Rio Vista City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Rick
Dolk
Rick Dolk, the incumbent, is running for Rio Vista City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
The race · City Council
- 01Robert Butler
- 02Leslie Codling-Dichet
- 03Rick DolkYou’re reading
- 04Gloria J. Thibeaux
Background
- About
- Fourth-generation owner of a Rio Vista farm equipment dealership and council member since 2019. He is the city's Vice Mayor in 2026 and a former Planning Commissioner.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Endorsed by
- Solano Orderly Growth Committee Ballotpedia · Sep 12, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.facebook.com/CouncilMemberRick
The city's Council page lists Rick Dolk as Vice Mayor. City of Rio Vista
On the record: Rick Dolk
7 sourced01Growth1 sourced position
Says the city should keep looking for opportunities to grow responsibly while demanding answers on how development impacts will be mitigated.
We must continue to look for opportunities to responsibly grow, while remaining vigilant in protecting Rio Vista”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 12, 2026
02Economic development1 sourced position
Says Rio Vista lacks retail and local jobs, creating a sales-tax shortfall, and that attracting more businesses is essential.
Attracting more businesses is essential to ease this burden.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 12, 2026
03Health care1 sourced position
Lists health care as a campaign priority and says more health-care options are still needed.
more health-care options are still needed.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 12, 2026
04Council pay1 sourced position
Voted no on an ordinance raising City Council monthly pay from $535 to $750 (failed 2-3, April 2026).
Council voteRio Vista City Council minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026
05City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the FY 2026-27 budget (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteRio Vista City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
06General Plan1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to certify the environmental report and adopt the Rio Vista 2045 General Plan (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteRio Vista City Council minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026
07Measure O sales tax1 sourced position
Moved to introduce the sales tax ordinance and place it on the November 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteRio Vista City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
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