The filing deadline for running for Healdsburg City Council closed on 8/7/2026. Chris is running unopposed. Please read Chris' statement about this here:
Healdsburg didn't come to district elections voluntarily, but now here we are -and we are making the best of it!
This will be Healdsburg's first district election, with voting for City Council members happening in both District 4 (where I live) and in District 2, on November 3 2026.
District 4 is roughly east of Healdsburg Avenue, between Powell Ave. and Terrace Ave.
District 2 is between Powell and Piper.
The other 3 districts will hold elections in 2028.
To find out which district you live in, follow this link.
About the 4th District
Not only have I lived most my life in Healdsburg, I have also lived most of it in a neighborhood that exists in the 4th district!
Our district is defined by proximity to the Hospital, to Healdsburg High School, and to Fitch Mountain School. Fittingly, it's a great place for families. To the east are the hills adjacent to Fitch Mountain, and to the west is Healdsburg Avenue's lengthy straightaway section. It is home to the robust neighborhoods surrounding March Ave. (now patiently enduring a major and welcome road overhaul!), numerous churches, and the Villas neighborhood off of University.
It's a lovely place to live and I enjoy many friendships with the folks who live nearby.
District Elections FAQ:
Am I allowed to support a candidate running in a different district from the one I live in (donations, yard signs, etc)? YES
Can I vote for a candidate running in an election in a district that I do not live in? No, you can only vote for Council candidates who are running in the district you live in.
When will there be elections in the Districts 1,3 and 5? In 2028
What Councilmembers are not eligible for re-election in 2026? Councilmembers Hagele, Kelley and Edwards are currently in the middle of their respective terms.
Do Councilmembers elected in a certain district have responsibilities outside that district? Yes, each Councilmember is responsible for the welfare of the entire City. In this way, their roles are unchanged under the new district elections.
How long is a City Council term and does Healdsburg have term limits for Councilmembers? Each term is 4 years. Healdsburg does not have term limits. In recent years, no Council member has served more than 3 terms.
Can the citizens put forward a ballot measure that would reverse the move to district elections and return us to 'at-large' elections again? A return to at-large elections would open us to potential lawsuits. The few cities who have tried have been unsuccessful. Even if we won such as lawsuit, it would be astronomically expensive.
Healdsburg's First District Election!
Contact
chrisherrod707@gmail.com
707-328-8871
Paid for by Chris Herrod for Healdsburg City Council 2026. FPPC # 1490114