Santa Rosa City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Terry Sanders
Candidate for City Council District 4
Terry Sanders is running for Santa Rosa City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Melanie Jones-Carter.
Voting by mail opens · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodaySanta Rosa Planning Commissioner and a firefighter, EMT and paramedic for 23 years. Past chair of the Luther Burbank Rose Parade and a board member of the Santa Rosa Fire Foundation.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Planning Commissioner/Businessperson
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from Santa Rosa Fire Fighters Local 1401, the Santa Rosa Police Officers Association, the North Bay Building Trades Council, Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie, Councilmembers Eddie Alvarez and Dianna MacDonald, Supervisors Rebecca Hermosillo, David Rabbitt, James Gore and Lynda Hopkins, and Sheriff Eddie Engram, among others. Terry Sanders campaign site
- Campaign website
- www.voteterrysanders.com
Where Terry Sanders stands: positions on the record
Measure L (sales tax)1 sourced position
Says he supports Measure L for budget sustainability.
“I support Measure L to provide the budget sustainability City Hall desperately needs.”
Own statementTerry Sanders campaign site
Housing and zoning1 sourced position
As a planning commissioner, voted yes on recommending rezoning 1,991 properties to add the Missing Middle Housing combining district (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).
Commission voteSanta Rosa Planning Commission minutes, Sept. 25, 2025 · Sep 25, 2025
Housing2 sourced positions
As a planning commissioner, moved and voted yes on recommending city code changes to implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element (passed 6-0, Jan. 2026).
Commission voteSanta Rosa Planning Commission minutes, Jan. 8, 2026 · Jan 8, 2026
As a planning commissioner, voted yes on a conditional use permit for the 50-unit Lago Fresca Apartments on Summerfield Road (passed 7-0, Dec. 2025).
Commission voteSanta Rosa Planning Commission minutes, Dec. 11, 2025 · Dec 11, 2025
Development1 sourced position
As a planning commissioner, voted no on a conditional use permit for the new 70-room Stonehouse Hotel on Highway 12 (passed 3-2, May 2026).
Commission voteSanta Rosa Planning Commission minutes, May 28, 2026 · May 28, 2026
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
Says he wants to maintain restrictions that limit federal immigration enforcement.
“I also want to protect the future of all our residents – regardless of immigration status – by maintaining restrictions to limit federal immigration enforcement and other actions that threaten the safety and security of all our residents.”
Own statementTerry Sanders campaign site
Chanate Road1 sourced position
Says any development of the former Chanate Road hospital campus must fit the neighborhood and not hinder emergency evacuation.
“Any development proposal needs to be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, and not jeopardize the ability of neighborhood residents to evacuate during an emergency.”
Own statementTerry Sanders campaign site
Past campaigns1 sourced position
Ran for Santa Rosa City Council, District 4, in 2022 (lost).
Own statementSonoma County Election Database · Nov 8, 2022
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