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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Grass Valley City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Bob
Branstrom

Bob Branstrom is running for Grass Valley City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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22days to Nov 3

TodayOct 12

State voter registration deadlineOct 19

Election DayNov 3

The race · City Council

01Scott Beesley
02Bob BranstromYou’re reading
03Edward Peevey
04Paul Wright

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Background

About: Former Grass Valley City Council member who served from 2020 to 2024.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Retired Research Analyst
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Campaign website: www.branstrom4gvcouncil.com

On the record: Bob Branstrom

4 sourced

01Housing1 sourced position

Says reducing building costs through permit streamlining, manufactured housing and multi-family dwellings can help local workers find housing.
We need to look at ways to reduce building costs, including streamlining the permitting process, manufactured housing, and multi-family dwellings”
Own statementBob Branstrom campaign site

02Public safety1 sourced position

Wants the police and fire departments kept strong and community focused.
keeping our police and fire departments strong and community focused”
Own statementNevada County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements) · Sep 24, 2026

03City finances1 sourced position

Says he believes in responsible financial stewardship.
I believe in responsible financial stewardship”
Own statementNevada County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements) · Sep 24, 2026

04Downtown1 sourced position

Says he supported the Mill Street Plaza during his first term.
I supported the Mill Street Plaza”
Own statementBob Branstrom campaign site

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