Carpinteria City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Mónica
Solórzano
Mónica Solórzano, the incumbent, is running for Carpinteria City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Aja Forner.
The race · City Council District 1
- 01Aja Forner
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Background
- About
- Carpinteria vice mayor and District 1 councilmember who has worked at UC Santa Barbara for more than 20 years. She serves on the MTD, Mariachi Estrellas and Carpinteria Arts Center boards.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- City Council Member District 1
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6 Endorsed by the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party. Coastal View News · Aug 19, 2026City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Endorsed by
- Her campaign announced endorsements from Rep. Salud Carbajal, Assemblymember Gregg Hart, Mayor Natalia Alarcon, council members Al Clark and Julia Mayer, the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party and the Sierra Club. Coastal View News · Aug 19, 2026
On the record: Mónica Solórzano
7 sourced01Linden Avenue appeal1 sourced position
Moved to accept the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a new house at 333 Linden Avenue; the motion failed 2-3 (September 2026).
Council voteCarpinteria City Council minutes, September 14, 2026 (in the September 28 agenda packet) · Sep 14, 2026
02Chevron lease1 sourced position
Moved authorizing the Mayor to sign the Sixth Amendment to the Chevron lease for city submerged lands (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteCarpinteria City Council minutes, September 14, 2026 (in the September 28 agenda packet) · Sep 14, 2026
03Affordable housing fees1 sourced position
Moved adopting Resolution No. 6485 adjusting the 2026 affordable housing in-lieu fee for single-family dwellings (passed unanimously, July 2026).
Council voteCarpinteria City Council minutes, July 13, 2026 (in the July 27 agenda packet) · Jul 13, 2026
04State legislation1 sourced position
Moved directing the City Attorney to write letters opposing Assembly Bill 1751, Senate Bill 1117 and Senate Bill 1164 (passed unanimously with one member absent, August 2026).
Council voteCarpinteria City Council minutes, August 24, 2026 (in the September 14 agenda packet) · Aug 24, 2026
05Bluffs housing1 sourced position
as recorded in council minutes
At the July 2026 conceptual review of a 31-unit adaptive reuse project on the Bluffs, said she liked the concept of residential use there and wanted more public benefit, such as workforce or affordable units.
Own statementCarpinteria City Council minutes, July 13, 2026 (in the July 27 agenda packet) · Jul 13, 2026
06City budget1 sourced position
Said she wants to keep scrutinizing expenses and pursuing outside funding, and have an honest conversation about sustainable revenue.
having an honest conversation about sustainable revenue”
Own statementCoastal View News · Sep 30, 2026
07Open government1 sourced position
Said local government works best when it is accessible, transparent and rooted in community relationships.
I believe local government works best when it is accessible, transparent and rooted in genuine community relationships”
Own statementCoastal View News · Jul 15, 2026
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