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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

St. Marys City Council Election 2026

3 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 9 candidates running. Updated Oct 6, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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

City Council Post 1

1 seat

City Council Post 2

1 seat

City Council Post 3

1 seat

Voters citywide choose one councilmember for each of Posts 1, 2 and 3; each seat goes to the candidate with a simple majority.

Advance voting ends · Oct 30

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What the next council decides

01Flock license plate cameras3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved a three-year contract for 15 Flock cameras in April 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to keep, expand or end the Flock camera system and what oversight rules apply.

02Stormwater user fee2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a $5.00 per unit stormwater user fee in April 2026, with annual review.

What's on the tableWhether to keep, change or repeal the fee when it is reviewed each year.

03Exit 1 and Esplanade financing2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council hired KB Advisory Group in April 2026 for a financial review of Exit 1 Tax Allocation District No. 2.

What's on the tableHow the city pays for Exit 1 and Esplanade Boulevard infrastructure and how much risk it carries.

04New City Hall and the FY2027 budget2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the assistant city manager reported a Notice of Award for the new City Hall project, and budget work sessions were set for April 27 and 28.

What's on the tableHow the FY2027 budget funds city operations and the new City Hall.

05City manager leadership2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council voted 4-2 in February 2026 not to renew the city manager's contract, and Michael Mahaney is listed as city manager in April 2026 minutes.

What's on the tableWho oversees city staff and how the council works with the city manager.

1 note on these statements

Kenneth I. Jelley, Steve Conner and Chad Ingram opted not to participate in the Camden Votes candidate forums. Camden Votes

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  1. 1. What should St. Marys do about its Flock license plate cameras?

  2. 2. What should the city do with the tax rate and fees?

  3. 3. How should the city handle new development?

  4. 4. How should the city pay for drainage and stormwater work?

  5. 5. Should the city help finance infrastructure for the Esplanade housing development?

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 voted5 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.New · How St. Marys is runWho runs St. Marys, and what it costsWho the city manager is, council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.Your houseA St. Marys house at the typical market value ($312,300) pays about $9,300 a yearProperty tax, water, trash and energy, line by line for your address, plus the savings most owners miss.

Key dates

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Patricia Lynn Keene, Gregory Lockhart, Jeremy Nascimento, Allen F. Rassi, Jr.3 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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