Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Brewer City Council Election 2026
2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
City Council
1 seat- Jarod Farn-GuilletteJarod Farn-Guillette is a transportation planner who has lived in Brewer for six years. He holds a master's degree in landscape architecture from Seoul National University.4sourced
- Dani O'HalloranIncumbentDani O'Halloran is a realtor and the state representative for Maine House District 20. Her legislative profile lists the Brewer School Committee and Brewer City Council among her affiliations.10sourced
- Marissa WorsterMarissa Worster chairs the City of Brewer Culture and Arts Committee.1sourced
City Council
1 seat- Kathleen KramerKathleen Kramer is a retired teacher who taught for 48 years. She volunteers with Literacy Volunteers of Bangor and is a Maine Army National Guard veteran.3sourced
- Kevin J.M. O'ConnellKevin J.M. O'Connell is a former Brewer mayor who worked as a lineworker at Emera Maine. In January 2020 his union said he had served two years as mayor and nine years on the City Council.1sourced
Voters citywide choose one councilor for a full three-year term and one for the single year left on a vacated seat; each contest elects one person.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- Governor
- Rick Bennett · Independent
- Robert B. Charles · Republican
- Hannah M. Pingree · Democratic
- U.S. Senate
- Susan M. Collins · Republican
- Troy D. Jackson · Democratic
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
What the next council decides
01Budget and property taxes3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted the FY2027 city and school budget on June 2, 2026, with a property tax levy of $21,134,573.
What's on the tableThe next council will adopt the FY2028 budget and set the property tax levy that pays for it.
- The FY2027 budget resolve authorizes a property tax levy of $21,134,573 for the city and school budgets. City of Brewer · Jun 2, 2026
- The council approved the FY2027 city and school budget and the school budget appropriation on June 2, 2026 by unanimous vote. City of Brewer · Jun 2, 2026
- The FY2027 budget includes a 3% sewer rate increase, about $4.96 per quarter for the average residential sewer user. City of Brewer · Aug 11, 2026
02Waterfront and development3 sourced facts
Where it standsIn August 2026 the council created a Waterfront Zoning District along the Penobscot River and Brewer Riverwalk.
What's on the tableHow the new district is used, and which other zoning changes and contract zones the council approves.
- The Waterfront District is meant to promote retail, restaurant, entertainment and recreational uses, as well as high-density housing but not single-family homes. City of Brewer · Jul 14, 2026
- The council enacted the Waterfront Zoning District amendments 4-0 on Aug. 11, 2026, with an effective date of Aug. 16, 2026. City of Brewer · Aug 11, 2026
- The Planning Board held a public hearing on June 29, 2026 and unanimously recommended the amendments. City of Brewer · Aug 11, 2026
03Streets and capital projects3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe FY2027 capital plan, financed with up to $1,575,000 in bonds, includes paving and Center Street and Maple Street work.
What's on the tableWhich road, sidewalk and safety projects to fund next, and when.
- The council authorized up to $1,575,000 in general obligation bonds for the FY2027 Capital Improvement Program on July 14, 2026. City of Brewer · Jul 14, 2026
- The FY2027 capital plan lists $200,000 for Center Street revitalization and $250,000 for Maple Street reconstruction. City of Brewer · Jul 14, 2026
- The Oct. 13, 2026 council agenda included an order to award a contract for Phase I Center Street design. City of Brewer · Oct 13, 2026
04Council rules and public comment3 sourced facts
Where it standsIn July 2026 the council voted 3-2 to let Brewer residents and property owners speak first during public comment.
What's on the tableWhether to keep or change meeting and election rules the current council adopted on split votes.
- Under the amended rules, members of the public may speak for up to three minutes, and Brewer residents or property owners speak first. City of Brewer · Jul 14, 2026
- The council adopted an annual self-review form for councilors by a 3-1 vote on Aug. 11, 2026. City of Brewer · Aug 11, 2026
- In March 2026 the council enacted, 3-1, a change letting residents take out nomination papers for more than one elected city office while filing for only one. City of Brewer · Mar 10, 2026
2 notes on these statements
The one-year seat opened when Councilor William Kimball resigned; the council accepted his resignation 4-0 on Aug. 11, 2026 and sent the rest of the term to the November ballot. City of Brewer · Aug 11, 2026
Voters may register at the City Clerk's office or at the polls on Election Day. City of Brewer
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Who matches you?
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1. What should Brewer's next budget aim for on property taxes?
2. Should Brewer zone its riverfront for restaurants, shops and high-density housing?
3. Should Brewer encourage more housing construction?
4. How high a priority should pedestrian and cyclist safety be in Brewer's road spending?
5. Should Brewer residents and property owners get to speak first during public comment at council meetings?
6. Should residents be able to take out nomination papers for more than one city office in the same election?
Key dates
- Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Joseph L. Ferris Community Center)City of BrewerNov 3, 2026
The seat math
3 stay (not up this year): Michele LaBree Daniels, Jenn Morin, Soubanh Phanthay2 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- The City Council page lists the mayor, three councilors and one vacant seat. City of Brewer
- The November 3, 2026 ballot fills one three-year council seat and one one-year council seat. City of Brewer
- The one-year seat's winner will serve the remainder of a term that ends November 16, 2027. City of Brewer
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