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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

New Hope City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 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.

Voters citywide choose two at-large council members for four-year terms and one for a two-year term to fill an unexpired term.

Last day to vote early in person · Nov 2

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What the next council decides

01Property taxes and the city budget2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved a proposed 2027 budget and preliminary property tax levy on Sept 14, 2026 and set a public hearing date.

What's on the tableThe council elected in November will set future budgets and property tax levies.

02Flock license plate cameras3 sourced facts

Where it standsNew Hope police use Flock license plate readers at fixed locations, and residents spoke against Flock cameras at the Sept 14, 2026 council meeting.

What's on the tableThe council decides whether to keep funding and using the cameras.

03Response to federal immigration enforcement3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved a statement in January 2026 and joined a city coalition in February 2026; some residents asked for a separation ordinance.

What's on the tableThe council decides whether to take further formal steps beyond statements and added website resources.

04Redevelopment and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city began work on its 2050 Comprehensive Plan in July 2026, with the first round of community engagement running July to October 2026.

What's on the tableThe council will review the draft Comprehensive Plan, including how it treats redevelopment.

05Scattered site housing2 sourced facts

Where it standsCouncil and staff input to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan includes support for scattered site housing.

What's on the tableThe council decides whether to continue the program as the Comprehensive Plan is drafted.

4 notes on these statements

Council Member Jonathan London did not file for reelection, according to the Sun Post. Sun Post · Sep 24, 2026

Brock Ray was appointed in August 2025 to the seat of the late Andy Hoffe, which ran until the end of 2026. CCX Media · Aug 25, 2025

Rachelle Hamilton and Brock Ray advanced from the Aug 11, 2026 special election primary, in which Mark Wagner finished third, according to preliminary results reported by CCX Media. CCX Media · Aug 11, 2026

Danielle Plantz did not respond to the Sun Post candidate questionnaire. Sun Post · Sep 24, 2026

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  1. 1. How should New Hope keep homeowners' property taxes in check?

  2. 2. What should New Hope do about its Flock license plate cameras?

  3. 3. How far should the city go on federal immigration enforcement?

  4. 4. What should the city prioritize for aging commercial areas?

  5. 5. What should the city do with its Scattered Site Housing Program?

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 New Hope is runWho runs New Hope, and what it costsThe city manager earns $160,000. See council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): John Elder, Michael Isenberg3 on this ballot

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

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