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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

Peggy
Hutton

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

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TodayOct 12

Last day to register to voteOct 19

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Election DayNov 3

The race · City Council District 1

01Peggy HuttonYou’re reading
02Julian Mackie
03Michael L. Menefee

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Background

About: Sonoma business owner who ran a passive-cooling and energy-sustainability company for 25 years. She earned a business degree at Sonoma State University.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Business Owner
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Campaign website: peggyforsonoma.com

On the record: Peggy Hutton

5 sourced

01Housing1 sourced position

as reported by Sonoma Index-Tribune; not a direct quote
Said Sonoma needs more housing, including affordable housing for law enforcement and firefighters.
Forum answerSonoma Index-Tribune · Sep 30, 2026

02City budget2 sourced positions

as reported by Sonoma Index-Tribune
Said the city should consider more hotels, such as a small boutique hotel, to raise revenue.
a small boutique hotel so it blends in”
Forum answerSonoma Index-Tribune · Sep 30, 2026
Called the budget deficit a concern and said she would consider bringing unincorporated areas of Sonoma Valley into the city for more land.
The city limits aren’t really that big or there isn’t really that much open space for housing”
Forum answerSonoma Index-Tribune · Sep 30, 2026

03Surveillance cameras1 sourced position

as reported by Sonoma Index-Tribune; not a direct quote
Raised privacy concerns about Flock Safety cameras and suggested exploring alternatives.
Forum answerSonoma Index-Tribune · Sep 30, 2026

04Wildfire readiness1 sourced position

Campaign site says she would make wildfire preparedness a standing city priority.
Peggy will make wildfire preparedness a standing city priority, funded and measured every year”
Own statementPeggy Hutton for Sonoma City Council

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