Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Loomis Town Council Election 2026
3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 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.
Town Council
Vote for up to 3- Amanda CortezIncumbentLoomis Town Councilmember and retired delivery driver who moved to Loomis in 2004. She is the Town's representative on the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency.9sourced
- Randy GreenU.S. Army veteran and retired fire chief officer. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.2sourced
- David RingIncumbentLoomis Town Councilmember and former mayor of Loomis. He serves as the council liaison to local schools and the Loomis Library.8sourced
- Stephanie YoungbloodIncumbentLoomis Town Councilmember, elected in 2022, who served as mayor of Loomis in 2024. She began her career in the California State Assembly and has worked for the California State Sheriffs' Association and the California Department of Water Resources.9sourced
Voters townwide choose up to three of the four candidates for three four-year Town Council seats on Nov. 3, 2026.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
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- Governor
- Xavier Becerra · Democratic
- Steve Hilton · Republican
- Also statewideLieutenant Governor · Secretary of State · Controller · Treasurer · Attorney General · Insurance Commissioner · Superintendent of Public Instruction · Board of Equalization Member
- Statewide measures14 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
- Danny CartwrightMayor Pro Tempore, selected in December 2025 for a term through December 20267sourced
- Jan Clark-CretsMayor, selected in December 2025 for a term through December 20267sourced
Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.
What the next council decides
01Road repair and traffic2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted a new pavement management program in June 2026 and set up a General Fund reserve for street repairs in August 2026.
What's on the tableWhich streets get repaired first, how to pay for it, and whether to form street maintenance districts.
- In June 2026 the council approved the 2025/2026 Pavement Management Program update and authorized staff to evaluate street maintenance districts. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
- In July 2026 the council chose to rehabilitate Stone Road by expanding the 2026 street resurfacing program. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026
02Growth and housing3 sourced facts
Where it standsLoomis is updating its rules for accessory dwelling units to match state law and approved a 24-lot subdivision in December 2025.
What's on the tableHow the town handles new subdivisions, ADUs and lot splits allowed under state law.
- In December 2025 the council approved the Carménère Estates vesting tentative map, a 24-lot subdivision on 98 acres off Delmar Avenue. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, December 9, 2025 · Dec 9, 2025
- In June 2026 the council adopted an urgency ordinance to align the town's ADU rules with changes in state law. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
- In July 2026 the council received a presentation on Senate Bill 9, the state law on lot splits and two-unit housing in single-family zones. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026
03Town budget and fees3 sourced facts
Where it standsStaff reported in February 2026 that the town was operating on budget, and the council updated its user fees in May 2026.
What's on the tableHow to fund town services, roads and staff in future budgets.
- At the fiscal year 2025/26 midyear review, staff reported that the town is operating on budget. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026
- In May 2026 the council approved a resolution amending the schedule of fees for town services. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
- In June 2026 the council approved amendments to the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026/27. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
04Downtown Entertainment Zone3 sourced facts
Where it standsA proposed Entertainment Zone along Taylor Road was tabled in February 2026.
What's on the tableWhether to bring back an Entertainment Zone ordinance for downtown Loomis.
- Senate Bill 969 allows California cities to set up Entertainment Zones, and the Loomis Retail Association proposed one along Taylor Road. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026
- In February 2026 the council voted 4-1 to table the Entertainment Zone item and bring it back at a later date. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026
- In March 2026 the mayor read a letter from members of the downtown Loomis business community withdrawing their support of the Entertainment Zone. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, March 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026
05Short-term rentals2 sourced facts
Where it standsResidents have asked the town to allow short-term rentals, and the council has asked for more study.
What's on the tableWhether Loomis writes rules allowing short-term rentals.
- In July 2026 three residents asked the town to adopt an ordinance allowing short-term rentals. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026
- At an August 2026 workshop the council directed staff to keep studying short-term rentals and take the topic to the Economic Development Commission and Planning Commission first. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, August 13, 2026 (special meeting) · Aug 13, 2026
06Public safety2 sourced facts
Where it standsLoomis contracts with the Placer County Sheriff for police services and is served by the South Placer Fire District.
What's on the tableHow much the town spends on law enforcement and fire services.
- In July 2026 the council authorized the town manager to sign a law enforcement services contract with the Placer County Sheriff-Coroner. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026
- In September 2026 the council approved the South Placer Fire District Mitigation Fee Act annual report. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, September 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
2 notes on these statements
Amanda Cortez, David Ring and Stephanie Youngblood are current members of the Town Council. Town of Loomis
Stephanie Youngblood was absent from the June 9, 2026 regular meeting. Loomis Town Council draft action minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
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1. How high a priority should road repair and traffic be for the town?
2. How fast should Loomis grow?
3. Should the town look for new revenue to pay for services?
Key dates
- Vote-by-mail ballots begin to be mailedPlacer County ElectionsOct 5, 2026
- Last day to register to votePlacer County ElectionsOct 19, 2026
- First vote centers openPlacer County ElectionsOct 24, 2026
- Election DayPlacer County ElectionsNov 3, 2026
The seat math
2 stay (not up this year): Danny Cartwright, Jan Clark-Crets3 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- The Town Council has five elected members who serve four-year terms. Town of Loomis
- Three full-term Town Council seats are on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. Placer County Elections
- The council member with the most votes in the latest election becomes Mayor Pro Tempore the first year and Mayor the second year. Town of Loomis
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