Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Pleasant Hill City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

4 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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City Council District 3 · 1 seat

Jason SetoJason Seto is a lifelong Pleasant Hill resident running for District 3. He says he has served two years on the police chief's advisory panel.2sourced
Zac ShessIncumbentMayor and at-large Councilmember; term ends 20266sourced

City Council District 4 · 1 seat

Pleasant Hill elects council members by district: voters in District 3 and District 4 each choose one member for their district's seat. Districts 1, 2 and 5 are not on this ballot.

1 note on these statements

Zac Shess and Sue Noack were elected at-large in 2022; this is the first district election for Districts 3 and 4. City of Pleasant Hill

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Belle LaBelle La is the District 1 member of the Pleasant Hill City Council.5sourced Andrei ObolenskiyAndrei Obolenskiy is the District 2 member of the Pleasant Hill City Council.6sourced Amanda SzakatsAmanda Szakats is the District 5 member of the Pleasant Hill City Council.6sourced

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Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesRezoning and housing, City budget and pension costs, Gas-powered landscaping equipment Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Write-in candidacy period ends

Tue, Oct 20, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

Rezoning and housing

Where it standsThe council adopted Ordinance No. 978 in November 2025, rezoning 1,072 parcels, and has a study session on possible changes on October 19, 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether and where to change the zoning adopted in 2025.

The council voted 4-1 on Nov. 17, 2025 to adopt the ordinance that rezoned 1,072 parcels. Pleasant Hill City Council minutes, Nov. 17, 2025 (as attached to the Dec. 1, 2025 agenda) · Nov 17, 2025
A City Council study session on October 19, 2026 will give direction on possible rezoning in three named areas. City of Pleasant Hill
On March 16, 2026 the council directed staff to inquire with the state Housing and Community Development Department about potential amendments to Ordinance No. 978. City of Pleasant Hill

City budget and pension costs

Where it standsThe council adopted a two-year budget in June 2026, and staff say deficits are projected in both years without added cost cuts or revenue.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to address the projected budget gaps.

The staff report says that without additional cost reductions or revenue enhancements the city will have significant deficits in FY 26/27 and FY 27/28. Pleasant Hill staff report · Jun 15, 2026
The Budget Committee asked staff to bring back options in the first quarter of the fiscal year. Pleasant Hill staff report · Jun 15, 2026
The council adopted the biennial budget 5-0 on June 15, 2026. Pleasant Hill City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 (draft attached to the July 13, 2026 agenda) · Jun 15, 2026

Gas-powered landscaping equipment

Where it standsThe Planning Commission held a study session on September 22, 2026 on a proposed ordinance restricting gas-powered landscaping equipment.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether to adopt restrictions on gas-powered landscaping equipment.

The city notice says the General Plan and the Climate Action Plan both call for restrictions on gas-powered landscaping equipment. City of Pleasant Hill · Sep 4, 2026
The council adopted the Climate Action Plan 5-0 on April 6, 2026. Pleasant Hill City Council minutes, Apr. 6, 2026 (draft attached to the Apr. 20, 2026 agenda) · Apr 6, 2026

Traffic impact fees

Where it standsThe council approved updated traffic impact fees with a three-year phased increase in June 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee how the phased fee increase is carried out.

The council approved the updated fees and a three-year phased increase 4-1 on June 1, 2026. Pleasant Hill City Council minutes, June 1, 2026 (as attached to the June 15, 2026 agenda) · Jun 1, 2026

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1. The council rezoned 1,072 parcels in 2025. How much community process should come before rezoning votes?
2. How should the city treat accessory dwelling units (ADUs)?
3. The council approved a phased increase in traffic impact fees. What should the city do with them?

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Key dates

Write-in candidacy period endsCity of Pleasant HillOct 20, 2026
Election DayCity of Pleasant HillNov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Belle La, Andrei Obolenskiy, Amanda Szakats2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

Pleasant Hill voters will elect two City Councilmembers through district-based elections for Districts Three and Four on November 3, 2026. City of Pleasant Hill
The mayor is selected from the council's members at its first regular meeting in December, after the county sends election results. City of Pleasant Hill
Councilmembers serve staggered four-year terms, and there are no term limits. City of Pleasant Hill

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