Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Redlands City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

3 contests

5 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

City Council District 1 · 1 seat

Denise DavisIncumbentCouncilmember, District 1; current term 2022-20267sourced
Doug GonzalesSmall business owner and Marine Corps veteran who chairs the Redlands Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. He served 25 years in the Marine Corps.5sourced
Andrew HoderRetired airline pilot on the ballot for Redlands City Council, District 1.4sourced

City Council District 3 · Unopposed

Mario SaucedoIncumbentMayor and Councilmember, District 3; current term 2022-20265sourced

City Council District 5 · Unopposed

Paul BarichIncumbentCouncilmember, District 5; current term 2022-20265sourced

Voters in Districts 1, 3 and 5 each choose one council member who lives in their district. Districts 2 and 4 are not on the 2026 ballot.

1 note on these statements

Mario Saucedo (District 3) and Paul Barich (District 5) are the only candidates listed for their seats; District 1 has three candidates. San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: Candidate List, Nov. 3, 2026 · Sep 29, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Marc ShawMayor Pro Tempore and Councilmember, District 4; current term 2024-20283sourced Eddie TejedaCouncilmember, District 2; current term 2024-20283sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz6 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesBan on new warehouses, Budget cuts and event support, Permanent supportive housing site Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Mail ballots delivered to the Post Office; early voting begins

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Ban on new warehouses

Where it standsThe council voted 5-0 in November 2025 to have staff draft a ban, and on Sept. 1, 2026 continued the ordinance hearing to Oct. 6, 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to adopt the ban and how much existing warehouses may expand or modernize.

Under the proposed ordinance, new warehouses and logistics distribution centers would no longer be allowed in commercial and industrial zones. Community Forward Redlands · Sep 3, 2026
The definition covers warehouses with at least 50,000 square feet of gross floor area or more than five truck docks or dock-high loading doors. Community Forward Redlands · Sep 3, 2026
The Planning Commission voted 5-1 in May 2026 to recommend approval with revisions. Community Forward Redlands · Sep 3, 2026
On Sept. 1, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to continue the hearing to Oct. 6 so staff could prepare revised language on building-height increases for existing warehouses. Redlands City Council minutes, Sept. 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026

Budget cuts and event support

Where it standsThe council adopted a two-year budget on June 16, 2026 and on Sept. 21 reviewed another $1.2 million in proposed cuts.

What's on the tableWhich services to trim as labor and debt costs rise, and whether to change city support for community events.

The fiscal 2027-28 budget passed 4-0 on June 16, 2026, with Mayor Pro Tem Shaw absent. Community Forward Redlands · Jun 18, 2026
New labor agreements added $1.2 million in recurring General Fund costs, and staff recommended another $1.2 million in reductions for the current fiscal year. Community Forward Redlands · Sep 24, 2026
In April 2026 the council limited in-kind city support to 38 established events after the annual cost reached about $534,000. Community Forward Redlands · Sep 24, 2026
No changes to the city's in-kind event policy were approved at the Sept. 21 meeting. Community Forward Redlands · Sep 24, 2026

Permanent supportive housing site

Where it standsThe council formed the Redlands Housing Corporation on July 21, 2026 and approved a $1.65 million contribution on Sept. 15 toward buying the 1675 Industrial Park Avenue property.

What's on the tableWhether the city keeps funding and overseeing permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness.

The council approved forming the Redlands Housing Corporation, 5-0, on July 21, 2026. Redlands City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
The Sept. 15 approval was a $1.65 million nonrepayable capital contribution to help the corporation acquire and keep operating the property. Redlands Community News
A city official said state and county partners will fund approximately 95% of the $13.5 million purchase price. Redlands Community News
On Sept. 1, 2026 the council accepted a $611,041 county HHAP-5 grant for the Homekey site, emergency shelter and outreach. Redlands City Council minutes, Sept. 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026

Police and fire facilities and staffing

Where it standsThe council approved up to $85 million in financing in June 2026 for a new police station, a relocated Fire Station 264 and library work.

What's on the tableHow to pay for the debt and whether to add fire personnel and new fire stations.

The financing lets the city issue certificates of participation not to exceed $85 million, with roughly $58 million for the new police station. Community Forward Redlands · Jun 18, 2026
The relocation of Fire Station No. 264 accounts for about $15 million of the financing. Community Forward Redlands · Jun 18, 2026
The city manager said staff will return in January with recommendations on additional fire personnel and on Fire Stations 265 and 266. Community Forward Redlands · Jun 18, 2026
On July 21, 2026 the council approved a $1,486,100 architectural design agreement for the new Fire Station 264, 5-0. Redlands City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026

Housing and development costs

Where it standsAn inclusionary housing ordinance has been in effect since August 2023.

What's on the tableHow to keep housing attainable and how much new development should pay toward roads and services.

The City Council adopted the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in July 2023, and it became effective on August 5, 2023. City of Redlands
Inclusionary requirements apply to residential development that includes 10 or more dwelling units. City of Redlands
City staff said the California Street and Redlands Boulevard widening project was mainly funded by Measure I and Development Impact Fees. Redlands City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026

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1. Should Redlands allow new large warehouses?
2. How should the city handle police and fire support for community events as budgets tighten?
3. What role should the city play in housing people experiencing homelessness?
4. Where should the next public-safety dollar go?
5. What is the best tool for making housing more attainable?
6. Who should pay for the strain new development puts on roads and services?

Seat the Council →

Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.

Key dates

Mail ballots delivered to the Post Office; early voting beginsSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: 2026 General Election key datesOct 5, 2026
Voter registration deadlineSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: 2026 General Election key datesOct 19, 2026
Election DaySan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: 2026 General Election key datesNov 3, 2026
Canvass of the election beginsSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: 2026 General Election key datesNov 4, 2026
Deadline to complete the official canvass and certify resultsSan Bernardino County Registrar of Voters: 2026 General Election key datesDec 3, 2026

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Marc Shaw, Eddie Tejeda3 on this ballot

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

The City Council has five members elected by district in November of even-numbered years to four-year, nonpartisan terms. City of Redlands
After a municipal election, council members select one of their members as Mayor and another as Mayor Pro Tempore, each for a two-year term. City of Redlands
The City Manager is appointed by the Council and is the chief administrator for the City. City of Redlands

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