Carpinteria City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Randy
Carrasco
Randy Carrasco is running for Carpinteria City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Alexandra “Xy” VanAntwerp.
The race · City Council District 5
- 01Randy CarrascoYou’re reading
- 02Alexandra “Xy” VanAntwerp
Background
- About
- Candidate nearing the end of a 29-year law enforcement career.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Parole Agent Supervisor
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Randy Carrasco's entry on the city's certified candidate list shows no candidate statement submitted. City of Carpinteria · Aug 12, 2026
On the record: Randy Carrasco
3 sourced01Surfliner Inn1 sourced position
Said he supports pursuing the Surfliner Inn as a way to strengthen the local economy and generate city revenue.
I support pursuing the Surfliner Inn”
Own statementCoastal View News · Sep 30, 2026
02City budget1 sourced position
Said the city may need to temporarily reduce some programs or expenses, and also needs long-term strategies to increase revenue.
Own statementCoastal View News · Sep 30, 2026
03Growth1 sourced position
Said he supports intentional and thoughtful growth.
I support intentional and thoughtful growth, not growth simply for the sake of growth.”
Own statementCoastal View News · Sep 30, 2026
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