Angels Camp City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Kara
Scott
Kara Scott, the incumbent, is running for Angels Camp City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Kara ScottYou’re reading
- 02Nathan Young
- 03Michael "Mike" Ziehlke
Background
- About
- Business owner who has co-owned and operated a local roofing company for 27 years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Appointed Incumbent
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
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
On the record: Kara Scott
13 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 560, a moratorium on land use approvals for data centers until August 17, 2027 (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Angels · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Water and sewer2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Task Order No. 11 for construction services on the Critical Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Protection Project (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Angels · Sep 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said after her 2025 appointment that she would work to improve sewer, water and roadway infrastructure.
I will work to budget wisely, improve vital infrastructure such as sewer, water, and roadways, and foster an environment that attracts new businesses without losing the heart and character of our hometown.”
Own statementCalaveras Enterprise · Aug 14, 2025Link
03City budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 city budget (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Angels · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Says that as a councilmember she has helped approve a balanced budget while advancing capital improvement projects.
As City Councilmember, I have helped approve a balanced budget while advancing important capital improvement projects.”
Own statementCalaveras County ElectionsLink
04Fire services1 sourced position
Voted yes on the fire protection and emergency medical services agreement with the Altaville Melones Fire Protection District (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Angels · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Tourism2 sourced positions
Voted yes on an agreement with the Calaveras Visitors Bureau for the promotion of tourism (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Angels · Jul 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a lease and operations agreement with the Calaveras Visitors Bureau to run the Angels Camp Museum (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Angels · Jul 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Public safety1 sourced position
Voted yes on a public safety technology agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Angels · Jul 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Land use2 sourced positions
Voted no on declaring part of the alley next to Mark Twain Elementary School exempt surplus land (failed 2-2, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Angels · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a motion to support the Planning Commission and research the alley surplus land matter further (passed 3-1, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Angels · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Priorities1 sourced position
Says that if elected she will focus on finances, roads and infrastructure, public safety, local businesses and economic growth.
If elected I will continue focusing on sound financial decisions, roads and infrastructure, public safety, local businesses, and thoughtful economic growth”
Own statementCalaveras County ElectionsLink
09Regional planning1 sourced position
Says she represents Angels Camp on the Calaveras Local Agency Formation Commission.
I also represent Angels Camp on the Calaveras Local Agency Formation Commission”
Own statementCalaveras County ElectionsLink
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Kara Scott: their words and their votes on the same issue
Water and sewer
In their words
Said after her 2025 appointment that she would work to improve sewer, water and roadway infrastructure.
Aug 14, 2025 ·Calaveras Enterprise · Aug 14, 2025
On the record
Voted yes on Task Order No. 11 for construction services on the Critical Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Protection Project (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Sep 1, 2026 ·City of Angels · Sep 1, 2026
City budget
In their words
Says that as a councilmember she has helped approve a balanced budget while advancing capital improvement projects.
On the record
Voted yes on adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 city budget (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Jun 16, 2026 ·City of Angels · Jun 16, 2026
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