(ROSEVILLE, Calif.) – Polling places throughout the city of Roseville opened their doors at 7 AM this morning to residents casting ballots for today’s Nov. 3 election. The city’s General Municipal Election includes the election of councilmembers for Districts 2 and 4 and a decision on the highly contentious Measure A.
8:13 PM Tues. November 3
As poll returns begin to appear across California, here is how Roseville voters are positioning themselves on local ballots.
Anne Carpenter is currently leading her opposition by nearly 20% of counted votes. For District 4, Bartee is striding ahead of Franks holding a monumental 72.07% of Roseville votes..
Photo Credits: Placer County Elections Office / https://www.placercountyelections.gov/election-results
Local voters are showing opposition to Measure A. 60.84% of voters say No to the proposed increase in city council compensation while 39.16% have voted Yes.
Stay tuned and email piper.a@lead4earth.org, as the article will update as additional data becomes available.
District 2 Candidates
Having lived in Roseville for the past three decades, Carpenter markets her successful business background as complementary to her value of community service. Her priorities in running for office emphasize ensuring safe neighborhoods, support for small businesses, protecting parks and open spaces, and maintaining the city’s fiscal strength.
The current President of Roseville Community Crime Stoppers and Commissioner for the Placer County Parks and Open Spaces Commission, Carpenter has been heavily endorsed by regional economic associations including the Roseville Area Business PAC (Political Action Committee), Placer Business Alliance, and Sacramento Metro Chamber PAC. The list of business sphere support extends to many former leaders of the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Carpenter has also been championed by current Roseville civil servants including Mayor Krista Bernasconi, Vice-Mayor Karen Alvord, councilmembers Houdesheldt and Roccucci, and Roseville Chief of Police Troy Bergstrom.
A Roseville community member for more than 25 years, Nelson’s campaign centers on providing practical leadership, community focus, and results for small businesses. He highlights his two decades of public service in advancing inclusive and sustainable support for California communities.
Backed by the Roseville Local Firefighters 1592, Nelson advertises himself as “The only public safety-endorsed candidate.” Nelson currently serves as a board member on the Roseville City School District Foundation and as a member of the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce.
His published endorsements are fewer than for his opponent Carpenter. Beyond the Roseville Local Firefighters, his list of supporters include Folsom Mayor Justin Raithel, the National Small Business Advocacy Council, and various other lower profile community members.
District 4 Candidates
Former Roseville fire chief from 2015 to 2024 and previous Area Director for the CalFire Chiefs Association, Bartee has run his campaign on leadership experience both within firefighting and beyond. He highlights his management of public resources and commitment to effective planning as benefiting from his emergency preparedness knowledge. Bartee’s vision for the city prioritizes public safety, fiscal responsibility, smart growth, infrastructure investment, quality of life, and transparency.
Similar to Carpenter, Bartee retains endorsement from a long list of current public servants including Mayor Bernasconi, Vice-Mayor Alvord, as well as council members Houdeshseldt and Roccucci, and other former city office representatives.
His list of endorsements include support from the Laborers’ International Union of North America, Roseville Police Officers Association, Roseville Local Firefighters 1592, Roseville Area Business PAC, Sacramento Metro Chamber PAC, as well as American Medical Response (AMR).
A city resident for 33 years, Franks is the only candidate in the election who advertises a political affiliation on his campaign website. Officially endorsed by the Placer County Republican Assembly (PCRA) as well as the Placer County Republican Party, Franks highlights his desire to apply private sector skills from his 36 year long career in medical services back to Roseville. His priorities include mitigating new taxes, ensuring public safety, limiting homelessness, fiscally responsible growth, and supporting business and employment.
Franks has published little information about further endorsements but emphasizes his unique position as the only District 4 candidate from the private sector. He also highlights never having been employed by a city government.
The full title of the Ballot resolution facing Roseville voters this November 3rd is the Council Compensation Adjustment and Inflation Limitation Measure. Pay received by the City Council has remained unchanged since 2000 when it was set for a monthly $600 per District member. Measure A is proposing an increase from the current compensation to the amount set by the State of California for general law cities approximately the same size and population as Roseville. The new rate would stand at $2,550 and entail annual increases adjusted for inflation at or below 5%.
Measure A has remained a highly divided issue for Roseville constituents. Government conversations around amending council compensation have been ongoing with 2020 discussion delayed due to pandemic uncertainties.
Proponents of Measure A cite how higher compensation reflects the increased responsibilities carried by council members given city growth since 2000. Advocates also note an increased likelihood of greater representation on city council. Those against the ballot measure argue that given Roseville’s status as a Charter city and not a general law municipality, council compensation should instead be addressed in the upcoming 2030 review. Some of the more vocal residents have noted their opposition due to general dissatisfaction with current city council leadership.
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