Highland, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Highland City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

3 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 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 2 · Unopposed

City Council District 4 · 1 seat

Voters in District 2 pick one candidate for their council seat and voters in District 4 pick one for theirs. Districts 1, 3 and 5 are not on the 2026 ballot.

3 notes on these statements

Jimmy Saldana is the only candidate listed for City Council District 2. San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Official Candidate List (updated Sept. 29, 2026) · Sep 29, 2026

The District 4 candidate list names Christy Marin and Jason Isaacs. San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Official Candidate List (updated Sept. 29, 2026) · Sep 29, 2026

Christy Marin was the only District 4 candidate who filed a candidate statement. San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Official Candidate List (updated Sept. 29, 2026) · Sep 29, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Gregory HoganHighland City Councilmember representing District 1.3sourcedPenny LilburnHighland City Councilmember representing District 3.2sourcedLarry McCallonHighland City Councilmember representing District 5.3sourced

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesMeasure E sales tax, Council compensation, E-bike rulesKey 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

Measure E sales tax

Where it standsVoters will decide Measure E, a 1% city sales tax placed on the ballot by the City Council.

What's on the tableThe council elected in 2026 would oversee the budget and spend any Measure E revenue as a general tax.

Council compensation

Where it standsThe council moved in 2026 to raise members' monthly pay to $1,600, to take effect after the November 2026 election.

What's on the tableMembers elected in 2026 would receive the adjusted pay if the ordinance is in effect.

E-bike rules

Where it standsThe council introduced an ordinance on April 14, 2026 setting rules for E-bikes and other electric mobility devices.

What's on the tableThe council decides how the city regulates and enforces E-bike and scooter use on public facilities and roadways.

San Manuel Village property

Where it standsOn May 12, 2026 the council approved an agreement to place the San Manuel Village property into trust for non-gaming purposes.

What's on the tableHow the City carries out its agreement with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation on the property.

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  1. 1. How should you vote on Measure E, the proposed 1% city sales tax?

  2. 2. What should council members be paid?

  3. 3. How should Highland handle unsafe E-bike and scooter use?

  4. 4. Should the San Manuel Village property be placed into trust for non-gaming purposes?

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Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Gregory Hogan, Penny Lilburn, Larry McCallon2 on this ballot

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

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