South Lake Tahoe City Council · Nov 3, 2026
David Jinkens
Councilmember; term ends November 2028City of South Lake Tahoe
David Jinkens (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the South Lake Tahoe City Council after the election.
Councilmember on the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
Where David Jinkens stands: positions on the record
Vacation rentals1 sourced position
Voted yes on the first reading of an ordinance removing the 150-foot vacation rental buffer and capping residential vacation rental permits at 900 (passed 3-2, March 2026).
Council voteSouth Lake Tahoe City Council minutes, March 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026
Immigration resolution1 sourced position
Voted no on a resolution reaffirming the city’s commitment to the rights, dignity and safety of all residents regardless of immigration status and opposing federal enforcement overreach (passed 3-2, May 2026).
Council voteSouth Lake Tahoe City Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026
Mid-Town Area Plan1 sourced position
as reported by Tahoe Daily Tribune; not a direct quote
Raised concerns at the September 8 council meeting about increased density and fire and emergency evacuation, as reported by Tahoe Daily Tribune; not a direct quote.
Forum answerTahoe Daily Tribune
City fees1 sourced position
Voted no on adopting the 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteSouth Lake Tahoe City Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026
Housing development1 sourced position
Voted yes on the tentative subdivision map for Old Colony Inn Residences, a condominium project at 3794 Montreal Road (passed 4-1, January 2026).
Council voteSouth Lake Tahoe City Council minutes, January 27, 2026 · Jan 27, 2026
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