Sebastopol City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Brandie L.
Solovay
Brandie L. Solovay is running for Sebastopol City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Ian Hoff
- 02Kyreen Jorgensen
- 03Sandra MaurerIncumbent
- 04Jill McLewisIncumbent
- 05Erin Mitchell
- 06Brandie L. SolovayYou’re reading
- 07James Woodruff
Background
- About
- Attorney with experience in immigration, criminal defense, family law, disability law and civil litigation. Her family bought a home in Sebastopol in 2023.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Attorney
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Campaign website
- www.votebrandie.com
On the record: Brandie L. Solovay
6 sourced01City budget1 sourced position
Says the structural deficit is the central challenge facing the city and that she would prioritize core services.
This is the central challenge facing our city, and it can't be solved with wishful thinking.”
Own statementBrandie Solovay campaign websiteLink
02Housing1 sourced position
Says Sebastopol needs housing working families, seniors and young people can afford, with growth that respects the town's scale.
Own statementBrandie Solovay campaign websiteLink
03Surveillance cameras1 sourced position
As reported by the Sebastopol Times from the League of Women Voters forum; answers edited for length and clarity by the outlet
Said she worries about losing control of license plate camera data and who it may be shared with.
I understand that folks may want them for safety, but also I think they also make the city unsafe for some of our residents.”
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 5, 2026Link
04Sebastopol Commons1 sourced position
As reported by the Sebastopol Times from the League of Women Voters forum; answers edited for length and clarity by the outlet
Said a downtown library helps disabled residents and students, and that moving it somewhere with more space may also be good.
I am a person that thinks it's great for the library to be downtown”
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 6, 2026Link
05Water and sewer funds1 sourced position
As reported by the Sebastopol Times from the League of Women Voters forum; answers edited for length and clarity by the outlet
Said the Grand Jury findings were worrisome and called for accessible reports on city money.
The grand jury findings were definitely worrisome, and I do think that we need to make it right.”
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 6, 2026Link
06Downtown traffic1 sourced position
As reported by the Sebastopol Times from the League of Women Voters forum; not a direct quote
Supported slower speed limits and more bus service if the budget allows.
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 6, 2026Link
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