Arroyo Grande City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Kate
Secrest
Kate Secrest, the incumbent, is running for Arroyo Grande City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6 Endorsed by the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party. San Luis Obispo County Democratic PartyCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
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: Kate Secrest
4 sourced01Multifamily housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on denying the appeal and approving a conditional use permit for a 92-unit multifamily project at 1271 and 1281 James Way (passed 3-1, Apr 2026).
Council voteArroyo Grande City Council action minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
02Street parking1 sourced position
Voted yes on adding 15 feet and removing 77 feet of restricted parking on the north side of Huasna Road west of Rosewood Lane (passed 3-2, Apr 2026).
Council voteArroyo Grande City Council action minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
03Public art1 sourced position
Voted yes 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
04Housing1 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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