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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.

Ukiah City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Mari
Rodin

Mari Rodin, the incumbent, is running for Ukiah City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Incumbent Ukiah councilmember with a background as a professional grant writer.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Incumbent
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

Five of the eight candidates, including Susan Sher, Juan V. Orozco and Mari Rodin, did not take part in the September 22, 2026 Mendo Matters debate; John Strangio sits on the group's board. Mendo Voice · Sep 24, 2026

On the record: Mari Rodin

4 sourced

01Growth planning1 sourced position

Says one goal is continued work with the County so valley development is well planned and consistent with the General Plan.
continue working with the County to ensure that development in our valley is well-planned, and consistent with the goals expressed in our General Plan”
Own statementMendocino County

02Annexation1 sourced position

Voted yes to disband the Advance Planning and Policy for Annexation Applications Ad Hoc (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteUkiah City Council minutes, September 2, 2026 (in the September 16, 2026 agenda packet) · Sep 2, 2026

03City property1 sourced position

Voted yes to approve acquiring real property at 701 South Orchard Ave for $329,000 plus closing costs (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteUkiah City Council minutes, May 20, 2026 (in the June 3, 2026 agenda packet) · May 20, 2026

04Public safety1 sourced position

Voted yes to purchase two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $126,488.69 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteUkiah City Council minutes, September 2, 2026 (in the September 16, 2026 agenda packet) · Sep 2, 2026

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