Sutter Creek City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Susan
Feist
Susan Feist, the incumbent, is running for Sutter Creek City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Susan FeistYou’re reading
- 02Aaron Linker
- 03Mayla Swift-Burgess
Background
- About
- Runs a winery and tasting room in Amador County and has worked in foothills hospitality for 23 years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Susan Feist, Aaron Linker and Mayla Swift-Burgess all answered the Ledger Dispatch candidate Q&A. Ledger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026
On the record: Susan Feist
12 sourced01Cannabis dispensary3 sourced positions
Voted yes on introducing an ordinance allowing one retail cannabis dispensary as a conditional use (passed 3-1, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Sutter Creek · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on approving permits for the Embarc cannabis store at 11 Ridge Road (passed 3-1, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Sutter Creek · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on adopting cannabis Ordinances 383, 384 and 385 (passed 3-1, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Sutter Creek · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Wastewater plant2 sourced positions
Says the wastewater plant must be finished without relying solely on residents, and the city is pursuing iBank, state and federal money.
The wastewater plant must be finished without relying solely on Sutter Creek’s residents. With the rate study done and engineering under way, we are pursuing iBank, state, and federal dollars.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026Link
Voted yes on adopting the updated Sewer System Management Plan (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Sutter Creek · Jul 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Budget1 sourced position
Pledges conservative budgeting, updated impact fees so growth pays its own way, and new revenue for the city.
I will hold the line on conservative budgeting, update impact fees so growth pays its own way and keep pressing for new revenue to sustain the city.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026Link
04Downtown and tourism1 sourced position
Wants to keep growing tourism, bringing people to Main Street while protecting the community.
I want to keep growing tourism in ways that strengthen this town – bringing people to Main Street while protecting the community that makes it worth visiting.”
Own statementAmador County ElectionsLink
05Fire safety1 sourced position
Names fire as her first priority: evacuation routes, defensible space and coordination with fire and county emergency services.
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026Link
06Trees1 sourced position
Supports a street-tree planting and preservation program for shade.
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026Link
07Growth and development1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Gold Rush Ranch transportation mitigation fee agreement (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Sutter Creek · Jul 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Police services1 sourced position
Voted yes on authorizing the city manager to negotiate with Amador City to provide police services (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Sutter Creek · Jan 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09City treasurer1 sourced position
Voted yes on placing Measure R, making the city treasurer appointed, on the ballot (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Sutter Creek Resolution 25-26-32 (Measure R), via Amador County Elections · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Susan Feist: their words and their votes on the same issue
Wastewater plant
In their words
Says the wastewater plant must be finished without relying solely on residents, and the city is pursuing iBank, state and federal money.
Oct 1, 2026 ·Ledger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on adopting the updated Sewer System Management Plan (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Jul 20, 2026 ·City of Sutter Creek · Jul 20, 2026
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