Carpinteria City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Alexandra “Xy”
VanAntwerp
Alexandra “Xy” VanAntwerp is running for Carpinteria City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Randy Carrasco.
The race · City Council District 5
- 01Randy Carrasco
- 02Alexandra “Xy” VanAntwerpYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Carpinteria planning commissioner who founded and ran a technology consulting company. She also serves on the General Plan Update Committee and holds an Executive MBA.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Carpinteria Planning Commissioner
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Endorsed by
- Al Clark, the retiring District 5 councilmember, has endorsed her campaign. Coastal View News · Aug 19, 2026
On the record: Alexandra “Xy” VanAntwerp
4 sourced01Linden Avenue house2 sourced positions
Voted no on approving the development permit, lot line adjustment and coastal permit for a new house at 333 Linden Avenue (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Commission voteCarpinteria Planning Commission minutes, June 1, 2026 (in the September 14 City Council agenda packet) · Jun 1, 2026
as recorded in council minutes
At the June 2026 hearing, said the 333 Linden Avenue project does not conform to General Plan findings on size, mass and scale.
Commission voteCarpinteria Planning Commission minutes, June 1, 2026 (in the September 14 City Council agenda packet) · Jun 1, 2026
02Roads1 sourced position
Said she would put roads, infrastructure and public safety first, after examining current spending.
Own statementCoastal View News · Sep 30, 2026
03Transparency1 sourced position
Said she will study the documents, ask questions and explain her votes.
I will study the documents, ask the questions and explain my votes.”
Own statementCoastal View News · Sep 30, 2026
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