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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Capitola voter guide

Affordable housing

Nov 13, 2025

Denying a request for a city letter of support for a grant application for 3720 Capitola Road

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, Nov. 2025

  • YesGerry JensenVoted yes on denying a request for a city letter of support for a grant application for 3720 Capitola Road (passed 4-1, Nov. 2025).
  • YesJoe ClarkeVoted yes on denying a request for a city letter of support for a grant application for 3720 Capitola Road (passed 4-1, Nov. 2025).
  • NoMelinda OrbachVoted no on denying a request for a city letter of support for a grant application for 3720 Capitola Road (passed 4-1, Nov. 2025).

Capitola City Council minutes, November 13, 2025 · Nov 13, 2025Link

Capitola Mall

Mar 26, 2026

Adopting Ordinance No. 1075, the Capitola Mall and objective standards zoning amendments

Result as recorded: unanimous, March 2026

  • YesGerry JensenSeconded and voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 1075, the Capitola Mall and objective standards zoning amendments (unanimous, March 2026).
  • YesJoe ClarkeVoted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 1075, the Capitola Mall and objective standards zoning amendments (unanimous, March 2026).

Capitola City Council minutes, March 26, 2026 · Mar 26, 2026Link

Housing

Sep 11, 2025

Adopting a General Plan amendment and introducing multifamily and accessory dwelling unit zoning changes

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, Sept. 2025

  • YesMelinda OrbachMade the motion and voted yes on adopting a General Plan amendment and introducing multifamily and accessory dwelling unit zoning changes (passed 3-2, Sept. 2025).
  • NoGerry JensenVoted no on adopting a General Plan amendment and introducing multifamily and accessory dwelling unit zoning changes (passed 3-2, Sept. 2025).
  • NoJoe ClarkeVoted no on adopting a General Plan amendment and introducing multifamily and accessory dwelling unit zoning changes (passed 3-2, Sept. 2025).

Capitola City Council minutes, September 11, 2025 · Sep 11, 2025Link

Rail trail

May 21, 2026

Asking the RTC to reprogram up to $200,000 in RTIP funds for preliminary planning work on the Capitola Trestle

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, May 2026

  • YesGerry JensenVoted yes on asking the RTC to reprogram up to $200,000 in RTIP funds for preliminary planning work on the Capitola Trestle (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • YesJoe ClarkeVoted yes on asking the RTC to reprogram up to $200,000 in RTIP funds for preliminary planning work on the Capitola Trestle (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • NoMelinda OrbachVoted no on asking the RTC to reprogram up to $200,000 in RTIP funds for preliminary planning work on the Capitola Trestle (passed 4-1, May 2026).

Capitola City Council special meeting minutes, May 21, 2026 · May 21, 2026Link

Aug 27, 2026

A cooperative agreement with the RTC for the Capitola Trestle Assessment

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, Aug. 2026

  • YesGerry JensenVoted yes on a cooperative agreement with the RTC for the Capitola Trestle Assessment (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
  • YesJoe ClarkeMade the motion and voted yes on a cooperative agreement with the RTC for the Capitola Trestle Assessment (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
  • NoMelinda OrbachVoted no on a cooperative agreement with the RTC for the Capitola Trestle Assessment (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).

Capitola City Council minutes, August 27, 2026 · Aug 27, 2026Link

Stockton Avenue Bridge

Aug 27, 2026

A motion directing staff to bid a polyester concrete overlay and plan to rebuild and preserve the Stockton Avenue Bridge

Result as recorded: unanimous, Aug. 2026

  • YesGerry JensenMoved and voted for a motion directing staff to bid a polyester concrete overlay and plan to rebuild and preserve the Stockton Avenue Bridge (unanimous, Aug. 2026).
  • YesJoe ClarkeSeconded and voted for a motion directing staff to bid a polyester concrete overlay and plan to rebuild and preserve the Stockton Avenue Bridge (unanimous, Aug. 2026).
  • YesMelinda OrbachVoted for a motion directing staff to bid a polyester concrete overlay and plan to rebuild and preserve the Stockton Avenue Bridge (unanimous, Aug. 2026).

Capitola City Council minutes, August 27, 2026 · Aug 27, 2026Link

Utility undergrounding

Sep 10, 2026

Notifying PG&E that the city will not pursue an undergrounding project with its Rule 20A funding

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, Sept. 2026

  • YesGerry JensenVoted yes on notifying PG&E that the city will not pursue an undergrounding project with its Rule 20A funding (passed 3-2, Sept. 2026).
  • YesJoe ClarkeVoted yes on notifying PG&E that the city will not pursue an undergrounding project with its Rule 20A funding (passed 3-2, Sept. 2026).
  • NoMelinda OrbachVoted no on notifying PG&E that the city will not pursue an undergrounding project with its Rule 20A funding (passed 3-2, Sept. 2026).

Capitola City Council minutes, September 10, 2026 · Sep 10, 2026Link

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