Evanston Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Joy
Bell
Joy Bell is running for mayor of Evanston in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jesse Lind.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Joy BellYou’re reading
- 02Jesse Lind
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- Joy Bell finished second in the August 2026 Evanston mayoral primary with 687 votes.
On the record: Joy Bell
3 sourced01Leadership1 sourced position
as reported by the Uinta County Herald; not a direct quote
At the July 16 chamber forum, said she wants to build leadership with compassion and respect.
Forum answerUinta County Herald, July 23, 2026 · Jul 23, 2026Link
02Council conflicts1 sourced position
as reported by the Uinta County Herald; not a direct quote
At the forum, referred to recent conflicts on the city council and said she believes she could help resolve them.
Forum answerUinta County Herald, July 23, 2026 · Jul 23, 2026Link
03Downtown blight1 sourced position
as reported by the Uinta County Herald; not a direct quote
At the forum, said the mayor and council should work with Planning and Zoning and look at how other cities handle clean-ups.
Forum answerUinta County Herald, July 23, 2026 · Jul 23, 2026Link
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