Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Bobby
Richards
Bobby Richards 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 DramovIncumbent
- 02Stefan Karapetkov
- 03Bobby RichardsYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Former Carmel-by-the-Sea councilmember (2016 to 2024) and former Carmel Chamber of Commerce board member. He has also served on the Carmel Residents Association board.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Driving Instructor
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Endorsed by
- Monterey County Hospitality Association; Monterey County Association of REALTORS (which says it supports rather than endorses candidates). Bobby Richards for Carmel City Council
- Campaign website
- bobbyrichardscarmel.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: Bobby Richards
4 sourced01Experience1 sourced position
Says he is running to bring his council experience back after stepping away for a health challenge.
I hope to bring those growth rings of experience, perspective, and a collaborative spirit back to the Council.”
Own statementBobby Richards for Carmel City CouncilLink
02Housing on city lots1 sourced position
as reported by Monterey County Weekly; not a direct quote
Supports building new and more affordable workforce housing on city-owned parking lots.
Forum answerMonterey County Weekly · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Hotel tax (Measure M)1 sourced position
as reported by Monterey County Weekly; not a direct quote
Opposes Measure M, the hotel tax increase.
Forum answerMonterey County Weekly · Oct 8, 2026Link
04Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for City Council in 2020 (won).
Own statementCity of Carmel-by-the-SeaLink
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