Windsor Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Tanya Potter

Candidate for Mayor

5 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Tanya Potter is running for mayor of Windsor in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rick Massell.

Voting by mail opens · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Windsor Vice Mayor and District 4 Councilmember, first elected in November 2022.

Where Tanya Potter stands: positions on the record

Sales tax measure2 sourced positions

Voted yes on the resolution placing a 1% local sales tax (Measure I) on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteWindsor Resolution No. 4104-26 (adopted July 15, 2026) · Jul 15, 2026
As reported by The Press Democrat
As Vice Mayor, said a budget with significant cuts will go forward if there is no tax measure.
“If we don't have a tax measure, this is the budget that will go forward in the future and there will be significant cuts”
Own statementThe Press Democrat · Jun 4, 2026

Public safety1 sourced position

Says her highest priority as mayor would be keeping Windsor the safest community in Sonoma County.
“my highest priority will be ensuring Windsor remains the safest community in Sonoma County”
Own statementTanya Potter candidate statement (Town of Windsor)

Roads and infrastructure1 sourced position

Says she will continue to prioritize infrastructure investments in roads, drinking water and wastewater systems.
“I will continue to prioritize infrastructure investments to guarantee our roads, drinking water, and wastewater systems are top-notch.”
Own statementTanya Potter candidate statement (Town of Windsor)

Economic development1 sourced position

Says she would address the Town's structural deficit through targeted spending cuts and economic development.
“an aggressive pursuit of economic development”
Own statementTanya Potter candidate statement (Town of Windsor)

In their words

As Vice Mayor, said a budget with significant cuts will go forward if there is no tax measure.
Jun 4, 2026 ·As reported by The Press Democrat ·The Press Democrat · Jun 4, 2026

On the record

Voted yes on the resolution placing a 1% local sales tax (Measure I) on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Jul 15, 2026 ·Windsor Resolution No. 4104-26 (adopted July 15, 2026) · Jul 15, 2026

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