Rocklin, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Rocklin City Council Election 2026

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

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City Council · Vote for up to 2

Voters citywide choose up to two of the three candidates for two four-year City Council seats on Nov. 3, 2026.

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Bill Halldin and Jill Gayaldo hold the two seats on the ballot; both terms expire in December 2026. City of Rocklin

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

David BassMayor; term ends December 20286sourcedKen BroadwayCouncilmember; term ends December 20286sourcedGreg JandaCouncilmember; term ends December 20286sourced

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Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesMeasure C half-cent sales tax, Housing fees and apartment projects, Short-term rental rulesKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Mon, Oct 19, 2026

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What the next council decides

Measure C half-cent sales tax

Where it standsThe council voted in June 2026 to place Measure C, a half-cent general sales tax, on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

What's on the tableHow the city uses new general-fund revenue if voters approve Measure C, or how it manages costs if they do not.

  • The ballot question describes a half-cent sales tax providing approximately $8 million annually for general revenue purposes, until ended by voters. City of Rocklin · Jul 3, 2026
  • If approved, Rocklin's sales tax rate would rise to 7.75% from 7.25%. Sacramento Bee
  • The city says it is not currently facing an immediate financial crisis, but long-term financial forecasts project structural deficits in future years if no action is taken. City of Rocklin
  • A simple majority of voters is required for Measure C to pass. City of Rocklin

Housing fees and apartment projects

Where it standsThe council set an inclusionary housing in-lieu fee in June 2026 and has continued public hearings on two apartment projects, Sierra Wilds and Midas.

What's on the tableWhether to approve the pending apartment designs, and what conditions or changes to require.

Short-term rental rules

Where it standsThe council adopted Ordinance No. 1205 in April 2026 on short-term rental facilitators.

What's on the tableWhether to change short-term rental rules or enforcement as the ordinance takes effect.

Open space and recreation

Where it standsThe city has been adding recreation facilities and has seen a conservation easement placed over Clover Valley.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on parks, open space and recreation facilities alongside other city services.

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  1. 1. Should Rocklin adopt an inclusionary housing in-lieu fee on new development?

  2. 2. Should Rocklin require short-term rental platforms to meet reporting, listing and audit requirements?

  3. 3. Should the city keep expanding parks and open space?

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The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): David Bass, Ken Broadway, Greg Janda2 on this ballot

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

  • The City Council has five members elected at large, alternately at the general election in November of even-numbered years, to serve four-year terms. City of Rocklin
  • The City Council selects one of its members as Mayor and another as Vice Mayor each year, and every Councilmember has an equal vote in City decisions. City of Rocklin
  • Two City Council seats are up for election on Nov. 3, 2026, each for a four-year term. City of Rocklin

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