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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.

Sonoma City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Julian
Mackie

Julian Mackie is running for Sonoma City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Peggy Hutton and Michael L. Menefee.

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22days to Nov 3

TodayOct 12

Last day to register to voteOct 19

Early in-person voting begins at regional vote centersOct 24

Election DayNov 3

The race · City Council District 1

01Peggy Hutton
02Julian MackieYou’re reading
03Michael L. Menefee

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Background

About: Executive director of Sonoma Valley Commons, a nonprofit that preserves affordable housing. He holds a master's in public affairs from UC Berkeley and has been a neighborhood association president.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonprofit Executive Director
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Endorsed by: Lists endorsements from Rep. Mike Thompson, Assemblymember Damon Connolly, Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo and four current and former Sonoma City Council members. Julian Mackie for Sonoma City Council
Campaign website: votemackie.com

On the record: Julian Mackie

5 sourced

01Housing2 sourced positions

as reported by Sonoma Index-Tribune; not a direct quote
Said Sonoma needs more housing; he and Hutton agreed on this at the League of Women Voters forum.
Forum answerSonoma Index-Tribune · Sep 30, 2026
Campaign site calls for preserving existing affordable housing and pursuing new housing.
We need to proactively preserve the affordable housing we already have and pursue smart, new housing opportunities”
Own statementJulian Mackie for Sonoma City Council

02City budget2 sourced positions

as reported by Sonoma Index-Tribune; the quote is about how new visitor businesses affect residents
Said bringing more tasting rooms and hotels to the city would increase revenue and create jobs.
We need to be thoughtful about how it impacts our residents, how it impacts our neighbors.”
Forum answerSonoma Index-Tribune · Sep 30, 2026
Campaign site promises a transparent, disciplined city government with balanced budgets.
I'll bring my policy background to run a transparent, disciplined government: better streets and sidewalks, climate and evacuation resilience, balanced budgets, and essential services delivered.”
Own statementJulian Mackie for Sonoma City Council

03Surveillance cameras1 sourced position

as reported by Sonoma Index-Tribune; not a direct quote
Said he supported the Police Department's pledge to restrict sharing of Flock Safety data to Northern California law enforcement and emergency services agencies.
Forum answerSonoma Index-Tribune · Sep 30, 2026

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