Galt, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Galt City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

3 contests

4 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

City Council District 1 · Unopposed

City Council District 3 · Unopposed

City Council District 5 · 1 seat

Voters elect council members by district for the first time; Districts 1, 3 and 5 are on the ballot and each voter votes only in their own district.

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Mark A. Jackson (District 1) and Bonnie Rodriguez (District 3) are running unopposed; Paul Sandhu and Tom Silva face each other in District 5. Sacramento Bee

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Mathew PrattonCouncilmember; term ends 20285sourcedTim ReedVice Mayor and Councilmember; term ends 20284sourced

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Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesGrowth and development, Police and public safety, HomelessnessKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Next date

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Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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What the next council decides

Growth and development

Where it standsCouncil approved the Dry Creek West project in May 2026, and Galt elects council members by district for the first time this year.

What's on the tableWhich housing and commercial projects move forward, and how development fees are set.

Police and public safety

Where it standsThe council approved $1.5 million for police cameras and drones in May 2026 and expanded the gun range project budget in August.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on police equipment and facilities.

Homelessness

Where it standsGalt has backed a countywide homelessness and housing system led by a new Continuum of Care Board.

What's on the tableHow Galt works with Sacramento County on homelessness programs.

City budget and council pay

Where it standsThe council adopted the FY2026-27 budget in June 2026 and updated council salaries by ordinance in January.

What's on the tableThe next budget, fees and compensation.

Who matches you?

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  1. 1. How should Galt prioritize police spending?

  2. 2. Who should lead Galt's response to homelessness?

  3. 3. Should the council raise its own salaries?

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Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Mathew Pratton, Tim Reed3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • The five-member City Council elects council members by district under Ordinance No. 2025-04, with district elections introduced in 2026. City of Galt
  • The three seats on the 2026 ballot are for a term ending 2030. City of Galt
  • The City Council selects the mayor and vice mayor from among its members. Galt Herald · Dec 10, 2025

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