Lodi City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Michael Carouba
Candidate for City Council District 1
Michael Carouba is running for Lodi City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Dawson Hayre and Brandon Sywassink.
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TodayLodi Realtor and property owner who chaired the 2018 Measure L campaign. He serves on the Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission and the city's Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee.
- Campaign website
- caroubaforlodi.com
Where Michael Carouba stands: positions on the record
Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Says the city is at a financial crossroads after cutting police and fire budgets.
“Today, our city is at a financial crossroads, having just cut the police and fire budgets”
Own statementLodi News-Sentinel via Yahoo · Aug 6, 2026
City transparency1 sourced position
Says the city needs to be more transparent with residents about its financial condition.
“The city needs to be more transparent with its residents”
Own statementLodi News-Sentinel via Yahoo · Aug 6, 2026
City spending1 sourced position
Criticizes the city's spending on outside consultants.
“The city spends millions of dollars each year on third-party consultants who do not share Lodi's values and lack the loyalty and commitment of our own employees”
Own statementLodi News-Sentinel via Yahoo · Aug 6, 2026
Economic development1 sourced position
Says Lodi Electric Utility's industrial rates, which he puts at about 50% lower than PG&E's, are an advantage for attracting businesses.
Own statementLodi News-Sentinel via Yahoo · Aug 6, 2026
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