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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Alpine City Council Election 2026

1 of 5 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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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Only voters registered in Ward 5 vote for the Ward 5 council seat.

Last day for a mail ballot application to be received · Oct 23

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Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

What the next council decides

01Water system and rates4 sourced facts

Where it standsA city well failed in spring 2026, and in July the council approved a fee schedule that raised water and sewer rates.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to pay for a replacement well and other aging water infrastructure.

02Budget and property tax rate2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council adopted a FY 2026-27 tax rate of $0.403349 per $100 of assessed value.

What's on the tableThe next council will set future budgets and tax rates.

03City borrowing2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the council approved a limited tax note, Series 2026, on a 3-2 vote.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to take on more debt for city projects.

04Charter amendments on the ballot3 sourced facts

Where it standsSeven proposed City Charter amendments, Propositions A through G, are on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

What's on the tableVoters decide the amendments; the council would carry out any that pass.

2 notes on these statements

Catherine Eaves is unopposed for mayor; the October 20, 2026 council agenda includes an order declaring her elected unopposed and canceling the mayor election. City of Alpine, City Council agenda, October 20, 2026 · Oct 20, 2026

A special City Charter amendment election (Propositions A through G) is on the same November 3, 2026 ballot. City of Alpine, City Council meeting packet, August 4, 2026 (Orders 2026-06-01 and 2026-06-02) · Aug 4, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Alpine pay for water system repairs?

  2. 2. How should the council set the city property tax rate?

  3. 3. Should the city borrow through tax notes to pay for projects?

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.

Key dates

The seat math

5 stay (not up this year): Catherine Eaves, Lucy Escovedo, Eva Martinez, Richard Portillo, Robert Rückes1 on this ballot

5 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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