Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Vacaville Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

4 contests

8 candidates

Updated Oct 3, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Mayor · 1 seat

Sarah ChapmanSarah Chapman is Vacaville's District 4 councilmember, first elected in 2022. She served 18 years on the Vacaville Unified School District board and 10 years on the Solano Community College District board.9sourced
Roy StocktonRoy Stockton is Vacaville's District 1 councilmember and a sergeant with the Solano County Sheriff's Office. He was elected to the council in 2020 and re-elected in 2024.13sourced

City Council District 2 · 1 seat

City Council District 4 · 1 seat

City Council District 6 · 1 seat

Every Vacaville voter picks one candidate for mayor; voters in Districts 2, 4 and 6 also pick one candidate for their district's council seat. The top vote-getter in each contest wins.

3 notes on these statements

Sarah Chapman is running for mayor instead of re-election in District 4, so the District 4 seat has no incumbent on the ballot. Solano County Registrar of Voters · Aug 20, 2026

Kevin Puett did not attend the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce candidate forum on Sept. 9, 2026. Vacaville Reporter · Sep 10, 2026

The Vacaville Chamber of Commerce endorsed Roy Stockton for mayor and Tom Chalk, John Vogel and Jeanette Wylie for City Council. Vacaville Reporter · Sep 17, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Ted FremouwCouncilmember, District 5; elected in November 2024 to a four-year term8sourced Michael SilvaCouncilmember, District 3; re-elected in November 2024 to a four-year term8sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesBudget and Measure V, Water rates and Chromium 6, De Colores Park community center Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

In-person early voting begins at the elections office

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Budget and Measure V

Where it standsVacaville projects a structural General Fund deficit of about $11 million, and Measure V on the Nov. 3 ballot would add a one-cent local sales tax.

What's on the tableHow to balance the budget: how to spend Measure V money if it passes, or what to cut if it fails.

A 1% sales tax is estimated to bring in about $28 million a year. City of Vacaville
Vacaville currently has the lowest sales tax rate in Solano County, 8.125%. City of Vacaville
The council voted 7-0 in June 2026 to place the measure on the ballot. Vacaville City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 (draft, in July 28 agenda packet) · Jun 23, 2026
The 2026-27 budget adopted in June still contains an $11 million deficit to be covered with reserve funds. Vacaville Reporter · Jun 24, 2026

Water rates and Chromium 6

Where it standsWater and sewer rates rose after a 4-3 council vote in June 2025, and tighter state limits on hexavalent chromium (Chromium 6) start Oct. 1, 2026.

What's on the tableHow to pay for Chromium 6 treatment and aging water lines, including future rate changes.

Rates had not been raised in five years for water and 11 years for sewer. Vacaville Reporter · Jun 25, 2025
Four of the city's wells have Chromium 6 levels too high to meet the new state requirement. Vacaville Reporter · May 14, 2025
In May 2025 the council voted 6-0 to continue the rate hearing and asked for numbers that do not reflect the Chromium 6 upgrades. Vacaville City Council minutes, May 13, 2025 · May 13, 2025

De Colores Park community center

Where it standsThe Malaquias Montoya Community Center at De Colores Park has a current project funding plan of $18,437,718.

What's on the tableWhether to keep, condition or rescind the project's funding.

About $2,661,845 of the funding depends on the HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. Vacaville City Council agenda, Aug. 25, 2026 (item 12.c, De Colores Park) · Aug 25, 2026
In April 2026 the council voted 4-3 to schedule a discussion on De Colores Park. Vacaville City Council minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026
In August 2026 two motions to bring back options to rescind the project's funds failed 3-4. Vacaville City Council minutes, Aug. 25, 2026 (draft, in Sept. 8 agenda packet) · Aug 25, 2026

Homeless housing

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council voted 7-0 to apply for state Homekey+ funding for 52 veteran supportive housing units at Victory Gardens.

What's on the tableWhether and where to add supportive housing for homeless residents.

In April 2025 the council voted 4-3 to deny all options for a Homekey+ project at 1050 Orange Drive. Vacaville City Council minutes, April 8, 2025 · Apr 8, 2025
One Orange Drive option would have built 85 units of permanent supportive housing. Vacaville Reporter · Apr 9, 2025

Growth and housing

Where it standsIn September 2025 the council voted 4-3 to start a General Plan amendment that would allow a home on a ridgeline in the proposed Vine Tree Estates project.

What's on the tableWhether to adopt that amendment, and how to weigh density and infrastructure in new housing projects.

The proposed Vine Tree Estates project is on the east side of Vine Street and west of Gable Avenue. Vacaville City Council minutes, Sept. 23, 2025 · Sep 23, 2025
In February 2025 the council voted 4-3 to continue its inclusionary housing study without moving into Phase 2. Vacaville City Council minutes, Feb. 25, 2025 · Feb 25, 2025

Who matches you?

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1. Should Vacaville voters pass Measure V, a one-cent local sales tax for general city services?
2. Should the city raise water and sewer rates to pay for repairs and Chromium 6 compliance?
3. Should the city move ahead with a General Plan change to allow a home on a ridgeline in the Vine Tree Estates project?
4. Should Vacaville allow more medium- and high-density housing?

Seat the Council →

Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.

Key dates

In-person early voting begins at the elections officeSolano County Registrar of VotersOct 5, 2026
Last day to register to vote (conditional registration after)Solano County Registrar of VotersOct 19, 2026
Election DaySolano County Registrar of VotersNov 3, 2026

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Ted Fremouw, Michael Silva4 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

The council has seven members: six elected by district and a mayor elected citywide, all serving staggered four-year terms. City of Vacaville
The 2026 election fills the mayor's seat and the District 2, 4 and 6 council seats. City of Vacaville
Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, starting at 6 p.m. City of Vacaville
The mayor votes on council items; the June 23, 2026 vote placing the sales tax on the ballot lists seven ayes, including Mayor Carli. Vacaville City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 (draft, in July 28 agenda packet) · Jun 23, 2026

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