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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Sebastopol City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Erin
Mitchell

Erin Mitchell is running for Sebastopol City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Sonoma State University student in geography, environment and planning, born and raised in Sebastopol. She earned three associate degrees at Santa Rosa Junior College.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Environmental Planning Student
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Campaign website: erinforsebastopol.com

On the record: Erin Mitchell

5 sourced

01Surveillance cameras1 sourced position

As reported by the Sebastopol Times from the League of Women Voters forum; answers edited for length and clarity by the outlet
Said camera surveillance is too much and people need privacy.
I'll be very bold and honest in saying that this surveillance is too much.”
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 5, 2026 Link

02Grocery Outlet1 sourced position

As reported by the Sebastopol Times from the League of Women Voters forum; answers edited for length and clarity by the outlet
Said downtown is not a good location for Grocery Outlet.
We do need to maintain the small town charm of Sebastopol, and that would change things aesthetically.”
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 5, 2026 Link

03Downtown traffic1 sourced position

As reported by the Sebastopol Times from the League of Women Voters forum; answers edited for length and clarity by the outlet
Supported changing traffic patterns to slow traffic and protect pedestrians.
I'm in support of us changing traffic patterns in order to make it more slow, friendly, and also to make sure we can get emergency vehicles through, and of course protect our pedestrians and have it be safe.”
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 6, 2026 Link

04Water and sewer funds1 sourced position

As reported by the Sebastopol Times from the League of Women Voters forum; answers edited for length and clarity by the outlet
Said water and water infrastructure are among her top priorities.
So I think that one of my number one priorities is water and water infrastructure and preparing for the future in that resource.”
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 6, 2026 Link

05Priorities1 sourced position

Says she hopes to represent nature, children, education, health for all, seniors and the working class.
Own statementSonoma County Registrar of Voters Link

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