Riverbank, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Riverbank City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

7 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 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

City Council District 3 · 1 seat

Voters elect each council member from one of four districts and the mayor citywide; this year Districts 1 and 3 are on the ballot, and voters in those districts choose one member each.

2 notes on these statements

Cal Campbell qualified as a write-in candidate for District 3 after the regular filing period ended. Modesto Bee

Measure M is a citizen initiative on the same ballot; it would require voter approval of urban development on agricultural or open space land west of the city limits. City of Riverbank · Jul 1, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Stacy CallCouncilmember, District 4; term ends December 20286sourcedCindy FosiCouncilmember, District 2; term ends December 20285sourcedRachel HernandezMayor; term ends December 20285sourced

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesRiver Walk annexation and Measure M, Wastewater plant and utility rates, Data center moratoriumKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Next date

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Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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What the next council decides

River Walk annexation and Measure M

Where it standsThe council approved the River Walk plan 3-2 on Sept. 22; it still needs approval from the county LAFCO, and Measure M is on the same ballot.

What's on the tableRezoning the land from agricultural to residential and detailed designs for neighborhoods and businesses, if the annexation survives LAFCO.

  • The council voted 3-2 on Sept. 22 for the River Walk plan, with Stacy Call, John Pimentel and Luis Uribe in favor and Mayor Rachel Hernandez and Cindy Fosi opposed. Modesto Bee
  • The Planning Commission recommended denial of River Walk in a 4-1 vote seven weeks before the council vote. Modesto Bee
  • River Walk could go before LAFCO no sooner than Jan. 27. Modesto Bee
  • The project engineer estimated River Walk would net $1.78 million for the city budget annually at full build-out. Modesto Bee
  • Measure M would require a majority of city voters to approve any council decision that would authorize or facilitate urban development on agricultural or open space land west of the current city limits. City of Riverbank · Jul 1, 2026
  • The incoming council would take actions to carry out the annexation, including rezoning and detailed designs, if LAFCO approves it. Modesto Bee

Wastewater plant and utility rates

Where it standsThe city is working to expand sewer capacity, and residents are already paying high sewer bills for a planned expansion.

What's on the tableHow to fund the wastewater treatment plant and what utility rates residents pay.

Data center moratorium

Where it standsThe council approved a 45-day temporary moratorium on new data center land use applications on Sept. 8.

What's on the tableWhat land use rules and public health review should apply to data center proposals after the moratorium.

Regional growth planning with Modesto

Where it standsThe mayor and Councilmember Call have asked to invite Modesto to a joint council meeting on regional growth.

What's on the tableWhether to pursue a sphere of influence increase and joint planning with Modesto.

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  1. 1. Should Riverbank annex the River Walk area west of the city?

  2. 2. How should you vote on Measure M, requiring voter approval of development west of the city?

  3. 3. How should the city handle new data center applications?

  4. 4. How should Riverbank coordinate growth with Modesto?

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The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Stacy Call, Cindy Fosi, Rachel Hernandez2 on this ballot

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

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