Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Placerville City Council Election 2026
3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 7 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
City Council
Vote for up to 3- Sean BriggsInformation technology supervisor at the state Department of Technology and former high school math teacher. He has worked for the state for more than 12 years.3sourced
- Terri CarrOwner of Clifton and Warren Feed and Pet Supply on Placerville Drive. She has owned a small business in Placerville since 1995.2sourced
- John ClericiIncumbentOwner of Clerici Consulting who serves on the Placerville City Council. He previously served on the council from 2014 to 2018 and was elected again in November 2022.8sourced
Evan QuirkFinance technology project manager at one of the nation's leading law firms. He has spent five years in technology project management.2sourced
- Spencer StevensonProductivity analyst at SMUD. He works to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce time spent on repetitive administrative tasks.2sourced
Dennis ThomasOwner of Robinson Pharmacy who has worked on Placerville's Main Street for 43 years. He served on the Placerville City Council from 2018 to 2022, including as mayor in 2021.3sourced
Tony WindleMain Street toy and candy shop owner and chair of the Placerville Economic Advisory Committee.2sourced
Placerville voters can vote for up to three candidates in the at-large City Council contest, which has three seats and seven candidates.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
Ryan CarterCouncilmember; current term 2024-20285sourced
- Jackie NeauVice-Mayor and Councilmember; current term 2024-20285sourced
Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.
What the next council decides
01City budget3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026/2027 budget in June 2026, and candidates and the incumbent describe flat revenue and rising costs.
What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to balance the city's general fund and what to spend on services and staffing.
- On June 23, 2026 the council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 operating budget and capital improvement budget by a 5-0 vote. Placerville City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
- Incumbent John Clerici said revenues are flat and costs are going up. Mountain Democrat · Sep 30, 2026
- On September 8, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to abolish a Code Enforcement Official and a Police Services Assistant position and approve a Building Official and an Associate Planner position. Placerville City Council minutes, September 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
02Water and sewer rates2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted five-year water and wastewater rate schedules in April 2026, with the first increase effective April 16, 2026.
What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the rate schedule, including pass-through of El Dorado Irrigation District wholesale water increases.
- On April 14, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to approve the 2026 water rates and, separately, the wastewater rates. Placerville City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
- The water rates are subject to automatic pass-through increases based on increases in the price of water from El Dorado Irrigation District. Placerville staff report · Apr 14, 2026
03City facilities and consolidation2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council bought 681 Main Street in June 2026 and directed staff to plan phased consolidation of city services there.
What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to carry out the consolidation and what to do with existing city buildings.
- On June 9, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to approve a $1,500,000 purchase of 681 Main Street using $1,000,000 in state grant funds and $500,000 from General Fund reserves. Placerville City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
- Incumbent John Clerici said selling the city and town halls, which require significant maintenance, is being considered. Mountain Democrat · Sep 30, 2026
04Housing zoning and navigation centers2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted zoning changes for low-barrier navigation centers and for multi-family minimum densities in August 2026.
What's on the tableThe next council will decide further zoning and housing-element implementation questions.
- On August 11, 2026 the council voted 3-2 to adopt an ordinance on regulations and permitted uses for low-barrier navigation centers; Councilmembers Carter and Yarbrough voted no. Placerville City Council minutes, August 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026
- On August 11, 2026 the council adopted Ordinance No. 1739 establishing minimum densities and amending conditional use provisions in multi-family residential zones to implement Housing Element Program A-5. Placerville City Council minutes, August 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026
05Main Street, signs and vacant properties2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council started a 12-month vacant parcel and building registration pilot and has been revising rules for Main Street A-frame signs.
What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to continue the vacant property program and how to regulate Main Street signs.
- On January 13, 2026 the council voted 4-1 to introduce a vacant parcel and building registration program; Councilmember Carter voted no. Placerville City Council minutes, January 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026
- On February 10, 2026 the council voted 4-1 to direct staff to bring back the A-frame sign ordinance with council revisions; Councilmember Neau voted no. Placerville City Council minutes, February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026
2 notes on these statements
Seven candidates are running for three seats; John Clerici is the only incumbent seeking reelection, and Dennis Thomas previously served on the council from 2018 to 2022. Sacramento Bee · Oct 3, 2026
Sean Briggs and Terri Carr were endorsed by the El Dorado County Republican Party, and Briggs, Carr and Dennis Thomas by Reform California, as reported by the Sacramento Bee. Sacramento Bee · Oct 3, 2026
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1. Water and sewer rates are scheduled to rise each year through 2030. What should the council do?
2. The city bought 681 Main Street to consolidate services. What should happen to city offices?
3. Should Placerville adopt zoning rules allowing low-barrier navigation centers?
4. Should owners of vacant parcels and buildings have to register them with the city?
Key dates
- Ballots mailed to voters (no later than)California Secretary of StateOct 5, 2026
- Last day to register to voteCalifornia Secretary of StateOct 19, 2026
- Election DayCalifornia Secretary of StateNov 3, 2026
The seat math
2 stay (not up this year): Ryan Carter, Jackie Neau3 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- The City Council is elected at large for four-year terms, with two and three seats elected alternately in even-numbered Novembers; the council elects the mayor and vice-mayor, who serve one-year terms. City of Placerville
- Three City Council seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for four-year terms ending November 2030. City of Placerville
- Five council members were present at the September 8, 2026 meeting: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau and Yarbrough. Placerville City Council minutes, September 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
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