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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Seaside City Council Election 2026

6 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 2 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Six Seaside council positions, including mayor, are on the Nov. 3 ballot, but only the Ward 4 seat is contested; only Ward 4 voters choose between Padraig Ansbro and Patrick Barker.

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What the next council decides

01LED streetlights4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council approved, 4-2, a framework for Pacific Power to convert Seaside's remaining non-LED streetlights to LED.

What's on the tableAfter installation, the council's plan sets a six-month wait before routine requests for shields on the new lights are considered.

02Homelessness and city property3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted an ordinance in June 2026 creating a process to exclude people from city property for violations of law, and hears regular updates on the Stepping Stones camp.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee how the exclusion process and the city's support for the Stepping Stones camp continue.

03Affordable housing3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe 69-unit Pacifica Apartments, income-restricted housing on city-received North 40 land, broke ground in November 2025.

What's on the tableThe council decides how to use city land and policy for more housing as Pacifica nears completion.

04Water, sewer and streets3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved Phase 1 of a Sewer Master Plan in September 2026 and chose a preferred design for the Broadway/Highway 101 intersection in June 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will set utility rates and decide which water, sewer and street projects to fund.

05Nuisances and code enforcement3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council is reviewing a draft administrative civil code enforcement ordinance and an update to the city's nuisance rules.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to adopt new code enforcement and nuisance rules.

3 notes on these statements

The Ward 3 seat is vacant and will not appear on the 2026 ballot; a Ward 3 resident may be appointed to it. City of Seaside

Padraig Ansbro was appointed to the Ward 4 seat on Jan. 26, 2026, after the council split 3-3 between him and Brandon Kraft at an earlier meeting. Seaside Signal · Jan 29, 2026

Tita Montero did not give a response to The Astorian's candidate questionnaire. The Astorian · Sep 23, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Seaside convert its Pacific Power streetlights to LED under the plan approved in September 2026?

  2. 2. Should the city keep its process for excluding people from city property for violations of law?

  3. 3. Should the city put more money into services at the Stepping Stones camp?

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 voted3 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

5 stay (not up this year): Christine Binnicker, Robin Montero, Tita Montero, Seth Morrisey, Steve Wright6 on this ballot

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

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