Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Shasta Lake City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 3 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.

Shasta Lake voters can vote for up to two candidates in the City Council contest, which has two seats and three candidates.

Last day to register to vote · Oct 19

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What the next council decides

01Water and wastewater rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsWater rates were raised in phases by a June 2024 ordinance, with scheduled steps through 2028; a wastewater rate resolution was on the council's November 18, 2025 agenda.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee scheduled rate steps and any further utility rate changes.

02Supplemental spending and capital projects2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the council approved two supplemental appropriations by 4-1 votes.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide further supplemental appropriations and capital project contracts.

1 note on these statements

Pamelyn Morgan, Justin Jones and Dolores Lucero were listed as the candidates for a League of Women Voters Redding Area forum for Shasta Lake City Council on September 24, 2026. League of Women Voters Redding Area

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  1. 1. Should the city add $160,000 in supplemental funding to build new park pavilions and restrooms?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.New · How Shasta Lake is runWho runs Shasta Lake, and what it costsThe city manager earns $255,981. See council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Toni Coates, Dan Ringwelski, Greg Watkins2 on this ballot

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

  • The council has five members, elected at large; the City Council page says the five are four council members and the Mayor. City of Shasta Lake
  • The Mayor and Vice Mayor are selected by majority vote of the Council and each serve one year. City of Shasta Lake
  • The November 3, 2026 ballot has two City Council seats, with three candidates qualified. Shasta County Elections · Aug 25, 2026
  • The terms of Justin Jones and Pamelyn Morgan expire in December 2026; Greg Watkins, Toni Coates and Dan Ringwelski have terms expiring December 2028. City of Shasta Lake

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