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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lindsay City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

All Lindsay voters may vote for up to two candidates for the two open at-large council seats. The mayor is chosen by the council and is not on the ballot.

Early voting begins at the Tulare County Registrar of Voters office · Oct 20

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What the next council decides

01Water: the proposed system sale and Well No. 114 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council started a process in April to find a buyer for the water and wastewater systems; the item to pick Cal Water was pulled from the June 9 agenda. Well No. 11 treatment work was awarded in July.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether the sale process returns, and how to fund water-supply projects.

02Assessments, fees and city finances4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council kept landscaping and lighting assessments flat for 2026-27 after residents objected, and staff plan new bids for the districts.

What's on the tableThe next council will set assessments and fees and oversee the city's finances and audits.

03New development and the Services special tax district4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council formed Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Services) in July on a property owner's petition and adopted its ordinance in August.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how new housing developments are approved and how they pay for city services.

04Parks and the Wellness Center pool3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe pool deck is being rebuilt after the council awarded the contract in July; the city plans to seek grants for a park renovation and a splash pad.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to spend on park improvements and which grants to pursue.

05Police and fire staffing2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe public safety director told the council in June that police staffing had improved and recruitment was drawing more applicants.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide public-safety staffing and budget levels.

2 notes on these statements

Councilmembers Yolanda Flores and Rosaena Sanchez, who hold the two seats on the ballot, did not file for reelection, so both seats are open. Porterville Recorder

The county lists four qualified candidates for the two seats: Anita Gustuson, Denyse Rodriguez, Adrian Solis and Stephanie Velasquez. Tulare County Elections

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  1. 1. When service-district costs rise, what should Lindsay do about the landscaping and lighting assessments residents pay?

  2. 2. How should a new housing development pay for the city services it needs?

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The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Adriana Nave, Joe Soria, Misty Villarreal2 on this ballot

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

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