Suisun City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Jenalee Dawson

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

9 candidates · 3 seats10 sourced positions

Jenalee Dawson, the incumbent, is running for Suisun City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

In-person early voting with vote-by-mail ballots begins at the elections office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Jenalee Dawson is a Suisun City councilmember and non-profit director. She holds a doctorate in Human and Social Services.

The terms of Mayor Alma Hernandez, Jenalee Dawson and Princess Washington expire in November 2026. City of Suisun City

Where Jenalee Dawson stands: positions on the record

Annexation4 sourced positions

as reported by KQED; not a direct quote
Would continue annexation discussions, saying it would be irresponsible not to explore every opportunity; is waiting to review the environmental impact report.
“irresponsible as a leader not to explore every opportunity that could benefit our community and region”
Forum answerKQED Voter Guide
as reported by KQED; not a direct quote
Is waiting for the environmental impact report before drawing conclusions on annexation.
Forum answerKQED Voter Guide
Voted yes on the "Vision for Suisun City: Building Resilience and Expanding Opportunities" item (passed 4-1, Jan. 2025).
Council voteSuisun City Council minutes, Jan. 21, 2025 (draft, in Feb. 18, 2025 agenda packet) · Jan 21, 2025
Voted yes on a memorandum of understanding with Rio Vista for collaborative exploration of annexation and regional planning (passed 4-1, April 2025).
Council voteSuisun City Council minutes, April 15, 2025 (draft, in May 6, 2025 agenda packet) · Apr 15, 2025

Budget1 sourced position

Garbage service1 sourced position

Voted yes on a motion to reject the proposed rate increase and restated franchise agreement and seek proposals (RFP) for solid waste service (passed 4-1, Sept. 2025).
Council voteSuisun City Council minutes, Sept. 16, 2025 (draft, in Oct. 21, 2025 agenda packet) · Sep 16, 2025

Housing1 sourced position

Voted yes on approving a 20-unit multi-family project at 400 Main Street (passed 3-1, Pal absent, Aug. 2025).
Council voteSuisun City Council minutes, Aug. 19, 2025 (draft, in Sept. 16, 2025 agenda packet) · Aug 19, 2025

Downtown business1 sourced position

Voted yes on introducing an ordinance establishing entertainment zones, with added zones along Main Street (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).
Council voteSuisun City Council minutes, Sept. 16, 2025 (draft, in Oct. 21, 2025 agenda packet) · Sep 16, 2025

City staffing1 sourced position

Voted yes on approving an organizational realignment and strategic staffing plan for the Human Resources, Development Services and City Manager's departments (passed 3-1, Washington absent, April 2026).
Council voteSuisun City Council minutes, April 21, 2026 (draft, in May 26, 2026 agenda packet) · Apr 21, 2026

City finances1 sourced position

Voted yes on amending the finance consulting agreement with Beauchaine Consulting Group for interim finance leadership (passed 3-1, Washington absent, July 2026).
Council voteSuisun City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 (draft, in Aug. 20, 2026 agenda packet) · Jul 7, 2026

In their words

Would continue annexation discussions, saying it would be irresponsible not to explore every opportunity; is waiting to review the environmental impact report.
as reported by KQED; not a direct quote ·KQED Voter Guide

On the record

Voted yes on a memorandum of understanding with Rio Vista for collaborative exploration of annexation and regional planning (passed 4-1, April 2025).
Apr 15, 2025 ·Suisun City Council minutes, April 15, 2025 (draft, in May 6, 2025 agenda packet) · Apr 15, 2025

In their words

Is waiting for the environmental impact report before drawing conclusions on annexation.
as reported by KQED; not a direct quote ·KQED Voter Guide

On the record

Voted yes on the "Vision for Suisun City: Building Resilience and Expanding Opportunities" item (passed 4-1, Jan. 2025).
Jan 21, 2025 ·Suisun City Council minutes, Jan. 21, 2025 (draft, in Feb. 18, 2025 agenda packet) · Jan 21, 2025

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