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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Takoma Park Mayor & City Council Election 2026

7 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 11 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

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Every seat is on the ballot: voters citywide choose the mayor, and each ward chooses its own councilmember. Wards 3, 4 and 5 each have one candidate.

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What the next council decides

01Rent stabilization3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council is reviewing its rent stabilization program with a consultant and gave direction on policy areas in July 2026.

What's on the tableWhether and how to change the rent stabilization law, including exemptions, rent ceilings and floors, and capital improvement pathways.

02Housing and development4 sourced facts

Where it standsA nonprofit has proposed replacing the Edinburgh House apartments, and the former hospital campus is a major redevelopment site.

What's on the tableHow the city responds to redevelopment proposals and how it weighs new housing against displacement and neighborhood concerns.

03Property taxes and the budget3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council cut the real property tax rate by one cent for FY2027 and expanded the homeowner tax credit supplement.

What's on the tableThe FY2028 property tax rate, budget and tax relief for homeowners.

04Council term length3 sourced facts

Where it standsTerms are two years; the council has discussed four-year terms and adopted a resolution to gather resident input.

What's on the tableWhether to propose changing council and mayor terms from two years to four, and how residents weigh in.

05Conduct at public meetings2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a civility resolution in July 2026, and clapping and signs at meetings are an issue in the campaign.

What's on the tableWhat rules of decorum the council applies to speakers and the audience at its meetings.

3 notes on these statements

Jessica Landman (Ward 1), Cindy Dyballa (Ward 2) and Roger Schlegel (Ward 3) hold council seats but are not on the ballot for them. Tom Wallack is the Ward 3 candidate; Joe Howard was nominated for Ward 3 and declined. The Takoma Record · Sep 16, 2026

Kurt Gilbert (Ward 4) and Cara Honzak (Ward 5) are running unopposed, and Amy Wesolek faces Ambroise Agosse again after winning Ward 6 in 2024 by 46 votes. The Takoma Record · Sep 16, 2026

Candidate answers marked as questionnaire responses come from a questionnaire run by Community Vision for Takoma, a resident group. Seven candidates answered, and Talisha Searcy withdrew her responses. Community Vision for Takoma · Sep 30, 2026

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  1. 1. What should the city do with its rent stabilization law?

  2. 2. How should the city approach new housing?

  3. 3. How should the council respond to rising property tax bills?

  4. 4. How long should council terms be?

  5. 5. Should residents be allowed to clap and hold signs at council meetings?

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 voted4 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.New · How Takoma Park is runWho runs Takoma Park, and what it costsThe city manager earns $246,977. See council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.

Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 7 on this ballot

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

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