Lincoln, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Lincoln City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026

Ben Brown

Candidate for City Council District 2 (incumbent)

4 candidates · 2 seats5 sourced positions

Ben Brown, the incumbent, is running for Lincoln City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Spencer Short.

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Lincoln small business owner and longtime tradesman seeking a second term on the City Council.

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

Where Ben Brown stands: positions on the record

Utility rates2 sourced positions

  • Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 1064B amending city code on solid waste, water and wastewater services, after a rate study (passed 4-1, August 2023).

    Council voteLincoln City Council minutes, August 8, 2023 · Aug 8, 2023

  • As reported by Gold Country Media

    Said he would support the 2023 utility rate increase despite the effect on his own household.

    “I don’t know how I’m going to take care of the increase for my family, but I can’t not support it.”

    Own statementGold Country Media · Aug 10, 2023

Gathering Inn litigation1 sourced position
Public safety staffing1 sourced position
Fiscal management1 sourced position

  • Describes government as protecting individual rights and property while being a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars.

    “I believe government exists to protect the rights and property of every individual while being a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars.”

    Own statementPlacer County Elections · Aug 7, 2026

What Ben Brown said vs. how Ben Brown voted

Utility rates

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