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Albany City Council Ward 2a · Nov 3, 2026

Jonathan Gould

Candidate for City Council Ward 2a

9 candidates · 4 seats2 sourced positions

Jonathan Gould is running for Albany City Council Ward 2a in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rachel Biscoe and Stacey Bartholomew.

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Security specialist and consultant with OrCal Security Consulting who grew up in Albany.

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Where Jonathan Gould stands: positions on the record

Local gas tax1 sourced position

  • As reported by Ben's Viewpoint (an independent Substack interview series); not a direct quote.

    Told Ben's Viewpoint he does not support an Albany gas tax and wants the council to examine spending priorities first.

    Own statementBen's Viewpoint · Sep 5, 2026

Street maintenance fee1 sourced position

  • Says City Hall should grow the city before it reaches into household utility bills.

    “City Hall should grow the city before it reaches into your utility bill.”

    Own statementGould Serves Albany

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