What political party is James Woodruff?

Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Sebastopol City Council · Nov 3, 2026

James
Woodruff

James Woodruff is running for Sebastopol City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Welder by trade and third-generation Sebastopol resident. He says he is certified in wastewater treatment and water supply.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Welder/Fabricator
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Endorsed by: Lists Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, Assemblymember Damon Connolly, Councilmember Stephen Zollman and former Sebastopol mayors Una Glass, Diana Rich and Larry Robinson among his endorsers. James Woodruff campaign website
Campaign website: electjameswoodruff.com

On the record: James Woodruff

6 sourced

01Surveillance 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 Flock cameras are not secure and that Sebastopol does not need them.
And so I don’t think we need Flock cameras in Sebastopol.”
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 5, 2026 Link

02Water 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 enterprise funds should be paid back, after confirming whether the Grand Jury report is accurate.
Even if it does take years, I think that the enterprise funds should be made whole.”
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 6, 2026 Link

03Sebastopol 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 many residents he has talked to want to keep the library where it is, and raised concerns about financing the Commons project.
I'm not sure that the financial climate that we are currently in is a great one to take out new loans.”
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 6, 2026 Link

04Grocery Outlet1 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 he would want to respect the general plan that keeps chain stores out of downtown.
we have a general plan that I would want to respect that keeps these kind of chain stores out of our downtown”
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 5, 2026 Link

05Downtown traffic1 sourced position

As reported by the Sebastopol Times from the League of Women Voters forum; answers edited for length and clarity by the outlet
Proposed traffic-calming measures, more bus service and protected bike lanes.
Getting people out of their cars as much as possible would definitely help traffic.”
Forum answerSebastopol Times · Oct 6, 2026 Link

06Priorities1 sourced position

Lists economic justice, affordability, inclusion, protection from ICE and surveillance, and the climate crisis among his priority concerns.
Own statementSonoma County Registrar of Voters Link

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