Oakland City Council District 6 · Nov 3, 2026

Nancy S. Sidebotham

Candidate for City Council District 6

9 candidates · 4 seats5 sourced positions

Nancy S. Sidebotham is running for Oakland City Council District 6 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kevin E. Jenkins.

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Today

Tax preparer who has advocated for local businesses and chaired her neighborhood crime prevention council for two decades.

Where Nancy S. Sidebotham stands: positions on the record

Police staffing1 sourced position

as reported by The Oaklandside (2024); not a direct quote
In her 2024 at-large campaign, said the police department should have at least 1,000 officers.
Forum answerThe Oaklandside · Oct 2, 2024

Budget1 sourced position

as reported by The Oaklandside (2024); not a direct quote
In 2024, called for hiring an outside auditor to review Oakland's finances.
Forum answerThe Oaklandside · Oct 2, 2024

Housing1 sourced position

In 2024, said she supports more affordable housing built under existing rules.
“I’m for building more affordable housing, but it needs to be done by code, and through rules that are already set up”
Own statementThe Oaklandside · Oct 2, 2024

Questionnaires1 sourced position

Had not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey as of Oct. 2, 2026.
Own statementBallotpedia

Past candidacies1 sourced position

Ran for Oakland City Council, District 6 in 2022 (lost).
Own statementAlameda County Registrar of Voters · Nov 8, 2022

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