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City Council Election

Summary

Julian Mackie just won Sonoma’s District 1 City Council seat in a landslide, more than doubling the votes of each opponent. That means a new voice will be voting on city decisions—and District 1 residents have a fresh representative.

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

There’s no direct hit to your wallet from the election itself, but Mackie will now help decide how the city spends its money.

✅Who benefits

District 1 residents who wanted a new voice—and Mackie’s supporters—are the clear winners.

⚠️Who could be affected

The losing candidates and their backers may be disappointed, but no group is really harmed here.

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Sonoma SunNov 4, 2026

Julian Mackie Wins Sonoma District 1 City Council Seat - Sonoma Valley Sun

In the only contested election for a seat on Sonoma's City Council, Julian Mackie decisively defeated his two opponents, Mike Menefee and Peggy Hutton. Mackie gained 349 votes, Menefee 148 and Hutton 108. Commenting on his victory, Mackie said, "I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who organized events, knocked on doors, made phone calls, put up

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