Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Rio Vista City Council Election 2026
2 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.
City Council
Vote for up to 2- Robert ButlerRetired U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, as listed on the Solano County ballot filing.1sourced
- Leslie Codling-DichetHuman resources manager, as listed on the Solano County ballot filing.1sourced
- Rick DolkIncumbentFourth-generation owner of a Rio Vista farm equipment dealership and council member since 2019. He is the city's Vice Mayor in 2026 and a former Planning Commissioner.7sourced
- Gloria J. ThibeauxRetired human resources manager, as listed on the Solano County ballot filing.1sourced
Voters citywide choose two council members; each voter may vote for up to two candidates.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
What the next council decides
01Measure O sales tax2 sourced facts
Where it standsVoters decide in November whether to renew the existing three-quarter-cent sales tax, which expires in March 2027 unless extended.
What's on the tableHow fire, police and public works are funded if voters renew or reject Measure O.
- The city says Measure O generates about $1,398,000 a year, with 92% supporting fire, 7% law enforcement and 1% public works personnel. City of Rio Vista press release · Sep 18, 2026
- On June 2, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to introduce the tax ordinance and place it on the November 2026 ballot. Rio Vista City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
02Growth and the General Plan1 sourced fact
Where it standsThe council adopted the Rio Vista 2045 General Plan in April 2026 and ended a memorandum with Suisun City on annexation of California Forever land.
What's on the tableWhich development projects move forward under the new General Plan.
- On April 21, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to certify the environmental report and adopt the Rio Vista 2045 General Plan, replacing the 2001 plan. Rio Vista City Council minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026
03City budget and council pay2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget 4-1 in June 2026 and rejected a council pay increase 2-3 in April.
What's on the tableThe next budget, city spending priorities and council compensation.
- On June 16, 2026 the council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget by a 4-1 vote. Rio Vista City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
- On April 21, 2026 an ordinance raising council monthly pay from $535 to $750 failed 2-3. Rio Vista City Council minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026
04Economic development1 sourced fact
Where it standsThe council created an Economic Development Manager position in April 2026.
What's on the tableHow the city recruits retail, jobs and services.
- On April 21, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to approve the title and job description of Economic Development Manager. Rio Vista City Council minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026
2 notes on these statements
Council Member Lisa Duke holds one of the two seats up this year and is listed as not having filed for re-election. Solano County Registrar of Voters · Jul 13, 2026
The city's Council page lists Rick Dolk as Vice Mayor. City of Rio Vista
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1. How should Rio Vista handle new development?
2. Should the council raise its own pay?
3. How should Rio Vista add local retail and jobs?
Key dates
- Election DayCity of Rio VistaNov 3, 2026
The seat math
3 stay (not up this year): Sarah Donnelly, Edwin Okamura, Walt Stanish2 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- Two City Council seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot, for four-year terms ending in January 2031. City of Rio Vista
- Mayor Edwin Okamura won the mayor's seat in the November 2024 election, for a four-year term. Rio Vista Council Agenda Report
- The mayor and four council members vote on council items. Rio Vista City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
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