Newman City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Shane
Tomlinson
Shane Tomlinson, the incumbent, is running for Newman City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
The race · City Council
- 01Scott BallIncumbent
- 02Brett Short
- 03Shane TomlinsonYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Incumbent Newman City Council member whose current term ends in November 2026.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Shane Tomlinson
3 sourced01School resource officer1 sourced position
Voted yes to authorize an agreement with the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District for school resource officer services (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Newman · Sep 8, 2026
02Street repair1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-29, awarding the 2026 Measure L Road Rehabilitation Project contract to United Pavement Maintenance (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Newman · Jul 14, 2026
03Police chief1 sourced position
Voted yes to authorize an employment agreement with Raymond Framstad as police chief (passed 4-0 with one member absent, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Newman · Jul 28, 2026
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