Lindsay City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Misty
Villarreal
Mayor and councilmember (at large); council term 2024-2028City of Lindsay
Misty Villarreal (Mayor and councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Lindsay City Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Mayor of Lindsay, who has taught at the Alternative High School in Lindsay for 18 years.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Misty Villarreal
5 sourced01Water3 sourced positions
Voted yes on authorizing release of a Statement of Qualifications to find firms interested in acquiring, operating and improving the city's water and wastewater systems (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteLindsay City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 (in the May 12, 2026 agenda packet) · Apr 14, 2026
At the mayor's direction, the council pulled agenda item 14.3, selection of a utility provider for the water and wastewater systems, from the June 9, 2026 agenda (agenda approved 5-0).
Council voteLindsay City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 (in the June 23, 2026 agenda packet) · Jun 9, 2026
as reported by The Sun-Gazette (2024 candidate Q&A)
Named water as a top issue when she ran in 2024.
I think the top ones right now would be really focusing on our water issue, making sure that our water is going to be not only cleaning it up, but also making sure that we have access to it.”
Own statementThe Sun-Gazette · Sep 16, 2024
02Assessments and fees1 sourced position
Voted yes to maintain current rates for all eight landscaping and lighting districts, with no increase (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteLindsay City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 (in the August 11, 2026 agenda packet) · Jul 21, 2026
03Housing and development1 sourced position
Voted yes on forming Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Services) and authorizing its special taxes (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteLindsay City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 (in the August 11, 2026 agenda packet) · Jul 21, 2026
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What Misty Villarreal said vs. how Misty Villarreal voted
Water
In their words
Named water as a top issue when she ran in 2024.
Sep 16, 2024 ·as reported by The Sun-Gazette (2024 candidate Q&A) ·The Sun-Gazette · Sep 16, 2024
On the record
Voted yes on authorizing release of a Statement of Qualifications to find firms interested in acquiring, operating and improving the city's water and wastewater systems (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Apr 14, 2026 ·Lindsay City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 (in the May 12, 2026 agenda packet) · Apr 14, 2026
At the mayor's direction, the council pulled agenda item 14.3, selection of a utility provider for the water and wastewater systems, from the June 9, 2026 agenda (agenda approved 5-0).
Jun 9, 2026 ·Lindsay City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 (in the June 23, 2026 agenda packet) · Jun 9, 2026
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