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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lander Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 8 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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The mayor is elected citywide and each council member by ward. Three of the six council seats are up, one per ward; the mayor votes on council items only to break a tie.

Last day of absentee voting · Nov 2

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What the next council decides

013/4% sales tax for ambulance, air service and transit4 sourced facts

Where it standsFremont County voters approved the 3/4% sales tax on Aug. 18, and the Lander council approved the agreement that splits the money among the three services.

What's on the tableHow Lander oversees the tax under the countywide agreement, including any changes to how the money is split.

  • On March 10, 2026, the council voted 5-1 to place the 3/4% sales tax on the 2026 primary ballot, with Council Member Cassady voting nay. City of Lander · Mar 10, 2026
  • On June 16, 2026, the council approved the countywide agreement on how the tax is distributed, 3-1, after adding a requirement that providers report annually in a public meeting. City of Lander · Jun 16, 2026
  • Countywide, the tax passed 5,525 to 4,513 in the Aug. 18 primary election. County 10 · Aug 18, 2026
  • Per the ballot language, the tax takes effect January 1, 2027, and goes back to voters at the 2030 general election. County 10 · Aug 14, 2026
02Water and sewer rates and infrastructure3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council raised water and sewer rates in 2025 and again in 2026 to pay for water and sewer projects and loans.

What's on the tableFuture rate increases and which infrastructure projects to fund and in what order.

03Housing, zoning and short-term rentals3 sourced facts

Where it standsHousing cost and supply came up across the 2026 candidate forums, and the council has turned down two requests to rezone R-5 multi-family land to commercial.

What's on the tableZoning code changes, how to develop land set aside for housing, and whether to change short-term rental rules.

  • On Sept. 23, 2025, the council rejected Ordinance 2025-10, rezoning two lots from R-5 multi-family residential to commercial, 2-3. City of Lander · Sep 23, 2025
  • On Dec. 9, 2025, the council rejected Ordinance 2025-9, rezoning lots on Block 29 from R-5 to commercial, 0-6. City of Lander · Dec 9, 2025
  • At the League of Women Voters forum, George Case, Jenny Young and Jesse Grosinger each expressed interest in exploring changes to short-term rental rules. County 10 · Oct 17, 2026
04City budget and spending3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the FY2026-27 budget 4-1 in June 2026, with a general fund of $8,533,709.

What's on the tableNext year's budget, including spending on parks, studies and engineering versus street and utility repairs.

05Liquor licensing code (Title 2)3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has been rewriting Title 2 of the city code, which covers the sale, licensing and use of alcohol, since 2025.

What's on the tableHow the city enforces liquor license rules and how it consults license holders on changes.

4 notes on these statements

Chad Cassady and Sarah L. Schlosser did not attend the League of Women Voters council candidate forum. County 10 · Oct 17, 2026

The Ward 1 seat is held by Josh Hahn and the Ward 3 seat by John Larsen; neither filed for re-election. County 10 · Oct 17, 2026

In the Aug. 18 primary, Michelle B. Motherway received 1,089 votes for mayor, Missy White 1,053 and Alan McOmie 406. County 10 · Aug 19, 2026

Chad Cassady was sworn in on May 13, 2025, to fill the remainder of the Ward 2 term. City of Lander · May 13, 2025

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  1. 1. How do you view the 3/4% sales tax for ambulance, commercial air service and public ground transportation?

  2. 2. Should Lander raise water and sewer rates to pay for infrastructure loans?

  3. 3. Should Lander allow more homes, such as multi-family housing, in existing neighborhoods?

  4. 4. How should Lander handle short-term rentals?

  5. 5. How do you view the city's current budget?

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 voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Melinda Cox, Dan Hahn, Julia Stuble3 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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