Folsom City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Justin Hurst
Candidate for City Council District 5
Justin Hurst is running for Folsom City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Anna Rohrbough.
Ballots mailed to all registered voters · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFolsom Planning Commissioner who works as a government relations and advocacy manager. He previously worked for the California Department of Finance.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Government Advocacy Manager
- Campaign website
- www.justinhurst.org
Seven candidates qualified for three seats: Mike Kozlowski, Paul Kerfeld and Chad Vander Veen in District 1; Sarah Aquino and Jagadish “Jag” Nagendra in District 3; and Anna Rohrbough and Justin Hurst in District 5. City of Folsom
Where Justin Hurst stands: positions on the record
Sales tax1 sourced position
Said he would support a measure like Measure G returning eventually, but not in the next few years.
“while I would be supportive of something eventually like Measure G coming back to the ballot, I don’t think that’s something that’s possible in the next few years”
Own statementFolsom Times Coffee with Candidates · Oct 1, 2026
Housing2 sourced positions
His campaign site lists expanding 'missing middle' housing as a priority.
“Work with developers to expand "missing middle" housing options so the middle class can afford to call Folsom home.”
Own statementJustin Hurst campaign site
As a Planning Commissioner, voted to recommend adopting objective development and design standards for certain overlay areas, replacing the multifamily design guidelines (passed 7-0, October 2025).
Commission voteFolsom Planning Commission minutes, October 15, 2025 · Oct 15, 2025
City budget1 sourced position
Said he wants a budget commission to add citizen input to the budget process.
“I would like to establish a budget commission for the city to just have more citizen input in the budget making process”
Forum answerThe Sacramento Bee
Development projects2 sourced positions
As a Planning Commissioner, seconded the motion to recommend approving the Toll Brothers at Alder Creek project (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Commission voteFolsom Planning Commission minutes, May 20, 2026 · May 20, 2026
As a Planning Commissioner, voted for extending the permit for the 238-unit Independence at Folsom Ranch Apartments (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Commission voteFolsom Planning Commission minutes, March 18, 2026 · Mar 18, 2026
Also running for City Council District 5
- Anna Rohrbough (incumbent)
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