Orland City Council · Nov 3, 2026
John
McDermott
John McDermott, the incumbent, is running for Orland City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Alex EnriquezIncumbent
- 02Sharon Lazorko
- 03John McDermottYou’re reading
- 04Andy Ramirez
Background
- About
- John McDermott is a member of the Orland City Council whose seat is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: John McDermott
10 sourced01Budget2 sourced positions
At an October 2026 forum, said he did not see the city in a budget-cut position and that public safety is the most important thing to protect.
But I would like to say that, again, the most important thing we need to protect is definitely our public safety”
Forum answerAction News Now · Oct 6, 2026Link
as summarized in the official minutes; not a direct quote
Thanked staff for the proposed 2026-27 budget and said he appreciated that the council was using sales tax revenue cautiously, with a focus on long-term fiscal stability.
Own statementOrland City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026Link
02Cannabis dispensaries1 sourced position
as reported by Action News Now; not a direct quote
Expressed personal support for legal cannabis sales and potential revenue, but said he does not see a dispensary for Orland right now, citing community opposition.
I just don't see it right now”
Forum answerAction News Now · Oct 6, 2026Link
03City manager2 sourced positions
as reported by Action News Now; not a direct quote
Said selecting the right city manager is central to restoring city employee morale.
Forum answerAction News Now · Oct 6, 2026Link
Voted yes on a contract hiring former City Manager Pete Carr as an advisor to the interim city manager (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteOrland City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04District elections3 sourced positions
Voted no on introducing an ordinance to establish district-based council elections (failed 2-3, July 2026).
Council voteOrland City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved to postpone district-based elections until 2028 (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteOrland City Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026Link
Voted yes to select Map 501 as the district map (passed 3-1, May 2026).
Council voteOrland City Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Flag policy1 sourced position
Moved to adopt a flag policy limiting displays on city property and city-maintained rights-of-way to government flags (passed 4-0, October 2025).
Council voteOrland City Council minutes, October 21, 2025 · Oct 21, 2025Link
06Council appointments1 sourced position
Moved to appoint Alex Enriquez to fill a council vacancy (passed 4-0, December 2025).
Council voteOrland City Council minutes, December 2, 2025 · Dec 2, 2025Link
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John McDermott: their words and their votes on the same issue
City manager
In their words
Said selecting the right city manager is central to restoring city employee morale.
Oct 6, 2026 ·as reported by Action News Now; not a direct quote ·Action News Now · Oct 6, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on a contract hiring former City Manager Pete Carr as an advisor to the interim city manager (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Jul 21, 2026 ·Orland City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
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