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06/12/2026

Welcome to the 6/11 City Council Recap!

Last night, City Council held its second public hearing on the transition to voting districts and received public input regarding the composition of potential districts. Council discussed topics related to the transition to districts and directed the demographer to begin drawing maps that include four districts and an elected Citywide Mayor with a 2 year term. As a reminder – these changes will take effect in 2028. You can learn more about the districting transition on our website!

Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026–27 City Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, establishing priorities and investments for the community’s future. The final adopted budget will be on our website soon – visit the URL below to view the document in its entirety.

Finally, Council adopted a resolution ordering the 2026 General Municipal Election. Although the City is in the process of transitioning to districts, the change won’t take effect until the 2028 election. Candidates who run in 2026 and are elected to their seat will serve a four-year term. If you’re interested in running, the nomination period is 7/13-8/7 and you can contact the City Clerk’s office by emailing [email protected] with questions or to schedule an appointment.

To review the entire agenda, learn more about each item, and watch the meeting video, please visit our website. The Council’s next meeting will be on June 25th – we hope to see you there! For more details, and to subscribe to agenda notifications, please visit www.cityofcapitola.gov.

06/09/2026

📆The City of Capitola will be discussing the transition to districts on June 11th, and we want your input!

☑️ There are a couple of ways to participate on Thursday, 6/11: a community outreach meeting from 4:30 to 5:30 and a Council hearing at 6:15 PM.

Check out our website for more info!

📍Public input is one of the most important aspects of this process, and we want to hear from you! This is another opportunity to come to the meeting and give input on the composition of districts and preferences for district lines.
You can submit a question in advance or ask questions directly at either of these two opportunities.

📆 La ciudad de Capitola debatirá la transición a un sistema de distritos el 11 de junio, ¡y queremos conocer su opinión!

☑️ Hay dos formas de participar este jueves 11 de junio: una reunión de participación comunitaria de 4:30 a 5:30 p. m. y una audiencia del Concejo a las 6:15 p. m.

📍 La opinión del público es uno de los aspectos más importantes de este proceso, ¡y queremos escucharle! Esta es una nueva oportunidad para asistir a la reunión y opinar sobre la composición de los distritos y las preferencias respecto a sus límites.
Puede enviar una pregunta con antelación o plantearla directamente durante cualquiera de estas dos instancias.
Hay más información disponible en línea.

06/06/2026

Have you ever considered serving your community in elected office?
Join us for a Candidate Information Night on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM to learn more about running for local office in Santa Cruz County. This informational session will be hosted by the Santa Cruz County Clerk and the Capitola City Clerk and will cover the candidate filing process, election requirements, and what to expect as a candidate.
Anyone interested in learning more about running for office is encouraged to attend.
📍 Capitola City Hall Community Room
🗓️ June 10, 2026 | 5:30 PM

06/03/2026

🌿 This summer, remember to support local biodiversity through native landscaping! As you plan your garden projects, consider these important reminders:
✅ Choose California native plants that provide habitat for wildlife.
💧 Water wisely. Native plants typically require less irrigation once established, helping conserve water during the dry season.
🌼 Avoid invasive species that can spread into natural areas and outcompete native vegetation.
🐝 Leave some flowering plants and natural habitat areas to support bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
🌱 Add mulch around native plants to help retain soil moisture, reduce weeds, and improve soil health.
Together, we can create beautiful landscapes that support Capitola's environment and natural resources.

05/29/2026

Welcome to the 5/28 City Council Recap!
Last night, the City Council held its first public hearing on the transition to voting districts, received public input, and discussed additional opportunities to engage the public on this topic. The next chance to provide your input on the transition to districts will be June 11th - join us for a Q+A session at 4:30 before the Council’s regularly scheduled meeting at 6 PM!

Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to join the Monterey Bay Area Regional Climate Project Working Group, strengthening regional collaboration on climate initiatives and sustainability efforts.

Council also adopted the Fiscal Year 2026–27 Measure D Five-Year Program of Projects and approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 SB 1 Project List for the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA).

To review the entire agenda, learn more about each item, and watch the meeting video, please visit our website. The Council’s next meeting will be on June 11th – we hope to see you there! For more details, and to subscribe to agenda notifications, please visit www.cityofcapitola.gov.

