Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lincoln City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

4 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 1 · 1 seat

Holly AndreattaIncumbentLincoln City Council member seeking a third term after eight years of service. She says she is dedicated to protecting the small-town character, public safety, fiscal responsibility, and quality of life of the city.7sourced
Christine Colvin TreshchukLincoln resident since 2006 who has built and led businesses for more than 20 years.4sourced

City Council District 2 · 1 seat

Voters in District 1 choose one of two candidates and voters in District 2 choose one of two candidates for four-year City Council seats on Nov. 3, 2026.

1 note on these statements

Holly Andreatta and Ben Brown hold the two seats on the ballot; both terms end in December 2026. City of Lincoln

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Whitney EklundMayor Pro Tem, District 5; term ends December 20283sourced Richard PearlMayor, District 4; term ends December 20283sourced John ReedyCouncilmember, District 3; term ends December 20282sourced

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Match quiz2 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesMeasure F one-cent sales tax, Growth, development and fees, Utility rates Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Ballots mailed to all active registered voters

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Measure F one-cent sales tax

Where it standsThe council voted 5-0 on June 23, 2026 to place Measure F, a one-cent general sales tax, on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

What's on the tableHow the city uses new general-fund revenue if voters approve Measure F, or how it manages police, fire and other costs if they do not.

The City Council voted to place Measure F on the ballot on June 23, 2026, acting on its own motion rather than by voter petition. City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure F · Aug 7, 2026
If approved, the sales tax rate would rise from 7.250% to 8.250%, with an estimated $6,000,000 in additional annual local funding. City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure F · Aug 7, 2026
Measure F is a general tax, so revenue would go into the general fund for any lawful city program, and it passes with a majority of votes. City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure F · Aug 7, 2026
The measure would require an annual audit and a five-member Citizen Oversight Committee. City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure F · Aug 7, 2026

Growth, development and fees

Where it standsThe council approved changes to the Public Facilities Element Fee Schedule in May 2026 and added funds to the Downtown Master Plan contract in June 2026.

What's on the tableHow new housing and commercial development is approved and what it pays for, including fees, infrastructure and the downtown plan.

On May 26, 2026 the council adopted Resolution 2026-077 approving changes to the Public Facilities Element Fee Schedule. Lincoln City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026
On June 9, 2026 the council adopted Resolution 2026-085 authorizing a $38,738 contract amendment with Opticos Design, Inc. for the Downtown Master Plan project. Lincoln City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026

Utility rates

Where it standsAnnual water, wastewater and trash rate increases adopted in 2023 run through 2028, and the city lists new rates taking effect July 1, 2026.

What's on the tableWhether and how to adjust water, sewer and trash rates and how to fund system costs.

The city's 2023 notice said customers were paying 2013 water and wastewater rates and 2017 solid waste rates. City of Lincoln · Aug 8, 2023
The notice said that if adopted, the proposed rate adjustments would take effect October 1, 2023, with annual rate increases through 2028. City of Lincoln · Aug 8, 2023
The council introduced Ordinance 1064B on utility services by a 4-1 vote on August 8, 2023. Lincoln City Council minutes, August 8, 2023 · Aug 8, 2023
On June 9, 2026 the council received a report on the status of the water, wastewater and sewer funds; no action was taken. Lincoln City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026

Police and fire funding

Where it standsThe city says its 911 response, police and fire services are what Measure F is meant to maintain.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on police and fire staffing and how to pay for it.

The city says Lincoln usually has only four police officers on patrol at any one time. City of Lincoln
On June 9, 2026 the council adopted Resolution 2026-095 approving a full-time Police Records Supervisor position. Lincoln City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
The ballot question lists preventing cuts to police and fire protection and adding life-saving medical equipment among the uses of the Measure F funds. Placer County Elections

Gathering Inn lawsuit

Where it standsThe city is in ongoing litigation with The Gathering Inn over its proposed medical respite center at 1660 3rd Street.

What's on the tableWhether to continue the lawsuit and how the litigation is paid for.

The city says the facility is planned as a 60-bed medical respite center for people with a direct referral from a hospital. City of Lincoln
The city says it filed a Second Amended Complaint in the litigation on July 24, 2025. City of Lincoln
The Sacramento Bee reported that the city is paying an outside law firm and that one of the city's attorneys declined to disclose legal fees paid so far. The Sacramento Bee · Sep 22, 2026

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1. How should Lincoln treat the costs of new development?
2. How should Lincoln set water, sewer and trash rates?

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Key dates

Ballots mailed to all active registered votersPlacer County Quick Reference Calendar, November 3, 2026Oct 5, 2026
Registration deadline to be mailed voting materialsPlacer County Quick Reference Calendar, November 3, 2026Oct 19, 2026
Last day to request a ballot by mailPlacer County Quick Reference Calendar, November 3, 2026Oct 27, 2026
Election DayPlacer County Quick Reference Calendar, November 3, 2026Nov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Whitney Eklund, Richard Pearl, John Reedy2 on this ballot

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

A five-member City Council is elected by district to four-year terms, and terms are staggered. City of Lincoln
The City utilizes a mayoral rotation system, and the Mayor has a voice and vote in all proceedings of the City Council. City of Lincoln
The City transitioned from at-large to district elections beginning with the November 3, 2020 election, and the City has no term limits. City of Lincoln

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