Napa City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Jim Hinton
Candidate for City Council District 3
Jim Hinton is running for Napa City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mary Luros.
First day to mail vote-by-mail ballots · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCaregiver and community advocate who says he has attended over 200 Napa City Council meetings.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Caregiver
- Campaign website
- jimhintonnapacitycouncil2026.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
Where Jim Hinton stands: positions on the record
Cameras and surveillance2 sourced positions
His candidate statement says he will fight to remove automated red-light cameras and license plate reading cameras.
“I will fight to remove invasive automated redlight cameras that aggressively ticket working commuters as well as license plate reading (FLOCK) cameras that infringe on our right to privacy.”
Own statementCity of Napa
as reported by the Napa Valley Register
He said the $490 automated camera tickets are a cash grab and the city should not rely on them to balance its books, as reported by the Napa Valley Register.
Own statementNapa Valley Register
Hotels and lodging1 sourced position
His candidate statement says luxury development needs limits while tourism brings revenue.
“While tourism brings revenue, unchecked luxury development needs some brakes.”
Own statementCity of Napa
Community events1 sourced position
His candidate statement says he wants to restore local events such as Chef's Market, Porchfest and Napa City Nights.
“We must restore cherished local traditions like Chef's Market, Porchfest, and Napa City Nights to give everyday locals vibrant, affordable places to gather.”
Own statementCity of Napa
Permit fees1 sourced position
His candidate statement says he would support small businesses by rolling back permit fees.
“We must support our small businesses by rolling back predatory permit fees, keeping commercial rents sustainable, and prioritizing real infrastructure.”
Own statementCity of Napa
Also running for City Council District 3
- Mary Luros (incumbent)
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