Mount Shasta City Council Race Update: Warnick Moves Ahead of Stearns
New election results show a widening gap in the race for the second council seat.
By Anastasia Sprout | Mount Shasta Observer | November 8, 2026
The race for two seats on the Mount Shasta City Council has taken an interesting turn following the November 3, 2026 General Election.
In the early returns, Kenji Guy Dorsey-Imabori held a clear lead, while Tim Stearns and Wendy Warnick were separated by just three votes in the contest for second place.
But according to Siskiyou County's fifth election results update, released Friday, November 6, at 1:40 p.m., Warnick has moved ahead of Stearns by 54 votes.
Latest Mount Shasta City Council Results
Two seats are available.
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Kenji Guy Dorsey-Imabori | 639 | 28.25% |
| Wendy A. Warnick | 507 | 22.41% |
| Tim Stearns | 453 | 20.03% |
| Vicki Barr | 373 | 16.49% |
| Roslyn McCoy | 290 | 12.82% |
Mayor Glaubman Endorsed Both Leading Candidates
On October 15, Mount Shasta Mayor Glaubman endorsed both Kenji Guy Dorsey-Imabori and Wendy Warnick, who now hold the top two positions in the City Council race. He posted this on the Nextdoor social media group called "Mt. Shasta City Council Discussion."
Glaubman praised Dorsey-Imabori's lifelong connections to Mount Shasta, describing him as kind, empathetic, and someone who understands residents who have not always felt represented in local government.
The mayor also highlighted Warnick's experience as a local business owner and her work on affordable housing projects with larger organizations, describing her as knowledgeable, hardworking, and willing to listen to different perspectives.
The November 6 report shows all three Mount Shasta precincts reporting, with 1,430 ballots cast out of 2,271 registered voters, representing 62.97% turnout.
Although Dorsey-Imabori and Warnick currently hold the top two positions, these results are not yet certified. Additional ballot processing could still change the totals.
For those following this remarkably close local election, every update matters!
Read the official results: Siskiyou County Election Summary Report — November 6, 2026, Update #5, page 8
The Mount Shasta Observer will continue following the count and report the final results once Siskiyou County certifies the election.
For more background on the candidates, read our Mount Shasta City Council Candidates Forum Review.
Anastasia Sprout
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