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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Wheatland City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 3 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Voters elect two at-large council members for four-year terms on Nov 3, 2026, from three candidates. Mayor Lisa McIntosh, John Abe and Brian Abe are not on the ballot. Councilmember Angela Teter is not on the candidate list.

Early in-person voting at the Yuba County Government Center · Oct 31

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What the next council decides

01Regional sewer project4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2026 the council approved agreements with the Olivehurst Public Utility District for regional wastewater treatment and a state grant agreement for a regional wastewater transmission project.

What's on the tableFunding, property easements and next steps for the regional sewer project.

02Water and sewer rates2 sourced facts

Where it standsAnnual water and sewer rate increases from 2024 through 2028 were approved by the council based on a 2024 rate study.

What's on the tableHow to pay for water and sewer system maintenance and replacement.

  • Annual rate increases beginning in 2024 and ending in 2028 were approved by Council based on the Water and Sewer Rate Study conducted in 2024. City of Wheatland
  • The city budget says water and wastewater cash reserves are not sufficient to pay for necessary infrastructure needs. City of Wheatland
03City budget and reserves3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget on a 4-0 vote in June 2026.

What's on the tableNext year's budget and how much to keep in the General Fund reserve.

04Growth and the General Plan2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city budget says no new home growth is expected as the Caliterra subdivision is completed, and the General Plan is being updated.

What's on the tableThe updated General Plan and how future development is handled.

  • The City does not anticipate new home growth as the Caliterra subdivision is completed and there are no current building applications. City of Wheatland
  • In January 2026 the council approved a contract amendment with Interwest Consulting Group to prepare the Wheatland General Plan Update. City of Wheatland · Jan 27, 2026
05Wheatland Road Complete Streets Project2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council approved applying for SACOG grants for the Wheatland Road Complete Streets Project, and received a project update in September.

What's on the tableWhether to fund and build the Wheatland Road Complete Streets Project.

2 notes on these statements

In April 2026 the City Council declared a vacancy on the council and chose to fill it by appointment for the remainder of the current term. City of Wheatland · Apr 14, 2026

David Pesenti was appointed to fill the City Council vacancy in May 2026 and was sworn in that night. City of Wheatland · May 12, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Wheatland keep moving forward with the regional sewer project with the Olivehurst Public Utility District?

  2. 2. How should Wheatland approach growth?

  3. 3. Should the city pursue the Wheatland Road Complete Streets Project?

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 voted6 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): Brian Abe, John Abe, Lisa McIntosh2 on this ballot

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

  • The City Council consists of five members, elected at-large to four-year overlapping terms. City of Wheatland
  • The Mayor and Vice Mayor are chosen by the City Council. City of Wheatland
  • Two four-year council terms, expiring in 2030, are up at the November 3, 2026 election. City of Wheatland
  • Regular council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 pm in the Wheatland Community Center. City of Wheatland

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