Rohnert Park, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Rohnert Park City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026

Paul Carey

Candidate for City Council District 2

6 candidates · 2 seats4 sourced positions

Paul Carey is running for Rohnert Park City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Michael Desimone and Linda (Khoury) Tams.

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Today

Retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant and former City of Rohnert Park senior analyst and economic developer.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Military Operations Instructor

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Where Paul Carey stands: positions on the record

City finances1 sourced position

  • Says his top priority is fiscal solvency and rebuilding the municipal commercial tax base.

    “My top policy priority is fiscal solvency and rebuilding our municipal commercial tax base, which directly generates the revenue needed to fund public improvements.”

    Own statementSonoma County Bicycle Coalition

Transparency1 sourced position

  • Lists restoring direct accountability and plain-English communication between the council and neighborhoods as a commitment.

    “Restoring direct accountability and clear, plain-English communication between the council dais and our neighborhoods.”

    Own statementSonoma County Registrar of Voters

Shopping centers1 sourced position

  • Says he would partner with small businesses and landlords to turn underutilized shopping centers into community hubs.

    “turn underutilized shopping centers into vibrant, self-sufficient community hubs”

    Own statementSonoma County Registrar of Voters

Active transportation1 sourced position

  • Names the southern continuation of the SMART multi-use pathway into Petaluma as a project he is excited to see.

    “The southern continuation of the SMART multi-use pathway connecting Rohnert Park through Cotati and Penngrove into Petaluma.”

    Own statementSonoma County Bicycle Coalition

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