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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot. Endorsed by the Placer County Republican Party.

Loomis Town Council · Nov 3, 2026

Amanda
Cortez

Amanda Cortez, the incumbent, is running for Loomis Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Loomis 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.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Councilmember, Town of Loomis
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6 Endorsed by the Placer County Republican Party. Amanda Cortez for Loomis Town CouncilCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
Endorsed by: Lists Assemblyman Kevin Kiley, Assemblyman Joe Patterson, Councilmember Danny Cartwright, the Placer County Republican Party, the California Republican Assembly and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 among her endorsements. Amanda Cortez for Loomis Town Council
Campaign website: cortezforloomis.com

Amanda Cortez, David Ring and Stephanie Youngblood are current members of the Town Council. Town of Loomis

On the record: Amanda Cortez

9 sourced

01Roads2 sourced positions

Says reducing congestion, improving traffic flow, expanding sidewalks and investing in infrastructure remain among her highest priorities.
Reducing congestion, improving traffic flow, expanding safe sidewalks, and investing in infrastructure that protects our residents and supports our quality of life will remain among my highest priorities.”
Own statementAmanda Cortez for Loomis Town Council Link
Voted yes on the 2025/2026 Pavement Management Program update and on having staff study street maintenance districts (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteLoomis Town Council draft action minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026 Link How the council voted

02Horseshoe Bar Road interchange1 sourced position

Says she revived the Horseshoe Bar Road/I-80 Interchange Project and helped secure a $1 million state appropriation for it.
I also revived the long-dormant Horseshoe Bar Road/I-80 Interchange Project, helping secure a $1 million state appropriation to improve safety, reduce congestion, and meet our community’s growing transportation needs.”
Own statementPlacer County Elections Link

03Local control1 sourced position

Says Loomis needs leadership that will keep local decisions in local hands as state mandates erode local control.
Loomis needs experienced leadership that will stand up for our community and fight to keep local decisions in local hands.”
Own statementAmanda Cortez for Loomis Town Council Link

04Growth1 sourced position

Says she has promoted responsible growth that preserves the town's small-town character.
Throughout my service, I have fought to protect local control, practiced sound fiscal stewardship, supported small businesses, and promoted thoughtful, responsible growth that preserves Loomis’ small-town character and rich heritage.”
Own statementPlacer County Elections Link

05Entertainment Zone1 sourced position

Voted yes on tabling the Entertainment Zone ordinance and bringing it back at a later date (passed 4-1, Feb. 2026).
Council voteLoomis Town Council draft action minutes, February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026 Link How the council voted

06Signs1 sourced position

Voted yes on the first reading of sign ordinance changes that set rules for programmable digital display signs (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteLoomis Town Council draft action minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026 Link How the council voted

07Economic development1 sourced position

Voted yes on the first reading of an ordinance changing the Economic Development Commission rules (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteLoomis Town Council draft action minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026 Link How the council voted

08Housing development1 sourced position

Voted yes on approving the 24-lot Carménère Estates subdivision on Delmar Avenue and its environmental review (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteLoomis Town Council draft action minutes, December 9, 2025 · Dec 9, 2025 Link How the council voted

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