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Orland City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Wade S.
Elliott

Wade S. Elliott, the incumbent, is running for Orland City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.

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Background

About: Wade Elliott is a former Orland City Council member whom the council appointed to a vacant seat in May 2026.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Appointed Incumbent
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

On the record: Wade S. Elliott

8 sourced

01Council appointments1 sourced position

Was appointed by the City Council to fill the seat vacated by Matt Romano (May 2026).
Council voteOrland City Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026 Link

02District elections2 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, 2026 Link How the council voted
as summarized in the official minutes; not a direct quote
Expressed opposition to the transition to district elections, noting that no lawsuit had been filed against the city.
Own statementOrland City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026 Link

03Budget1 sourced position

Said the priority is public safety and basic services, with a five-year plan rather than arbitrary cuts.
It's not about arbitrary cuts. It's about a five-year plan and beyond.”
Forum answerAction News Now · Oct 6, 2026 Link

04Cannabis dispensaries1 sourced position

Opposed dispensaries and opposed using cannabis revenue for city services.
I think funding city services with vice industry is a mistake”
Forum answerAction News Now · Oct 6, 2026 Link

05Growth and development1 sourced position

as reported by Action News Now; not a direct quote
Emphasized restoring trust, long-term financial planning and attracting investment through broader housing choices.
Forum answerAction News Now · Oct 6, 2026 Link

06City manager1 sourced position

Moved to approve 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, 2026 Link How the council voted

07City property1 sourced position

Moved to declare the city-owned building at 824 Fourth Street exempt surplus land, a step toward selling it (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteOrland City Council minutes, September 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026 Link

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Wade S. Elliott: their words and their votes on the same issue

District elections

In their words

Expressed opposition to the transition to district elections, noting that no lawsuit had been filed against the city.
Jul 21, 2026 ·as summarized in the official minutes; not a direct quote ·Orland City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026

On the record

Voted no on introducing an ordinance to establish district-based council elections (failed 2-3, July 2026).
Jul 21, 2026 ·Orland City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026

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