Arroyo Grande City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Jim
Guthrie
Jim Guthrie, the incumbent, is running for Arroyo Grande City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Kate Secrest and Jim Guthrie are the only candidates listed in their districts, so neither council contest has an opponent. City of Arroyo Grande, General Municipal Election - Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Jim Guthrie
5 sourced01Multifamily housing1 sourced position
Moved to deny the appeal and approve a conditional use permit for a 92-unit multifamily project at 1271 and 1281 James Way, and voted yes (passed 3-1, Apr 2026).
Council voteArroyo Grande City Council action minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
02State water1 sourced position
As reported by New Times SLO; not a direct quote
Said at the June 9 council meeting that state water has proven more reliable over the years.
Own statementNew Times SLO, Arroyo Grande's measure for state water project participation moves to November ballot · Jul 2, 2026
03Street parking1 sourced position
Moved to add 15 feet and remove 77 feet of restricted parking on the north side of Huasna Road west of Rosewood Lane, and voted yes (passed 3-2, Apr 2026).
Council voteArroyo Grande City Council action minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
04Public art1 sourced position
Voted no on directing staff to return with a resolution approving the Monarch Books mural at 201 E. Branch St. (passed 4-1, Apr 2026).
Council voteArroyo Grande City Council action minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
05Housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on the consent agenda that adopted an ordinance implementing Housing Element programs A.1-2 and A.10-2 on residential uses in mixed-use zones (passed 5-0, Apr 2026).
Council voteArroyo Grande City Council action minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
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