Solvang City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
V. Louise
Smith
V. Louise Smith, the incumbent, is running for Solvang City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Appointed Councilmember District 3
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
V. Louise Smith and Elizabeth Orona are the only candidates on the ballot for City Council Districts 3 and 4. Santa Barbara County Elections
On Jan. 13, 2025, the council voted 4-0 to appoint V. Louise Smith to the District 3 seat. Solvang City Council minutes, January 13, 2025 · Jan 13, 2025
On the record: V. Louise Smith
8 sourced01Police services1 sourced position
Voted yes to direct staff to negotiate a law enforcement services contract with the City of Lompoc, effective July 1, 2027 (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteSolvang City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02City boundaries1 sourced position
Voted yes to begin working with LAFCO to explore changing the city's sphere of influence (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteSolvang City Council minutes, August 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Fees and taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-1318 applying the annual inflation adjustment to city user and regulatory fees (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteSolvang City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-1323 adopting the biennial budget for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteSolvang City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Traffic and parking2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a contract of up to $150,000 with Guardians Protective Services for security and crossing guard services through June 2028 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteSolvang City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to adopt the 2026/2028 City Council goals, amended to include parking and traffic (passed 5-0, May 11, 2026).
Council voteSolvang City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Council goals1 sourced position
Voted no on the consent item approving the adopted City Council goals (passed 3-2, May 26, 2026).
Council voteSolvang City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Transit1 sourced position
Voted yes on waiving formal bidding to buy two vehicles for the Santa Ynez Valley Transit fleet (passed 3-1, July 2026).
Council voteSolvang City Council minutes, July 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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