American Canyon City Council · Nov 3, 2026
David Oro
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
David Oro, the incumbent, is running for American Canyon City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.
County elections officials begin mailing ballots (by this date) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodaySmall business owner and American Canyon councilmember, first appointed in 2017 and seeking a third term.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Business Owner/Councilmember
Where David Oro stands: positions on the record
Sales tax (Measure P)2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the resolution placing Measure P, a 1% sales tax, on the Nov. 2026 ballot (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteAmerican Canyon City Council action minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
as reported by The Press Democrat
Said when the council voted that he wanted to let voters decide on the sales tax measure.
“I think we can walk and chew gum at the same time”
Own statementThe Press Democrat · Jun 17, 2026
City budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteAmerican Canyon City Council action minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
as reported by The Press Democrat; not a direct quote
Said the city must look across the board to make cuts, prioritizing cutting consultant contracts before staff.
Forum answerThe Press Democrat · Oct 2, 2026
Growth and development1 sourced position
as reported by The Press Democrat; not a direct quote
Said he was proposing no new growth outside projects already moving forward, such as Watson Ranch.
Forum answerThe Press Democrat · Oct 2, 2026
What David Oro said vs. how David Oro voted
Sales tax (Measure P)
In their words
Said when the council voted that he wanted to let voters decide on the sales tax measure.
Jun 17, 2026 ·as reported by The Press Democrat ·The Press Democrat · Jun 17, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on the resolution placing Measure P, a 1% sales tax, on the Nov. 2026 ballot (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Jun 16, 2026 ·American Canyon City Council action minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
City budget
In their words
Said the city must look across the board to make cuts, prioritizing cutting consultant contracts before staff.
Oct 2, 2026 ·as reported by The Press Democrat; not a direct quote ·The Press Democrat · Oct 2, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Jun 2, 2026 ·American Canyon City Council action minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
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