by John Glidden | glid24@protonmail.com | June 2, 2026
VALLEJO – Considering a run for the Vallejo City Council this November? Then, you are in luck.
Vallejo’s City Clerk’s Office is hosting an informational city council candidate session from 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday, June 22 inside the Vallejo Room, located on the lower level of the John F. Kennedy Public Library at 505 Santa Clara Street in downtown Vallejo.
“You will also gain valuable insight into what life is like for a City Council member outside of regular meetings,” city officials said announcing the meeting.
Those who attend will learn about becoming a council candidate, election law, filing requirements, campaign sign rules, and the nomination process with associated fees.
To RSVP, click here.
There are three open council seats during the November 2026 election: Districts 2, 4, and 5.
District 2 – North Vallejo is represented by Diosdado “J.R.” Matulac, who was first elected to the seat in November 2022. Matulac, a former member of the city of Vallejo Planning Commission, has opened a re-election campaign.
Also elected in 2022, was former Planning Commissioner Charles Palmares to represent District 4 – Downtown/Mare Island, and Peter Bregenzer to represent District 5 – Central Vallejo. Bregenzer is a former member of the city’s Architectural Heritage and Landmarks Commission
The upcoming election has already generated interest from the community with at least four persons opening campaigns to represent District 5. They include Tara Beasley-Stansberry, and Tanya Hall, who both ran for the District 5 seat in 2022. They are joined by Jared Bunde, and Rebekah Truemper.
Meanwhile Brianna Rogers is seeking election to District 4.
The general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.
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