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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Red Bluff City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 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.

Three of the five City Council seats are on the ballot in one contest where voters choose up to three of the four candidates.

Last day to register to vote online · Oct 19

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What the next council decides

01Roads and Measure S4 sourced facts

Where it standsVoters approved the Measure S road sales tax in June 2026, and the council is setting up its fund and oversight committee.

What's on the tableHow the council carries out the road tax, including the oversight committee and street repair spending.

02Tobacco retailer permits3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved the first reading of a tobacco retailer permit ordinance in August 2026, with changes, and it is to return.

What's on the tableWhether to give final approval to the tobacco retailer permit ordinance and what the penalty for violations will be.

03Parking limit2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved raising the general parking limit from 24 hours to 72 hours in August 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to add options for residents without off-street parking, which the council said it would like to discuss later.

04Water and wastewater utilities2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council discussed ownership and operating options for the city water and wastewater utilities in August 2026.

What's on the tableHow the city operates its water and wastewater systems and sets the fees for them.

2 notes on these statements

Patrick Hurton's City Council term ends on December 2, 2026. City of Red Bluff Legistar

Cassie Pope holds the seat as an appointee; she is listed on the ballot as an appointed incumbent. Tehama County · Sep 1, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Red Bluff use the new road sales tax revenue?

  2. 2. Should Red Bluff require a city permit to sell tobacco?

  3. 3. How long should a vehicle be allowed to park on a city street?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.New · How Red Bluff is runWho runs Red Bluff, and what it costsThe city manager earns $196,875. See council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.

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The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Mark Clement, JR Gonzales3 on this ballot

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

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