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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Sutter Creek City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 3 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters elect two at-large council members for four-year terms from three candidates. Council member Jim Swift, whose term ends in 2026, is not on the ballot; Claire Gunselman, Julia Sierk and Dan Riordan stay on the council.

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What the next council decides

01Cannabis dispensary3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted ordinances in September 2026 allowing one retail cannabis dispensary, Embarc at 11 Ridge Road.

What's on the tableHow the city oversees the dispensary and responds to a resident group's notice of intent to sue.

02Wastewater plant3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe wastewater treatment plant design-build project is underway, and funding it is a top council priority for 2026.

What's on the tableHow to pay for and finish the wastewater treatment plant.

03City treasurer3 sourced facts

Where it standsNo candidate filed for city treasurer, and Measure R asks voters whether the office should become appointed.

What's on the tableIf Measure R passes, the council would appoint the city treasurer starting in December 2026.

04Growth and development3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is evaluating a proposed 150-home Sutter Creek Ranch project and has a moratorium on new short-term rental permits.

What's on the tableWhich housing and commercial projects to approve and how new development pays for roads and services.

05Police services1 sourced fact

Where it standsSutter Creek runs its own police department, and the council has explored providing police services to Amador City.

What's on the tableHow to keep public safety affordable, including any police services agreement with Amador City.

2 notes on these statements

Councilmember James Swift recused himself from the September 2026 cannabis ordinance vote because of a conflict of interest. City of Sutter Creek · Sep 21, 2026

Susan Feist, Aaron Linker and Mayla Swift-Burgess all answered the Ledger Dispatch candidate Q&A. Ledger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Sutter Creek allow a retail cannabis dispensary?

  2. 2. Should the city treasurer be elected or appointed?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Claire Gunselman, Dan Riordan, Julia Sierk2 on this ballot

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

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