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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Angels Camp City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 3 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters elect two at-large council members for four-year terms on Nov 3, 2026, from three candidates. Alvin Broglio is not on the ballot; Caroline Schirato, Michael Chimente and Scott Behiel stay on the council.

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What the next council decides

01Data centers3 sourced facts

Where it standsA city moratorium on land use approvals for data centers runs until August 17, 2027.

What's on the tableWhether to allow data centers in the city, and under what rules, before or after the moratorium ends.

02Water and sewer infrastructure4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is carrying out the Critical Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Protection Project and a water meter replacement project.

What's on the tableHow to pay for and carry out water and sewer system projects, including a secondary water source.

  • The council's August 18, 2026 meeting included an item to award a $1,492,820 construction contract with Njirich and Sons, Inc. for the Critical Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Protection Project. City of Angels · Aug 18, 2026
  • In September 2026 the council approved Task Order No. 11 for construction services on the project, on a 5-0 vote. City of Angels · Sep 1, 2026
  • In July 2026 the council approved Construction Change Order No. 002 for the Water Meter Replacement Project Phase 1 and Phase 2. City of Angels · Jul 7, 2026
  • City Engineer Aaron Brusatori gave the council a Secondary Water Source Update in September 2026. City of Angels · Sep 15, 2026
03City budget3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the fiscal year 2026-27 budget in June 2026.

What's on the tableSpending priorities and revenue in the next city budgets.

04Tourism and downtown2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city has agreements with the Calaveras Visitors Bureau to promote tourism and to run the Angels Camp Museum.

What's on the tableHow the city supports tourism and local businesses.

  • In July 2026 the council approved Agreement No. 26-21 with the Calaveras Visitors Bureau for the promotion of tourism, on a 5-0 vote. City of Angels · Jul 7, 2026
  • In July 2026 the council approved a lease and operations agreement with the Calaveras Visitors Bureau for the operation of the Angels Camp Museum, on a 5-0 vote. City of Angels · Jul 7, 2026
05Fire and police services2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city's fire department works under an agreement with the Altaville Melones Fire Protection District.

What's on the tableHow fire, emergency medical and police services are provided and paid for.

  • In June 2026 the council approved an agreement for fire protection and emergency medical services between the City of Angels and the Altaville Melones Fire Protection District, on a 5-0 vote. City of Angels · Jun 16, 2026
  • In July 2026 the council approved a consolidated public safety technology agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., on a 5-0 vote. City of Angels · Jul 7, 2026
06Housing and land use2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council is considering a Permanent Local Housing Allocation plan and is rezoning individual parcels.

What's on the tableHow state housing funds are used and how land in the city is zoned.

  • The October 20, 2026 council agenda includes a public hearing on Resolution 26-90 to apply for and adopt a Permanent Local Housing Allocation plan. City of Angels · Oct 20, 2026
  • In September 2026 the council adopted a general plan amendment changing a 0.4-acre parcel to Single-Family Residential, on a 4-0 vote. City of Angels · Sep 15, 2026
2 notes on these statements

Kara Scott was appointed in August 2025 to fill the rest of Isabel Moncada's term after Moncada resigned; Michael "Mike" Ziehlke also applied. myMotherLode.com · Aug 11, 2025

The county qualified candidate list shows that Kara Scott and Nathan Young filed candidate statements and Michael "Mike" Ziehlke did not. Calaveras County Elections · Sep 2, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Angels Camp keep its pause on approving data centers?

  2. 2. Should the city keep spending on water and sewer system upgrades?

  3. 3. Should the city work to expand tourism?

  4. 4. Should the city share fire and emergency services with the Altaville Melones Fire Protection District?

  5. 5. Should the city make its building permit process simpler?

  6. 6. Should the city do more to add affordable housing?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted9 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Scott Behiel, Michael Chimente, Caroline Schirato2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • The City Council has five members: Mayor Caroline Schirato, Vice Mayor Michael Chimente, and Council Members Alvin Broglio, Scott Behiel and Kara Scott. City of Angels
  • The mayor and vice mayor are chosen each year by a majority vote of the five council members for a one-year term. myMotherLode.com · Jan 5, 2026
  • Two City Council seats are up in 2026, each for a four-year term. Calaveras County Elections
  • City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Angels Camp Fire Department, 1404 Vallecito Road. City of Angels

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