Solvang Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Denise El
Amin
Denise El Amin is running for mayor of Solvang in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against David Brown.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Denise El AminYou’re reading
- 02David BrownIncumbent
Background
- About
- Denise El Amin is a business owner and a former Behavioral Wellness commissioner. She previously served as president of the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School's Parent Teacher Student Association.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Business Owner
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Campaign website
- www.vote4denise.com
On the record: Denise El Amin
9 sourced01City boundaries1 sourced position
as quoted by KSBY
Opposes expanding the city.
I do not agree with expanding. We are large enough, and we call ourselves a valley,”
Own statementKSBY · Oct 14, 2026Link
02Housing3 sourced positions
Her candidate statement says she has spoken out against high-density development.
speaking out against high-density development”
Own statementSanta Barbara CountyLink
Her candidate statement says she spoke out against the proposed Alisal Commons project, citing evacuation routes, parking and loss of open space.
most notably speaking out against the proposed Alisal Commons project, citing concerns regarding evacuation routes, parking, and loss of open space.”
Own statementSanta Barbara CountyLink
as quoted by KSBY
Said the city first needs to define what affordable housing means and place it where it causes the least congestion.
I need to know, when you say affordable housing, what amount of money are you talking about?”
Own statementKSBY · Oct 14, 2026Link
03Fees and taxes1 sourced position
as quoted by KSBY
Said tax increases need to stop, citing bond measures and taxes affecting residents and tourism.
We have to stop increases in taxes,”
Own statementKSBY · Oct 14, 2026Link
04Traffic and parking1 sourced position
as reported by KSBY; not a direct quote
Said the city needs more people directing traffic and that they need proper training.
Own statementKSBY · Oct 14, 2026Link
05City planning1 sourced position
as quoted by KSBY
Prefers shorter-term city plans with achievable goals.
We should stop making 30-year plans and start making more two- to four-year plans, something that's doable,”
Own statementKSBY · Oct 14, 2026Link
06Ethics1 sourced position
Her candidate statement says she has pushed for stricter ethics and conflict-of-interest rules for elected officials.
Denise has also pushed for stricter ethics rules and conflict-of-interest regulations regarding elected officials.”
Own statementSanta Barbara CountyLink
07Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Solvang in 2024 (lost).
Own statementSanta Barbara County ElectionsLink
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