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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot. Endorsed by the Santa Cruz County Democratic Party.

Capitola City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Tory Del
Favero

Tory Del Favero is running for Capitola City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Human resources professional at Beefree and former Soquel Union Elementary School District trustee.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Human Resources Manager
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6 Endorsed by the Santa Cruz County Democratic Party. Tory Del Favero for Capitola City Council: EndorsementsCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
Endorsed by: Santa Cruz Sentinel; County Supervisors Kim De Serpa and Manu Koenig; Mayor Margaux Morgan; Council Members Gerry Jensen and Susan Westman; Santa Cruz County Democratic Party; and others. Tory Del Favero for Capitola City Council: Endorsements
Campaign website: capitolatory.com

On the record: Tory Del Favero

5 sourced

01Housing1 sourced position

Said the city must be thoughtful about how it works with the state housing mandate.
The housing mandate is here, and we need to be incredibly thoughtful about how we work with our housing mandate.”
Own statementSanta Cruz Local Link

02Rail trail1 sourced position

Wants the council to wait for the trestle assessment before deciding on the rail trail through Capitola.
We really need that report on the trestle, and that will help us inform our direction and decisions.”
Own statementSanta Cruz Local Link

03Capitola Mall1 sourced position

Says projects that conform to the mall standards adopted in March 2026 should be approved.
Any project that conforms to the adopted development standards for any tier should result in City approval.”
Own statementTPG Online Daily · Oct 3, 2026 Link

04Budget1 sourced position

Says the city should improve efficiencies and raise revenue through economic development rather than more sales taxes.
We are going to have to look at improving efficiencies and increasing revenue through economic development that increases sales tax and Transient Occupancy Tax.”
Own statementTPG Online Daily · Oct 3, 2026 Link

05Stockton Avenue Bridge1 sourced position

Names the Stockton Avenue Bridge as the city's highest-priority project.
The highest priority project for Capitola is the Stockton Avenue Bridge.”
Own statementTPG Online Daily · Oct 3, 2026 Link

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