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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lakeport City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 3 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters citywide choose up to two of three candidates for two four-year City Council seats.

Election Day; polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. · Nov 3

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What the next council decides

01Water and sewer3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city hired a consultant for a water and sewer rate study and is funding design of a water main with fire suppression south of town.

What's on the tableWhether to change water and sewer rates after the study and how to pay for water system projects.

02Traffic and pedestrian safety2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a Vision Zero framework in May 2026 and is testing an all-way stop at 11th Street and Forbes Street.

What's on the tableWhether to keep or expand traffic-calming measures after the pilot results come back.

03City budget2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved mid-year budget amendments for 2025/2026 in March 2026 and accepted the city's annual financial report.

What's on the tableHow to fund infrastructure projects within the yearly budget and when to draw on reserves.

04Housing1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe city is seeking public input on housing and community development needs for a possible Community Development Block Grant application.

What's on the tableWhich housing and community projects to pursue with state grant funds and how to meet the city's housing plans.

2 notes on these statements

The City of Lakeport's 2026 candidate list on its elections page also names Charles F. Simon, with the designation IHSS Care Provider. City of Lakeport

The filing period for write-in candidates for Lakeport City Council runs through Oct. 20, 2026. City of Lakeport

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  1. 1. Should the city spend reserve funds on infrastructure projects?

  2. 2. Should the city add more traffic-calming measures to slow drivers?

  3. 3. Should downtown Main Street have fewer traffic lanes?

  4. 4. Should Lakeport work to expand its housing supply?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted5 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Kim Costa, Kenny Parlet, Christina Price2 on this ballot

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

  • The Lakeport City Council has five members elected to staggered four-year terms. City of Lakeport
  • The Council selects a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem from among its members to serve a one-year term. City of Lakeport
  • The Nov. 3, 2026 ballot includes the election of two Council Members for four-year terms. City of Lakeport
  • The official candidate list dated Aug. 11, 2026 names three qualified candidates: Brandon Disney, Stacey Mattina and Carl Ross Porter. City of Lakeport · Aug 11, 2026

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