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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Solvang voter guide

City boundaries

Aug 10, 2026

Begin working with LAFCO to explore changing the city's sphere of influence

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Aug. 2026

  • YesClaudia OronaVoted yes to begin working with LAFCO to explore changing the city's sphere of influence (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesDavid BrownVoted yes to begin working with LAFCO to explore changing the city's sphere of influence (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesElizabeth OronaVoted yes to begin working with LAFCO to explore changing the city's sphere of influence (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesMark InfantiVoted yes to begin working with LAFCO to explore changing the city's sphere of influence (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesV. Louise SmithVoted yes to begin working with LAFCO to explore changing the city's sphere of influence (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).

Solvang City Council minutes, August 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026Link

City budget

Jun 22, 2026

Resolution 26-1323 adopting the biennial budget for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesClaudia OronaVoted yes on Resolution 26-1323 adopting the biennial budget for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesDavid BrownVoted yes on Resolution 26-1323 adopting the biennial budget for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesElizabeth OronaVoted yes on Resolution 26-1323 adopting the biennial budget for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesMark InfantiVoted yes on Resolution 26-1323 adopting the biennial budget for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesV. Louise SmithVoted yes on Resolution 26-1323 adopting the biennial budget for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28 (passed 5-0, June 2026).

Solvang City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026Link

City contracts

Council goals

May 26, 2026

The consent item approving the adopted City Council goals

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, May 26, 2026

  • YesClaudia OronaVoted yes on the consent item approving the adopted City Council goals (passed 3-2, May 26, 2026).
  • YesDavid BrownVoted yes on the consent item approving the adopted City Council goals (passed 3-2, May 26, 2026).
  • YesMark InfantiVoted yes on the consent item approving the adopted City Council goals (passed 3-2, May 26, 2026).
  • NoElizabeth OronaVoted no on the consent item approving the adopted City Council goals (passed 3-2, May 26, 2026).
  • NoV. Louise SmithVoted no on the consent item approving the adopted City Council goals (passed 3-2, May 26, 2026).

Solvang City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026Link

Fees and taxes

May 26, 2026

Resolution 26-1318 applying the annual inflation adjustment to city user and regulatory fees

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, May 2026

  • YesClaudia OronaVoted yes on Resolution 26-1318 applying the annual inflation adjustment to city user and regulatory fees (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesDavid BrownVoted yes on Resolution 26-1318 applying the annual inflation adjustment to city user and regulatory fees (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesElizabeth OronaVoted yes on Resolution 26-1318 applying the annual inflation adjustment to city user and regulatory fees (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesMark InfantiVoted yes on Resolution 26-1318 applying the annual inflation adjustment to city user and regulatory fees (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesV. Louise SmithVoted yes on Resolution 26-1318 applying the annual inflation adjustment to city user and regulatory fees (passed 5-0, May 2026).

Solvang City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026Link

Police services

May 26, 2026

Direct staff to negotiate a law enforcement services contract with the City of Lompoc, effective July 1, 2027

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, May 2026

  • YesClaudia OronaVoted 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).
  • YesDavid BrownVoted 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).
  • YesElizabeth OronaVoted 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).
  • YesMark InfantiVoted 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).
  • YesV. Louise SmithVoted 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).

Solvang City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026Link

Traffic and parking

May 11, 2026

Adopt the 2026/2028 City Council goals, amended to include parking and traffic

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, May 11, 2026

  • YesDavid BrownVoted yes to adopt the 2026/2028 City Council goals, amended to include parking and traffic (passed 5-0, May 11, 2026).
  • YesElizabeth OronaVoted yes to adopt the 2026/2028 City Council goals, amended to include parking and traffic (passed 5-0, May 11, 2026).
  • YesV. Louise SmithVoted yes to adopt the 2026/2028 City Council goals, amended to include parking and traffic (passed 5-0, May 11, 2026).

Solvang City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026Link

Jun 22, 2026

A contract of up to $150,000 with Guardians Protective Services for security and crossing guard services through June 2028

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesClaudia OronaVoted 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).
  • YesDavid BrownVoted 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).
  • YesElizabeth OronaVoted 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).
  • YesMark InfantiVoted 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).
  • YesV. Louise SmithVoted 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).

Solvang City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026Link

Transit

Jul 13, 2026

Waiving formal bidding to buy two vehicles for the Santa Ynez Valley Transit fleet

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, July 2026

  • YesClaudia OronaVoted yes on waiving formal bidding to buy two vehicles for the Santa Ynez Valley Transit fleet (passed 3-1, July 2026).
  • YesMark InfantiVoted yes on waiving formal bidding to buy two vehicles for the Santa Ynez Valley Transit fleet (passed 3-1, July 2026).
  • YesV. Louise SmithVoted yes on waiving formal bidding to buy two vehicles for the Santa Ynez Valley Transit fleet (passed 3-1, July 2026).
  • NoDavid BrownVoted no on waiving formal bidding to buy two vehicles for the Santa Ynez Valley Transit fleet (passed 3-1, July 2026).

Solvang City Council minutes, July 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026Link

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