Petaluma City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Brent Newell
Candidate for City Council District 2
Brent Newell is running for Petaluma City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John Shribbs.
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TodayEnvironmental attorney and Petaluma Planning Commissioner. He says he has represented community-based organizations in court, before local governments and in the Legislature.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Environmental Attorney
Elece Hempel withdrew her candidacy in District 2, leaving Brent Newell as the challenger to John Shribbs, according to the Argus-Courier. Petaluma Argus-Courier · Aug 11, 2026
Where Brent Newell stands: positions on the record
Affordable housing1 sourced position
Says his first priority is more affordable housing.
“The first priority is more affordable housing.”
Own statementSonoma County Registrar of Voters
Residential care facilities1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution recommending the council adopt zoning changes for residential care facilities (passed 7-0, December 2025).
Commission votePetaluma Planning Commission minutes, December 9, 2025 · Dec 9, 2025
Senior housing project1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution approving the site plan for Gallaher Senior Living, 82 senior apartments and eight memory care rooms (passed 7-0, December 2025).
Commission votePetaluma Planning Commission minutes, December 9, 2025 · Dec 9, 2025
Also running for City Council District 2
- John Shribbs (incumbent)
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