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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.

Carpinteria City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Aja
Forner

Aja Forner is running for Carpinteria City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mónica Solórzano.

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The race · City Council District 1

01Aja FornerYou’re reading
02Mónica SolórzanoIncumbent

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Background

About: Program and volunteer manager at Therapy Dogs of America and Carpinteria library commissioner. She previously worked in fund development at Girls Inc. and served as Canalino PTA president.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Library Commissioner
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

On the record: Aja Forner

4 sourced

01Roads1 sourced position

Said road repairs would be a top priority, citing more than $24 million in deferred street and road maintenance.
Own statementCoastal View News · Sep 30, 2026

02City budget1 sourced position

Said she would scrutinize spending, prioritize core city services and pursue sustainable revenue.
Own statementCoastal View News · Sep 30, 2026

03Growth and open space1 sourced position

Said she would work to protect open spaces and establish thoughtful growth boundaries.
establish thoughtful growth boundaries”
Own statementCoastal View News · Sep 30, 2026

04Campaign priorities1 sourced position

Her announcement lists protecting open space, beaches, bluffs and agricultural heritage, and transparent, fiscally responsible government.
Own statementCoastal View News · Jul 29, 2026

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