Napa City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Christopher DeNatale
Candidate for City Council District 1 (incumbent)
Christopher DeNatale, the incumbent, is running for Napa City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
First day to mail vote-by-mail ballots · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCEO of Arts Council Napa Valley, appointed to the Napa City Council in January 2025. Earlier roles include marketing and events director at Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley and foundation director at Lincoln Theater.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Appointed Incumbent
- Campaign website
- chrisdenatalenapa.com
Christopher DeNatale is the only candidate on the ballot for District 1. Mary Luros and Jim Hinton are the two candidates for District 3. Napa County Elections
Christopher DeNatale was appointed to the District 1 seat in January 2025, filling a vacancy left when Liz Alessio became a Napa County supervisor. Napa Valley Register
Where Christopher DeNatale stands: positions on the record
City budget2 sourced positions
Voted for direction to finalize the FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 budgets, moving $3.5 million of Measure G money from a splash pad to recreation (passed 3-2, June 2025).
Council voteNapa City Council minutes · Jun 3, 2025
Voted for the FY 2026/27 mid-cycle budget amendments and the citywide staffing plan amendment (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteNapa City Council minutes · Jun 2, 2026
Hotels and lodging2 sourced positions
Voted for a facade modification and two-year use permit extension for a hotel project at 730 Water Street (passed 3-1, December 2025).
Council voteNapa City Council minutes · Dec 2, 2025
Voted to deny, without prejudice, a glamping campground application on Silverado Trail (passed 4-1, March 2025).
Council voteNapa City Council minutes · Mar 18, 2025
Harvest Park site1 sourced position
Voted for the purchase and sale agreement to buy the former Harvest Middle School property from the school district (passed 5-0, September 2025).
Council voteNapa City Council minutes · Sep 16, 2025
City loans1 sourced position
Voted for a $250,000 no-interest, five-year loan to Le Petit Elephant for sidewalks tied to childcare slots (passed 4-1, April 2026).
Council voteNapa City Council minutes · Apr 7, 2026
Housing2 sourced positions
His campaign site lists support for infill housing and streamlined permitting for accessory dwelling units among his housing priorities.
“Support smart, community-centered infill housing that fits Napa's character”
Own statementChristopher DeNatale campaign site
His candidate statement says Napa families should not be forced to leave and he supports community-centered housing for seniors, young people and working families.
“Napa families should not be forced to leave.”
Own statementCity of Napa
Community events1 sourced position
as reported by the Napa Valley Register; not a direct quote
At his 2025 council interview he expressed interest in creating more events to attract locals to the city core, as reported by the Napa Valley Register.
Own statementNapa Valley Register
Also running for City Council District 1
No one else is running for this seat.
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