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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Livingston Mayor & City Council Election 2026

4 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 7 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters elect the mayor and all council members citywide; this year the mayor, two four-year council seats and one two-year short-term seat are on the ballot.

Last day to register to vote online · Oct 19

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What the next council decides

01Housing and rezoning3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August and September 2026 the council approved several general plan amendments and rezones to R-3 high-density residential.

What's on the tableWhich parcels are zoned for higher-density housing and which housing projects the city backs.

02Utility rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council reviewed the Willdan utility rate study on September 15, 2026; any increase must go through the Proposition 218 process.

What's on the tableHow much water, sewer and refuse rates rise to cover infrastructure needs and rebuild reserves.

03Livingston Rec-Plex3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved the general plan amendment for the Rec-Plex on September 15, 2026 and held first reading of the rezone.

What's on the tableWhether and how fast the city builds a recreation complex on five city-owned parcels, as funding becomes available.

04Fire and police funding3 sourced facts

Where it standsVoters approved Measure L in 2024, a one percent sales tax for police and fire purposes.

What's on the tableHow Measure L revenue is split between fire and police and how the city provides fire service.

05Appointed City Clerk (Measure T)2 sourced facts

Where it standsA November 2026 ballot question asks whether the City Clerk should be appointed instead of elected.

What's on the tableVoters decide the measure; if it passes, the council would appoint the clerk from November 2028 or an earlier vacancy.

  • The council's resolution puts the question Shall the office of the City Clerk be appointive? on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Merced County
  • If approved, the clerk would hold office at the pleasure of the council and would not need to be a city resident. Merced County
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Two candidates are on the ballot for mayor, Jason E. Roth and Japjeet Singh Uppal; four are on the ballot for two council seats, Gurpal S. Samra, Mohinder Kanda, Terika DeGraw and Parwinder Singh Uppal; Robert S. Wallis is the only candidate for the short-term council seat. Merced County · Aug 25, 2026

Japjeet Singh Uppal's current council term is listed by the city as expiring in November 2028. City of Livingston

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  1. 1. How should Livingston plan for higher-density housing?

  2. 2. Should Livingston build the Rec-Plex recreation complex?

  3. 3. How should Livingston provide fire service?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.New · How Livingston is runWho runs Livingston, and what it costsWho the city manager is, council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.

Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 4 on this ballot

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

  • Livingston has a council-manager form of government with a five-member City Council, overlapping terms, a two-year mayor term and four-year council terms. City of Livingston
  • The mayor presides at council meetings and has no more power or authority than other council members. City of Livingston
  • The mayor and councilmembers are elected at large; this year's ballot has one mayor seat, two four-year council seats and one two-year short-term council seat. Merced County

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