Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Alissandra
Dramov
Alissandra Dramov, the incumbent, is running for Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Alissandra DramovYou’re reading
- 02Stefan Karapetkov
- 03Bobby Richards
Background
- About
- Carmel-by-the-Sea councilmember in her first term and author of four books on the town's history. She began her career as a television news journalist.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- City Council Member
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Campaign website
- www.renewcarmel.com
Monterey County Weekly's editorial board endorsed David Boland for mayor and Alissandra Dramov and Bobby Richards for City Council. Monterey County Weekly · Oct 8, 2026
On the record: Alissandra Dramov
10 sourced01Beach and forest1 sourced position
Calls for routine maintenance and repairs to beach infrastructure and the scenic pathway, and addressing bluff erosion.
We must take much better care of our beach and our forest”
Own statementAlissandra Dramov for Carmel City Council: Meet AlissandraLink
02Hotel tax (Measure M)3 sourced positions
as reported by Monterey County Weekly; not a direct quote
Supports Measure M, the hotel tax increase.
Forum answerMonterey County Weekly · Oct 8, 2026Link
Voted yes on placing a new 2% hotel tax (transient occupancy tax) measure on the November 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Carmel-by-the-Sea · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on approving the city's rebuttal to the ballot argument against the hotel tax measure (passed 4-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Carmel-by-the-Sea · Aug 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Sales tax (Measure N)2 sourced positions
At the June 2, 2026 meeting, opposed placing a sales tax increase on the ballot, citing the added burden on residents.
Own statementCity of Carmel-by-the-Sea · Jun 2, 2026Link
Voted no on placing a sales tax increase from 1.5% to 1.875% on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Carmel-by-the-Sea · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending the General Plan by adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element amendment (passed 3-2, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Carmel-by-the-Sea · Jul 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Tourism marketing1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending the 2026-27 budget to fund See Monterey's marketing request of $292,947 (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Carmel-by-the-Sea · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 operating and capital budget, with See Monterey marketing set to $0 pending a July discussion (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Carmel-by-the-Sea · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for City Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementCity of Carmel-by-the-SeaLink
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Alissandra Dramov: their words and their votes on the same issue
Sales tax (Measure N)
In their words
At the June 2, 2026 meeting, opposed placing a sales tax increase on the ballot, citing the added burden on residents.
Jun 2, 2026 ·City of Carmel-by-the-Sea · Jun 2, 2026
On the record
Voted no on placing a sales tax increase from 1.5% to 1.875% on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Jun 2, 2026 ·City of Carmel-by-the-Sea · Jun 2, 2026
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