Santa Barbara City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Genevieve Taft-Vazquez
Candidate for City Council District 4
Genevieve Taft-Vazquez is running for Santa Barbara City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Devon Wardlow, Monte Wilson and Jason Paul Dominguez.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed and ballot drop-off locations open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayBusiness and sustainability professional who serves on the city Neighborhood Advisory Council. Spent more than 15 years leading sustainable sourcing initiatives at The Coca-Cola Company.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Small Business Owner
- Campaign website
- www.taftvazquez.org
Where Genevieve Taft-Vazquez stands: positions on the record
Rent stabilization1 sourced position
as reported by SB Newsmakers; not a direct quote except the quoted words
Said she assumes the ordinance will pass before the next council and that it should include a five-year sunset and regular review.
“I’d also want to make sure that this is something that can be reviewed on a regular basis”
Own statementSB Newsmakers · Jul 16, 2026
State Street1 sourced position
as reported by SB Newsmakers; not a direct quote except the quoted words
Thinks the nine-block promenade should remain car-free and said the city should adopt the master plan.
“So generally I’d say we need to adopt the master plan, get that going”
Own statementSB Newsmakers · Jul 16, 2026
Budget and reserves1 sourced position
as reported by SB Newsmakers; not a direct quote except the quoted words
Said she opposes new taxes and would look at reconfiguring jobs as vacancies open.
“If you’re asking for more taxes — no, I don’t think there should be more taxes”
Own statementSB Newsmakers · Jul 16, 2026
Ranked-choice voting1 sourced position
as reported by SB Newsmakers; not a direct quote except the quoted words
Said she had not studied ranked-choice voting but would be willing to vote to put it before voters.
“It would be up to the people to decide.”
Own statementSB Newsmakers · Jul 16, 2026
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