05/24/2026

📆The Capitola City Council is holding the first public hearing on Thursday, May 28, at 6 PM to discuss district-based elections. The agenda is now available online.
☑️The City currently uses an at-large voting system for the election of its City Council Members, under which voters citywide may vote for all open Council seats. Councilmembers are elected to represent the City as a whole, rather than specific geographic districts. In response to a legal challenge, the City Council voted to begin transitioning to district-based elections, in which the city is divided into geographic districts, and voters select a candidate who lives in and represents their district.
📍Public input is one of the most important aspects of this process, and we want to hear from you! This is another opportunity to come to the meeting and give input on the composition of districts and preferences for district lines.
More information is available online.

📆 El Concejo Municipal de Capitola celebrará la primera audiencia pública el jueves 28 de mayo, a las 6:00 p. m., para debatir sobre las elecciones basadas en distritos. La agenda ya está disponible en línea.
☑️ Actualmente, la Ciudad utiliza un sistema de votación general (*at-large*) para la elección de los miembros de su Concejo Municipal, bajo el cual los votantes de toda la ciudad pueden votar por todos los escaños del Concejo que estén vacantes. Los concejales son elegidos para representar a la Ciudad en su conjunto, en lugar de a distritos geográficos específicos. En respuesta a una impugnación legal, el Concejo Municipal votó a favor de iniciar la transición hacia elecciones basadas en distritos, sistema en el cual la ciudad se divide en distritos geográficos y los votantes eligen a un candidato que reside en su distrito y lo representa.
📍 La participación ciudadana es uno de los aspectos más importantes de este proceso, ¡y queremos escuchar su opinión! Esta es otra oportunidad para asistir a la reunión y aportar sus comentarios sobre la composición de los distritos y sus preferencias respecto a los límites distritales.
Hay más información disponible en línea.

05/21/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25th. City Hall will return to regular hours on Tuesday, May 26th. Wishing everyone a peaceful holiday.

05/15/2026

Welcome to the 5/14 City Council Recap!
Last night, Council received an update on the Bay Avenue Corridor Project and provided direction on which components to advance.
The Council also received a presentation on the transition to by-district elections. This process involves a lot of public input – if you’d like to view meeting materials or share your thoughts, please visit our website for more information!
Finally, Council approved an updated Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26. These establish updated City service and program fees.
To review the entire agenda, learn more about each item, and watch the meeting video, please visit our website. The Council’s next meeting will be a special budget meeting on May 21st – we hope to see you there! For more details, and to subscribe to agenda notifications, please visit www.cityofcapitola.gov.

05/12/2026

📆The Capitola City Council is holding an informational meeting on Thursday, May 14, at 6 PM to discuss district-based elections.
☑️The City currently uses an at-large voting system for the election of its City Council Members, under which voters citywide may vote for all open Council seats. Councilmembers are elected to represent the City as a whole, rather than specific geographic districts. In response to a legal challenge, the City Council voted to begin transitioning to district-based elections, in which the city is divided into geographic districts, and voters select a candidate who lives in and represents their district.
📍Come to the meeting to ask questions and learn more about the process.

📆 El Ayuntamiento de Capitola celebrará una reunión informativa el jueves 14 de mayo, a las 6:00 p. m., para tratar el tema de las elecciones por distritos.
☑️Actualmente, la ciudad utiliza un sistema de votación general (*at-large*) para la elección de los miembros del Ayuntamiento de Capitola, bajo el cual los votantes de toda la ciudad pueden votar por todos los escaños vacantes del Ayuntamiento. Los miembros del ayuntamiento son elegidos para representar a la ciudad en su conjunto, en lugar de a distritos geográficos específicos. En respuesta a una impugnación legal, el Ayuntamiento votó a favor de iniciar la transición hacia un sistema de elecciones por distritos, en el cual la ciudad se divide en distritos geográficos y los votantes eligen a un candidato que reside en su distrito y lo representa.
📍Asista a la reunión para formular preguntas y obtener más información sobre este proceso.

✅Take the survey by May 29th to give your input!Questions? Contact the Capitola Public Works Department🌳831-475-7300🏞pub...

05/05/2026

✅Take the survey by May 29th to give your input!

Questions? Contact the Capitola Public Works Department
🌳831-475-7300
🏞[email protected]

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