Four contests are on the ballot: mayor (two-year term) and four-year council Positions 2, 4 and 6. Only the mayor's race has more than one candidate. The council members in Seats 1, 3 and 5 hold terms through 2028.

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What the next council decides

01Blighted and county-owned nuisance properties4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has asked Lincoln County to take possession of tax-foreclosed nuisance properties in Toledo or explain why it has not, and has pointed to other blighted buildings such as the "A frame."

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether to issue code-enforcement fines and whether to pursue a court action to compel the county to act.

On Sept. 23, 2026 the council authorized a letter to Lincoln County about county-owned nuisance properties, with council members joining in signature. Toledo City Council minutes, Sept. 23, 2026 (special meeting) · Sep 23, 2026
According to the city manager, the county indicated it would not start any foreclosure action for 12 to 24 months pending an internal review. Toledo City Council minutes, Sept. 23, 2026 (special meeting) · Sep 23, 2026
The city manager said that if the letter does not produce timely action, the city's next step would be a mandamus action. Toledo City Council minutes, Sept. 23, 2026 (special meeting) · Sep 23, 2026
The council's 2026–2027 strategic plan includes using code enforcement to address run-down buildings. City of Toledo

02City Hall building2 sourced facts

Where it standsCity Hall is at 206 N. Main St. In June 2026 the city manager described a DEQ deed restriction on the City Hall property about vapor and contamination.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether City Hall stays in its Main Street building or moves.

The city manager said a deed restriction requested by DEQ on the City Hall property would convey information about vapor and contamination in any future property sale and can be removed after remediation. Toledo City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026
In January 2026 the city recorder said a records system would create more space for when the city moves to a new building. Toledo City Council minutes, Jan. 21, 2026 · Jan 21, 2026

03City budget and revenue3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a $26,722,746 operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 with a property tax rate of $5.18 per $1,000 of assessed value.

What's on the tableThe council will review revenue stability and set utility rates and fees in the coming year.

Resolution No. 1608 adopted the 2026–2027 operating budget totaling $26,722,746 and a tax rate of $5.18 per $1,000 of assessed value. Toledo City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026
The council raised the residential street lighting fee from $8.75 to $10.00 per month for fiscal year 2026-2027. Toledo City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026
The strategic plan's first goal is to improve and stabilize the city's financial health. City of Toledo

04Affordable housing and fee waivers3 sourced facts

Where it standsNorthwest Coastal Housing is building 30 affordable apartments, Olalla Meadows, on city-owned land, and the city waived its system development charges for the project.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether to keep waiving system development charges for affordable housing and how to pay the waived amounts.

Olalla Meadows is an $11.2 million project with 22 one-bedroom and eight two-bedroom units. Lincoln Chronicle · Jul 7, 2026
The city waived system development charges of about $250,000 for the project. Lincoln Chronicle · Jul 7, 2026
Resolution No. 1595 authorized interfund transfers of $258,084.03 to repay the system development charges fund, with a 5-year repayment term at 4.6% interest. Toledo City Council minutes, Feb. 4, 2026 · Feb 4, 2026

05State Dungeness crab rules2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council sent a letter opposing proposed state rules that would require "pop up" (ropeless) gear in the commercial Dungeness crab fishery.

What's on the tableThe council may take further positions on state rules that affect the Port of Toledo and fishing businesses.

The city manager said the petition would require "pop up" or "ropeless" gear for the Dungeness crab fishery by 2028. Toledo City Council minutes, Feb. 11, 2026 (special meeting) · Feb 11, 2026
The city manager said the equipment costs tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars per vessel. Toledo City Council minutes, Feb. 11, 2026 (special meeting) · Feb 11, 2026

3 notes on these statements

The council appointed Tracy Mix to fill the remainder of the mayor's term on Feb. 4, 2026, after the office became vacant. Toledo City Council minutes, Feb. 4, 2026 · Feb 4, 2026

Eric Chambers (Position 2), Nathan Keel (Position 4) and Jackie Burns (Position 6) are the only candidates for their seats. Lincoln County · Sep 4, 2026

Frank Silvia III served as a Toledo councilor and was elected council president on Feb. 4, 2026. Toledo City Council minutes, Feb. 4, 2026 · Feb 4, 2026

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1. Should Toledo press Lincoln County to take over and clean up county-owned nuisance properties?
2. Should City Hall stay in its historic Main Street building?
3. Should the council have adopted the $26.7 million budget for 2026-2027?
4. Should Toledo waive system development charges for affordable housing?
5. Should the city oppose the proposed state rules requiring ropeless gear for commercial crabbing?

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 voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

Voter registration deadlineLincoln Chronicle · Aug 26, 2026Oct 13, 2026
Ballots arrive in the mail (on or near)Lincoln County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election · Sep 24, 2026Oct 16, 2026
Election DayCity of ToledoNov 3, 2026
New terms beginCity of ToledoJan 1, 2027

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Jackie Kauffman, Andrew Keating, William Riley III4 on this ballot

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

The City Council is made up of a mayor and six councilors elected from the city at large. Toledo City Charter (2026)
The mayor is a voting member of the City Council and has no veto authority. Toledo City Charter (2026)
The mayor serves a two-year term and councilors serve four-year terms. City of Toledo
The City Manager leads the city's daily work and is chosen by the council. City of Toledo
The council holds regular meetings on the first and third Wednesdays and a work session on the fourth Wednesday. City of Toledo

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