Folsom City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Sarah Aquino
Candidate for City Council District 3 (incumbent)
Sarah Aquino, the incumbent, is running for Folsom City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jagadish “Jag” Nagendra.
Ballots mailed to all registered voters · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFolsom City Councilmember for District 3, first elected in 2018, and a life and health insurance broker. She served four years on the Folsom Cordova Unified School District board.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Councilwoman/Small Businesswoman
- Campaign website
- sarahaquino.com
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
Sarah Aquino and Barbara Leary said at the April 14, 2026 meeting that they will decline the additional council salary. Folsom City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
Where Sarah Aquino stands: positions on the record
Council pay1 sourced position
Wrote that she voted against tripling elected official pay.
“I voted against tripling elected official pay because I believe public service should be about serving the community, not self-enrichment.”
Own statementSarah Aquino
Charter measures1 sourced position
Voted against placing the three measures (city attorney, boards and commissions, campaign contribution limit) on the November 2026 ballot (each passed 3-1, July 2026).
Council voteFolsom City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026
Development projects1 sourced position
Moved to approve the Toll Brothers at Alder Creek subdivision map and planned development permit in the Folsom Plan Area (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteFolsom City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Voted for adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 operating and capital budgets (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteFolsom City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
Growth and infrastructure1 sourced position
Said land south of Highway 50 is already entitled for development.
“everything south of Highway 50, that land is entitled. Those folks have legal rights to develop that property. It's going to happen.”
Own statementFolsom Times Coffee with Candidates · Sep 30, 2026
Sales tax1 sourced position
Said she does not see an appetite for a sales tax measure at this time.
“I don't think there is an appetite in the city to explore a sales tax measure at this time.”
Own statementFolsom Times Coffee with Candidates · Sep 30, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Said the council has directed staff toward more 'missing middle' housing.
“We would like to see more of what you call that missing middle housing.”
Own statementFolsom Times Coffee with Candidates · Sep 30, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Folsom City Council, District 3 in 2022 (won).
Own statementFolsom City Council · Dec 12, 2022
Also running for City Council District 3
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