2026 General Election Certification and Council Seating
Summary
Election machinery is set: November 3, 2026 general, August 18 primary if needed, with qualifying rules clarified (25 petitions + 1% of salary, or a higher fee instead). A special June 15 meeting will verify candidates.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
None — the agenda packet lists no cost associated with this item.
Voters and candidates in the 2026 municipal election.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Special Council Meeting - Nov 12, 2026
This special meeting is where the 2026 election results become official and the winners take their seats. The makeup of the council that will vote on budgets, development, and city policy going forward gets settled here.
Special Council Meeting - Jun 15, 2026
Four candidates are now officially on the ballot for the August 18 primary and November 3 general election. Ken Gilbert was among those certified and is running for re-election to Seat 4.
City Council Meeting - Apr 9, 2026
Election machinery is set: November 3, 2026 general, August 18 primary if needed, with qualifying rules clarified (25 petitions + 1% of salary, or a higher fee instead). A special June 15 meeting will verify candidates.
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