Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

West Sacramento City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

4 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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

City Council District 3 · 1 seat

Preston JacksonEducator and coach who served as Washington Unified School District board president. Has served on the West Sacramento Planning Commission for the past three years.3sourced
Dave JansFormer firefighter and engineer, now a Realtor and small businessman in West Sacramento. Served seven years on the West Sacramento Parks Commission, including as chair and vice chair.4sourced

City Council District 4 · 1 seat

Voters in District 3 and District 4 each elect one council member; Districts 1 and 2 and the mayor are not on the 2026 ballot.

2 notes on these statements

Council Member Dawnté Early announced she would not seek re-election in District 3, leaving that seat open. Sacramento Bee (via Yahoo News)

The nomination period was extended to Aug. 12, 2026 because the incumbent did not file. City of West Sacramento

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Norma AlcalaCouncil Member, District 1; term ends November 20285sourced Martha GuerreroMayor, elected citywide; term ends November 20284sourced Quirina OrozcoCouncil Member, District 2; term ends November 20283sourced

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Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesSchool resource officers and public safety, Immigration enforcement policy, Tiny homes and housing costs Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Election day

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

School resource officers and public safety

Where it standsThe council approved an agreement with Washington Unified School District for a school resource officer in December 2025.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee police funding and school safety agreements, including any renewal of the school resource officer arrangement.

On Dec. 3, 2025 the council voted 5-0 to approve a memorandum of understanding with Washington Unified School District for a school resource officer position. West Sacramento City Council minutes, Dec. 3, 2025 (draft in agenda packet) · Dec 3, 2025
Dave Jans writes that he has advocated for restoring School Resource Officers in schools. Dave Jans campaign site

Immigration enforcement policy

Where it standsIn May 2026 the council adopted a policy on city interactions with federal immigration authorities.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to keep, change or expand the policy and how city staff apply it.

On May 20, 2026 the council voted 5-0 for Resolution 26-32 adopting City Council Policy I-B-08 on city interactions with federal immigration authorities. West Sacramento City Council minutes, May 20, 2026 (draft in agenda packet) · May 20, 2026
The West Sacramento News-Ledger reported that the policy prohibits using city resources to assist federal civil immigration enforcement actions in West Sacramento. West Sacramento News-Ledger · Jun 2, 2026

Tiny homes and housing costs

Where it standsAn interim program reduces impact fees for tiny homes on wheels used as primary dwellings.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to make the interim program permanent and how it treats other housing types.

On Apr. 15, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 26-18, an interim proportional impact fee reduction program for tiny homes on wheels used as primary dwellings. West Sacramento City Council minutes, Apr. 15, 2026 (draft in agenda packet) · Apr 15, 2026
The program includes impact fee deferral and a payment plan option. West Sacramento City Council minutes, Apr. 15, 2026 (draft in agenda packet) · Apr 15, 2026

Water and sewer rates

Where it standsFive-year water and sewer rates took effect April 1, 2026, after a protest hearing.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee spending on utility infrastructure and any future rate changes.

On Mar. 18, 2026, with 195 protest letters received and no majority protest, the council voted 4-0 to adopt Resolution 26-24 setting water and sewer rates for five years. West Sacramento City Council minutes, Mar. 18, 2026 (draft in agenda packet) · Mar 18, 2026
At a Dec. 3, 2025 workshop, staff presented infrastructure needs, deferred maintenance, debt financing and reserve balances behind the proposed rate scenarios. West Sacramento City Council minutes, Dec. 3, 2025 (draft in agenda packet) · Dec 3, 2025

Growth, land and infrastructure

Where it standsThe city is buying land for future development and is extending an existing development agreement.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how fast new development moves ahead and how roads and services keep pace.

On May 6, 2026 the council adopted a $6,400,000 appropriation to acquire properties at 817 and 829-849 Jefferson Boulevard. West Sacramento City Council minutes, May 6, 2026 (draft in agenda packet) · May 6, 2026
On May 6, 2026 the council adopted a $3,200,000 appropriation to acquire properties at 860-870 Riske Lane. West Sacramento City Council minutes, May 6, 2026 (draft in agenda packet) · May 6, 2026
On Aug. 19, 2026 the council held the first reading of Ordinance 26-57, a third amendment to the River Park development agreement to extend its term. West Sacramento City Council minutes, Aug. 19, 2026 (draft in agenda packet) · Aug 19, 2026

Who matches you?

Answer any of these questions. We compare your answers with each person's sourced record, and nothing is stored. Questions where no one has a sourced record yet are left out. Tap a selected answer again to skip it.

1. West Sacramento approved an agreement for a police school resource officer in December 2025. Which comes closest to your view?
2. The city reduced impact fees for tiny homes on wheels used as primary homes. Which comes closest to your view?
3. The council adopted five-year water and sewer rates in March 2026 to cover utility costs. Which comes closest to your view?

Seat the Council →

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

Key dates

Election dayCity of West SacramentoNov 3, 2026
City Council certifies the election resultsCity of West SacramentoDec 1, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Norma Alcala, Martha Guerrero, Quirina Orozco2 on this ballot

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

West Sacramento has a council-manager form of government. City of West Sacramento
Voters elect four council members by district and directly elect the mayor, all to four-year terms. City of West Sacramento
Two seats, District 3 and District 4, are up for election on Nov. 3, 2026. City of West Sacramento
Council elections are held on the first Tuesday of November in even-numbered years. City of West Sacramento
The mayor and the four district council members all appear on roll-call votes. West Sacramento City Council minutes, May 20, 2026 (draft in agenda packet) · May 20, 2026

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