Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lemoore City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 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 A · Unopposed

Glenn MurphyRetired Navy Photographer, as listed on the Kings County candidate list.1sourced

City Council District C · 1 seat

Only voters who live in Districts A and C vote this year, and each district elects one councilmember; Districts B, D and E vote in 2028.

2 notes on these statements

The county candidate list shows Stuart Lyons as the District A incumbent and Francis P Gornick as the District C incumbent; neither is listed among the candidates. Kings County Elections

Glenn Murphy is the only candidate listed for District A. Kings County Elections

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Jonathan BrewsterCouncilmember, District B; next election 20282sourced Jonathan CruzCouncilmember, District D; next election 20282sourced Patricia MatthewsMayor and Councilmember, District E1sourced

Start here

Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesHotel tax increase (Measure P), Police staffing, Roads and water systems Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Vote-by-mail ballots begin to be mailed

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Hotel tax increase (Measure P)

Where it standsVoters will decide on Nov. 3, 2026 whether to raise the hotel tax from 8% to 12%; the council placed it on the ballot July 7, 2026.

What's on the tableIf voters approve, the council will direct a new general-fund revenue source; if not, the rate stays at 8%.

The ballot question asks to increase the maximum Transient Occupancy (Hotel) Tax paid by hotel and vacation rental guests from 8% to 12%, providing approximately $512,000 annually for general City services. City of Lemoore Resolution 2026-22 (transient occupancy tax measure), July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026
The resolution says the revenue would go to the City's general fund and be used to pay for any general City services. City of Lemoore Resolution 2026-22 (transient occupancy tax measure), July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026

Police staffing

Where it standsThe city's proposed FY 2026-27 budget includes funding for adding a fourth beat to the police department.

What's on the tableThe council will oversee how much of the general fund goes to police staffing and equipment.

The budget transmittal letter says Public Safety includes funding for adding a fourth beat to the police department. City of Lemoore FY 26-27 Budget, transmittal letter · Jun 2, 2026
The letter says the Police Department accounts for approximately 52% of the total General Fund budget. City of Lemoore FY 26-27 Budget, transmittal letter · Jun 2, 2026

Roads and water systems

Where it standsThe proposed FY 2026-27 budget allocates resources to road rehabilitation and water and sewer upgrades.

What's on the tableThe council will set priorities and funding for road, water and sewer work across districts.

The budget transmittal letter says it allocates significant resources toward road rehabilitation, water and sewer upgrades, and facility maintenance. City of Lemoore FY 26-27 Budget, transmittal letter · Jun 2, 2026

Business growth and permitting

Where it standsThe proposed budget supports efforts to attract and retain businesses and revitalize downtown.

What's on the tableThe council will decide how the city supports business growth and downtown revitalization.

The budget transmittal letter says it supports initiatives to attract new businesses, retain existing employers, and stimulate downtown revitalization through streamlined processes and technological improvements. City of Lemoore FY 26-27 Budget, transmittal letter · Jun 2, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. How should the city maintain streets and water systems?
2. When money is limited, what should the council fund first?
3. How should the city handle permits for small businesses?

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Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.

Key dates

Vote-by-mail ballots begin to be mailedKings County ElectionsOct 5, 2026
Last day to register to vote in the electionKings County ElectionsOct 19, 2026
All vote centers openKings County ElectionsOct 31, 2026
Election DayKings County ElectionsNov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Jonathan Brewster, Jonathan Cruz, Patricia Matthews2 on this ballot

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

The City Council has five members, one from each of Districts A through E, who serve four-year terms. Kings County
Districts A and C are up for election in 2026. Kings County
The next elections for Districts B, D and E are in 2028. Kings County

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