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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.

Ione City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Linda
Smylie

Linda Smylie, the incumbent, is running for Ione City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Former Ione City Clerk and council member, appointed in August 2026 to fill a vacant council seat. She says she served four years as City Clerk, six years on the City Council, including as Mayor and Vice Mayor, and two years on the Planning Commission.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Retired Office Administrator
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

Linda Smylie was appointed to the seat left vacant by the resignation of Alison LaFayne in July 2026. Ledger Dispatch · Aug 26, 2026

All five candidates on the ballot answered the Ledger Dispatch candidate Q&A: Amanda M. Fisher-Naranjo, Dave Johnson, Jack Mitchell, Linda Smylie and Wes Windley. Ledger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026

On the record: Linda Smylie

6 sourced

01Schools1 sourced position

Says she wants Ione children to stay in Ione for their education and will work to keep students in local schools.
In my heart, I want Ione children to remain in Ione for their education. I’ll do everything I possibly can to keep our students in our schools.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026 Link

02City staffing and revenue1 sourced position

Says the city cannot cut police, fire, public works or City Hall staff and needs more revenue to add staff.
We cannot cut our police, fire, Public Works or City Hall staff. The goal should be to increase our staff to provide necessary services.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026 Link

03Downtown1 sourced position

Says she wants the Train Depot Park depot designated as historic and funding found for Main Street improvements.
I’d like to see the Depot at the Train Depot Park designated as Historic.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026 Link

04City budget1 sourced position

Voted yes on Resolution 2026-31 adopting the 2026-27 budget with an added $20,000 for human resources (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteIone City Council minutes, August 18, 2026 (in the Oct. 20, 2026 agenda packet) · Aug 18, 2026 Link How the council voted

05City contracts1 sourced position

Moved and voted yes on a contract with Weber, Ghio & Associates for city engineering services (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteIone City Council minutes, August 18, 2026 (in the Oct. 20, 2026 agenda packet) · Aug 18, 2026 Link

06Howard Park1 sourced position

Voted yes on an agreement with Amador County Little League West for use of softball fields at Howard Park (passed 4-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteIone City Council minutes, September 1, 2026 (in the Oct. 20, 2026 agenda packet) · Sep 1, 2026 Link How the council voted

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