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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Douglas Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 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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Voters citywide elect the mayor for four years and choose two of four candidates for two at-large council seats, also for four years.

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What the next council decides

01Seven Trails and west-side growth3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has approved a development agreement, an apartment complex and a restaurant and sports bar at the Seven Trails development on Douglas' west side, each on a split vote.

What's on the tableWhether to approve further Seven Trails phases and the water, sewer and road work that serves them.

02Water and sewer rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsWater and sewer rates in Douglas rose July 1, 2026 after a split council vote.

What's on the tableHow much to charge for water, sewer and trash service to pay for system upkeep and replacement.

  • The council passed Resolution 2026-31 setting utility charges 3-1 on June 22, 2026, with Councilmember Hershberger voting against. City of Douglas · Jun 22, 2026
  • Some increases were below the automatic 4% increase, while others reached as much as 61%, mainly for high-use customers such as subdivisions outside city limits. Douglas Budget · Jul 8, 2026
  • Water rates were set to rise 4%, and sewer rates were restructured with a new demand charge and higher volume rates. KKTY Radio
03The new community center3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Douglas Community Center is still under construction, and its opening has been pushed to December 2026.

What's on the tableHow the center is run and priced, and how the city handles the contractor's missed deadlines.

04License plate reader cameras2 sourced facts

Where it standsOn Sept. 28, 2026 the council approved an agreement for hosted license plate reader cameras after public comment.

What's on the tableWhether and how Douglas police use license plate reader cameras.

05City manager and the mayor's role3 sourced facts

Where it standsDouglas has a Mayor-Council government with an appointed city manager, and the council hired a new city manager in September 2026.

What's on the tableHow the council works with the new city manager and whether to change how authority is split.

3 notes on these statements

Brad Jenkins reached the general election ballot through write-in votes in the Aug. 18 primary, in which Kim Pexton was the only printed name for mayor. Douglas Budget · Sep 2, 2026

Councilmember Matt Schmidt resigned; the resignation was announced at the Sept. 14, 2026 council meeting. City of Douglas · Sep 14, 2026

The Douglas Budget described both council seats on the ballot as open seats. Douglas Budget · Aug 19, 2026

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  1. 1. Should the city keep backing the Seven Trails development on Douglas' west side?

  2. 2. Should Douglas police use license plate reader cameras?

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 voted8 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Ron McNare3 on this ballot

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

  • The City of Douglas operates under a Mayor-Council form of government with an appointed City Administrator. City of Douglas
  • The mayor presides at City Council meetings, and the Council President presides in the mayor's absence. City of Douglas
  • The 2026 general election ballot lists Mayor and Councilperson, City of Douglas, each for a four-year term, with voters choosing up to two councilpersons. Converse County Clerk · Nov 3, 2026
  • Council minutes record the mayor among the voting members, as in the 5-0 vote adopting the fiscal 2026-27 budget. City of Douglas · Jun 15, 2026

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