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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Needles voter guide

Bond (Measure L)

Jul 28, 2026

Adopting Ordinance 684-AC, which submits a bond proposition taxing about $60 per $100,000 of assessed value to voters

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, July 2026

  • YesEllen CampbellVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 684-AC, which submits a bond proposition taxing about $60 per $100,000 of assessed value to voters (passed 6-0, July 2026).
  • YesHenry LongbrakeVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 684-AC, which submits a bond proposition taxing about $60 per $100,000 of assessed value to voters (passed 6-0, July 2026).
  • YesJamie McCorkleVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 684-AC, which submits a bond proposition taxing about $60 per $100,000 of assessed value to voters (passed 6-0, July 2026).
  • YesLarry FordVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 684-AC, which submits a bond proposition taxing about $60 per $100,000 of assessed value to voters (passed 6-0, July 2026).
  • YesTona BeltVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 684-AC, which submits a bond proposition taxing about $60 per $100,000 of assessed value to voters (passed 6-0, July 2026).

City of Needles · Jul 28, 2026Link

Budget

Jun 23, 2026

Adopting the city's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, June 2026

  • YesEllen CampbellMoved and voted yes on adopting the city's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesHenry LongbrakeVoted yes on adopting the city's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesJamie McCorkleVoted yes on adopting the city's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesLarry FordVoted yes on adopting the city's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesTona BeltVoted yes on adopting the city's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets (passed 6-0, June 2026).

City of Needles · Jun 23, 2026Link

Council pay (Measure D)

Jul 28, 2026

Resolution 2026-29, the council compensation ballot measure resolution

Result as recorded: passed 4-2, July 2026

  • YesHenry LongbrakeVoted yes on Resolution 2026-29, the council compensation ballot measure resolution (passed 4-2, July 2026).
  • YesJamie McCorkleVoted yes on Resolution 2026-29, the council compensation ballot measure resolution (passed 4-2, July 2026).
  • YesLarry FordVoted yes on Resolution 2026-29, the council compensation ballot measure resolution (passed 4-2, July 2026).
  • NoEllen CampbellVoted no on Resolution 2026-29, the council compensation ballot measure resolution (passed 4-2, July 2026).
  • NoTona BeltVoted no on Resolution 2026-29, the council compensation ballot measure resolution (passed 4-2, July 2026).

City of Needles · Jul 28, 2026Link

Electric rates

Sep 8, 2026

A 2.9% cost-of-living increase in the electric basic service charge and streetlight rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, September 2026

  • YesEllen CampbellVoted yes on a 2.9% cost-of-living increase in the electric basic service charge and streetlight rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026 (passed 7-0, September 2026).
  • YesHenry LongbrakeVoted yes on a 2.9% cost-of-living increase in the electric basic service charge and streetlight rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026 (passed 7-0, September 2026).
  • YesJamie McCorkleVoted yes on a 2.9% cost-of-living increase in the electric basic service charge and streetlight rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026 (passed 7-0, September 2026).
  • YesLarry FordVoted yes on a 2.9% cost-of-living increase in the electric basic service charge and streetlight rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026 (passed 7-0, September 2026).
  • YesTona BeltVoted yes on a 2.9% cost-of-living increase in the electric basic service charge and streetlight rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026 (passed 7-0, September 2026).

City of Needles · Sep 8, 2026Link

Kratom ban

Sep 8, 2026

Adopting Ordinance 686-AC, which prohibits the sale of kratom in Needles

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, September 2026

  • YesEllen CampbellVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 686-AC, which prohibits the sale of kratom in Needles (passed 6-0, September 2026).
  • YesHenry LongbrakeVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 686-AC, which prohibits the sale of kratom in Needles (passed 6-0, September 2026).
  • YesJamie McCorkleVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 686-AC, which prohibits the sale of kratom in Needles (passed 6-0, September 2026).
  • YesLarry FordMoved and voted yes on adopting Ordinance 686-AC, which prohibits the sale of kratom in Needles (passed 6-0, September 2026).
  • YesTona BeltVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 686-AC, which prohibits the sale of kratom in Needles (passed 6-0, September 2026).

City of Needles · Sep 8, 2026Link

Route 66 sign

May 26, 2026

Awarding the Downtown Route 66 Monument Sign contract to MJB Power LLC, up to $50,000

Result as recorded: passed 6-1, May 2026

  • YesHenry LongbrakeVoted yes on awarding the Downtown Route 66 Monument Sign contract to MJB Power LLC, up to $50,000 (passed 6-1, May 2026).
  • YesJamie McCorkleVoted yes on awarding the Downtown Route 66 Monument Sign contract to MJB Power LLC, up to $50,000 (passed 6-1, May 2026).
  • YesJanet JerniganVoted yes on awarding the Downtown Route 66 Monument Sign contract to MJB Power LLC, up to $50,000 (passed 6-1, May 2026).
  • YesLarry FordVoted yes on awarding the Downtown Route 66 Monument Sign contract to MJB Power LLC, up to $50,000 (passed 6-1, May 2026).
  • NoTona BeltVoted no on awarding the Downtown Route 66 Monument Sign contract to MJB Power LLC, up to $50,000 (passed 6-1, May 2026).

City of Needles · May 26, 2026Link

Tax collection

Sep 8, 2026

A motion to enforce delinquent transit occupancy tax

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, September 2026

  • YesHenry LongbrakeMade the motion to enforce delinquent transit occupancy tax and voted yes (passed 6-0, September 2026).
  • YesJamie McCorkleSeconded and voted yes on a motion to enforce delinquent transit occupancy tax (passed 6-0, September 2026).

City of Needles · Sep 8, 2026Link

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