam Bertani, Nikila Walker Gibson and George Kennedy.

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In-person early voting begins at the elections office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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Scott Tonnesen is a licensed mortgage broker and Fairfield's District 2 councilmember. He served eight years on the Fairfield Planning Commission and was elected to the council in 2020 and 2024.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Small Businessman / Councilmember
Endorsed by: Napa-Solano Central Labor Council; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; SEIU Local 1021; Napa Solano Building & Construction Trades Council; North Coast States Carpenters Union; Operating Engineers Local 3; Fairfield Police Officers Association; AAGG PAC; Northern Solano Realtors Association. Scott Tonnesen for Fairfield Mayor
Campaign website: scottformayor26.com

Pam Bertani (District 4) and Scott Tonnesen (District 2) are running for mayor; their council seats are not up this year, so they would remain on the council if they lose. Daily Republic

The Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce PAC endorsed Scott Tonnesen for mayor, K. Patrice Williams in District 1, Doug Carr in District 3 and Doriss Panduro in District 5. Daily Republic · Sep 20, 2026

Where Scott Tonnesen stands: positions on the record

Vista Ridge1 sourced position

Voted yes on the Vista Ridge zone change ordinance (passed 4-3, August 2025).
Council voteFairfield City Council minutes, Aug. 5, 2025 · Aug 5, 2025

Landscaping district refunds1 sourced position

Voted yes on refunding property owners in eight landscaping and lighting districts four years of the difference between current and 1996 assessment levels (passed 5-2, May 2026).
Council voteFairfield City Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026

Landscaping district assessments1 sourced position

Voted yes on setting 2026-27 assessment rates for eight landscaping and lighting districts at 1996 levels (passed 6-1, April 2026).
Council voteFairfield City Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026

Sales tax (Measure P)1 sourced position

Voted yes on a resolution supporting Measure P on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (passed 7-0, August 2026).
Council voteFairfield City Council minutes, Aug. 4, 2026 · Aug 4, 2026

City clerk (Measure Q)1 sourced position

Voted yes on a resolution supporting Measure Q on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (passed 7-0, August 2026).
Council voteFairfield City Council minutes, Aug. 4, 2026 · Aug 4, 2026

Mayor vacancy1 sourced position

Voted yes on appointing former Councilmember Rick Vaccaro to fill the vacant mayor's seat (passed 5-1, June 2026).
Council voteFairfield City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026

Downtown1 sourced position

Says he made revitalizing downtown Fairfield a priority on the council.
“I made revitalizing downtown a priority, helping turn it into the destination it is today.”
Own statementCity of Fairfield

Priorities1 sourced position

Lists supporting public safety, addressing homelessness, protecting Travis Air Force Base and creating good-paying jobs as his priorities for mayor.
Own statementCity of Fairfield

Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Fairfield City Council, District 2 in 2024 (won).
Own statementSolano County Registrar of Voters · Dec 3, 2024

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