Redding, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Redding City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Mark Mezzano

Candidate for City Council

9 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

Mark Mezzano is running for Redding City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 9 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Retired California Highway Patrol sergeant who served on the Redding City Council from 2020 to 2024.

Endorsed by
Mayor Mike Littau, Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka and Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick, among others listed on his campaign site. Mark Mezzano campaign site
Campaign website
gowithmezzano.com

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Where Mark Mezzano stands: positions on the record

Homelessness1 sourced position

  • Supports stronger encampment enforcement, better coordination on mental health and substance abuse, and law-enforcement resources.

    “I support stronger encampment enforcement, better coordination on mental-health and substance-abuse issues, and the law-enforcement resources it takes to keep our parks, sidewalks, and neighborhoods safe.”

    Own statementMark Mezzano campaign site

Taxes1 sourced position

  • Opposes new taxes and says he will focus on controlling city spending and streamlining permitting.

    “I oppose new taxes and will focus on controlling city spending, streamlining business permitting, and supporting revitalization across all of Redding so local businesses can grow.”

    Own statementMark Mezzano campaign site

Environment1 sourced position

  • as reported by Action News Now

    Said at an environmental forum that Redding should make vegetation funding a priority, pointing to Chico's reserve for it.

    “they've got 6 figures in the bank to support the vegetation in their city, and we need to make that a priority”

    Forum answerAction News Now

Past candidacy1 sourced position

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